Curated News
By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
September 12, 2024

Comcast to Expand Fiber Broadband Services Across Northern California

TLDR

  • Comcast's expansion of high-speed fiber broadband network in Northern California provides a competitive advantage for residents and businesses.
  • Comcast's expansion efforts are made possible by a $14 million FFA Grant from the CPUC and private funding, bringing reliable, high-speed Internet to previously unserved locations.
  • Comcast's investment in expanding broadband services will connect residents and businesses to high-speed Internet, providing a future of unlimited possibilities.
  • Comcast's $1 billion dollar commitment to Project UP and investment in California nonprofits demonstrates a dedication to helping people build digital skills and expand Internet access.

Impact - Why it Matters

This expansion of Comcast's fiber broadband network will provide high-speed Internet access to previously unserved communities in Marin, Sutter, and Tulare counties, creating new opportunities for residents, businesses, and students. The investment from the California Public Utilities Commission and private funding by Comcast demonstrates a commitment to bridging the digital divide and improving connectivity across California.

Summary

Comcast announced it will expand its reliable, smart, high-speed, fiber broadband network in both residential and commercial neighborhoods in Northern California’s Marin and Sutter counties. By mid-2026 these expansion efforts will bring Comcast’s next-generation network to over 150 locations in Marin County and over 450 locations in Sutter County, both of which had previously been unserved. This broadband network expansion is made possible by a $14 million Federal Funding Account (FFA) Grant from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and private funding by Comcast.

Comcast also recently announced it has received a $26 million FFA grant to expand its fiber-rich network in Tulare County, which will bring broadband services to nearly 6,200 unserved locations by early 2026. Comcast’s commitment to new communities goes beyond network expansion efforts, addressing digital opportunities in communities through Project UP, the company’s $1 billion dollar commitment to help tens of millions of people connect to the Internet and build futures of unlimited possibilities. Over the past three years, Comcast has invested more than $130 million in cash and in-kind donations into California nonprofits focused on helping people build digital skills, expanding WiFi connected Lift Zones and funding connectivity and Internet adoption programs.

Source Statement

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