More Than 3,300 Homes and Businesses Gain Access to America’s Smartest and Most Reliable Converged WiFi Network for the First Time
GIBSON, Ga. & SPARTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comcast’s Xfinity today announced that more than 3,300 new homes and businesses in Hancock and Glascock counties, including the communities of Sparta and Gibson, now have access to multi-gigabit, symmetrical Internet from America’s smartest and most reliable converged network. Xfinity brings Internet, mobile, entertainment, and smart home services into one simple, seamless solution – giving customers more speed, savings, and control over their connected lives. Hancock and Glascock counties join more than 65 million homes and businesses nationwide with access to a network that fuels innovation, productivity, and everyday connection.
“Comcast’s investment in Sparta is a meaningful step forward for our community,” said R. Allen Haywood, Mayor of Sparta. “For years, our rural location has had limited access to reliable connectivity, making it harder to support residents and grow local businesses. After significant job losses in past decades, we are focused on rebuilding and attracting new industry. With improved infrastructure and access to the Internet, we are better positioned to drive economic development and create new opportunities.”
Residents can visit Xfinity.com and businesses should visit ComcastBusiness.com to see if their address is eligible for service. The expansions to Hancock and Glascock counties are part of the company’s latest investment in Georgia, which also includes expansions to Brantley County.
“We’re continuing to expand our network to connect more Georgians to reliable, high-speed Internet,” said Mike McArdle, Regional Senior Vice President, Comcast Big South Region. “The expansion of Xfinity’s network into Hancock and Glascock counties will help residents and businesses thrive with the connectivity needed for work, education, healthcare and everyday life, while giving many households access to broadband service for the first time.”
Xfinity Brings Full Suite of Residential Services to Hancock and Glascock Counties
Comcast is bringing its full suite of residential Xfinity services to Hancock and Glascock counties, including high-speed Internet, streaming, mobile, voice, and home security – delivering reliable, connected experiences for today’s consumers at home or on the go.
- Xfinity Internet: Speed, Reliability, and Coverage. With multi-gig speeds, 99.9% reliability, and powerful WiFi that reaches every corner of the home, Xfinity powers streaming, gaming, and video calls – simply and seamlessly.
- Xfinity Mobile: Most Reliable Network. Fraction of the Cost. Xfinity Mobile delivers reliable, lightning‑fast speeds – up to 1 Gig – at home and on the go. And now, new customers can get one line free for a full year when they sign up for a qualifying Xfinity Internet plan.
- Xfinity TV: All Entertainment. One Powerful Platform. Xfinity brings together live TV, streaming, sports, and on-demand content in one easy-to-use experience. With the award-winning Xfinity Voice Remote, finding a show, channel, or game is fast, easy, and frustration-free.
- Xfinity Home: Smart Security Made Simple. Xfinity Home combines advanced security and smart home automation in one easy-to-use platform. With flexible options for self or professional monitoring, it delivers peace of mind and control.
Comcast Business: Technology Solutions for Businesses of Any Size
Comcast Business delivers powerful, secure, and always-on connectivity tailored to meet the needs of businesses – whether small startups or growing enterprises. With fast, reliable Internet and advanced networking solutions like SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and unified communications, Comcast Business helps organizations stay connected, protected, and ready to scale.
For businesses on the move, Comcast Business Mobile offers fast, dependable 5G, flexible data plans, and access to over 23 million WiFi hotspots nationwide. With features like 4K streaming, advanced spam call blocking, and twice-a-year phone upgrades, it’s a mobile solution designed to keep teams productive – wherever business takes them.
What It Means for the Hancock and Glascock Communities
Comcast's commitment to communities goes beyond building the network and aims to increase economic mobility for local residents. In rural communities like Hancock and Glascock counties, where not every household is connected to broadband service, reliable Internet access can help connect residents to educational resources, healthcare services, employment opportunities, and online tools. That's why Comcast created Internet Essentials, a broadband adoption program that offers eligible households low-cost, high-speed Internet service and affordable computers. Additionally, Comcast has made significant investments in organizations serving Hancock and Glascock counties, helping residents build digital skills, expanding access to WiFi-connected Lift Zones, and supporting programs that promote Internet adoption and connectivity.
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.
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