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Comcast to Expand Fiber Broadband Services in Rural Community of Elmira, CA

News provided by news direct2025-03-20

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Today, Comcast hosted a groundbreaking ceremony in Elmira, CA, a rural community in Solano County, to kick off its new rural network expansion project. The project will bring Comcast’s smart, fast, reliable, fiber-rich Xfinity and Comcast Business broadband network to previously unserved homes and businesses.

The planned expansion adds to Comcast’s more than $4 billion in technology and infrastructure investments across California in the past three years. The expansion is made possible by a grant from Solano County, through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) and private funding by Comcast.

Prior to the groundbreaking event, members of the internal Comcast Veteran’s Employee Resource Group (Vet ERG) participated in an event titled, “Operation Old Glory”, where they replaced a tattered flag hanging outside of the Vacaville Fire District Station 65 in Elmira. Additionally, Comcast announced a $5,000 contribution to “Play 4 All” park in Vacaville, CA. Vacaville’s Rotary Club created the park to meet the unique needs of children with disabilities, which includes wheelchair-friendly playground equipment, light and sound minimizing structures for those with sensory sensitivities, along with many other features and structures. Today’s contribution to “Play 4 All” park is in addition to a previous $25,000 commitment Comcast made when the park was first established.

“Expanding broadband access to rural communities like Elmira, CA, is a vital infrastructure investment that will bridge the digital divide and create new opportunities for residents,” said CA State Senator Christopher Cabaldon. “Reliable high-speed internet is no longer a luxury. With Comcast bringing this critical expansion, more Elmira residents will have the tools to thrive in today’s digital world—participating in the modern economy, accessing online learning, and utilizing telehealth services. This investment ensures our community remains connected, competitive, and prepared for the future.”

"The digital divide continues to leave rural areas behind, limiting economic growth, educational advancement, and access to essential services,” added Supervisor Mitch Mashburn, Solano County Board of Supervisors. “I commend Comcast for working diligently to bring their broadband services to the community of Elmira, which will only help continue to break down barriers. By ensuring that high-speed internet reaches these communities, we are not just improving lives — we are creating sustainable futures.”

“The power of the Internet is the bridge that connects dreams to reality,” said, David Tashjian, Regional Senior Vice President, Comcast California. “By bringing Comcast’s high-speed, reliable and fast broadband connectivity to Elmira, we’re strengthening families, empowering businesses, and providing seniors with the tools and resources they need to stay engaged.”

Residents and businesses can visit Xfinity.com/mytown and enter their addresses for additional details on construction timing and upcoming service availability.

A Network You Can Trust to be Reliable, Fast and Secure

Comcast’s state-of-the-art network is built to enable residents and businesses to thrive in today’s constantly connected world. Elmira, CA will join the 64 million homes and businesses across the country to have access to a network that is trusted by essential community organizations like hospitals, schools, transportation systems and first responders. It delivers multi-gigabit Internet speeds, 99.9 percent reliability and security built in from the ground up to keep customers safe from cyber threats.

Introducing Xfinity for Consumers

Comcast’s residential services are marketed under the Xfinity and NOW brands, and consumers in Elmira, CA will be able to take advantage of Xfinity’s and NOW’s full suite of products, including Internet, video, mobile, voice and home security. With multi-gigabit Internet speeds, powerful WiFi that reaches every corner of the home, and super-responsive connections with low lag available with its plan, customers have a great experience using their connected devices to stream their favorite sports and entertainment content, video chat with coworkers and friends, learn from home or simply surf the web.

Comcast Business to Power Elmira Workforce

For local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of connectivity, communications, networking, cybersecurity, wireless, and managed solutions to help organizations of all sizes achieve their business goals. Industry analysts and associations have consistently recognized Comcast Business as a leader and innovator in flexible, scalable options as well as one of the fastest-growing providers of Ethernet services.

What it Means for the Local Community

Comcast’s commitment to communities goes beyond building the network and aims to increase economic mobility for the local community and its residents. That’s why Comcast created Internet Essentials, a broadband adoption program that offers eligible households low-cost, high-speed Internet and affordable computers. Since its inception in 2011, the program has connected more than 2.2 million Californians. Over the past three years, Comcast has invested over $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.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms, we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.