PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast Business
today announced it is investing more than $30 million in a major expansion of its
fiber-based network in Philadelphia, reaching more than 3,000
businesses directly and benefiting tens of thousands more by
making the network more accessible and affordable than ever before.
Capable of delivering up to 100 Gigabits-per-second (Gbps) of
network capacity, the fiber optic Ethernet network expansion will
support advanced services and give the company the ability to bring
new customers, ranging from small and medium-sized organizations to
large enterprises, online more quickly.
While the Comcast Business fiber network already serves many of
Philadelphia's largest companies
and hundreds of other businesses, this concentrated expansion will
deploy more than 50 miles of new fiber optic cable and encompass
the city's two largest business districts – Center City (from the Delaware River to the
Schuylkill River) and University City. Significant work has already
begun over the past few months to provide high-performance
Ethernet, Internet and advanced voice solutions to businesses and
organizations throughout the city, and additional network
expansions will be completed through the remainder of the year.
"Our city has always been on the cutting-edge of innovation and
technology, and having access to the latest network services like
those that Comcast Business is providing is absolutely essential to
keeping us there," said Jim Kenney,
Mayor of Philadelphia. "We thank
Comcast for its continued commitment to the City."
In addition to the educational facilities, medical industries,
law firms and finance institutions prevalent in Philadelphia, the revitalization of tech and
retail districts – combined with the influx of new small businesses
and startups – creates a hotbed of economic development requiring
access to the advanced communications solutions Comcast Business
offers.
"This significant investment in our city's infrastructure is
critical to provide our businesses with the access and options they
need to compete and grow," said Rob
Wonderling, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for
Greater Philadelphia. "This
competitive advantage will also help us continue to attract
innovative companies to our city."
With a comprehensive portfolio of Ethernet options, Comcast
Business serves schools, businesses, hospitals and other
organizations with distributed enterprises that require large
amounts of bandwidth, are looking to link multiple sites or branch
locations or plan to connect their offices to a third-party data
center.
"This is one of Comcast Business' most significant and
innovative infrastructure build-outs to date, and we're proud to be
making this investment here in our hometown," said David Dombroski, regional vice president for
Comcast Business. "As demand in Philadelphia for our high-performance Ethernet
offerings continues to soar, Comcast Business recognizes the need
to respond quickly to new businesses to provide scalable solutions
that can meet demand as they grow."
Over the summer, Comcast Business played a critical role in one
of the most technologically-advanced events in history as the
official Broadband and Telecommunications Provider for the
Democratic National Convention. The company installed more than 25
miles of network plant in the Wells Fargo Center and surrounding
area specifically for the event to deliver a redundant 100
Gigabit-per-second connection that serviced all DNC staff,
delegates and thousands of media outlets.
Nationally, Comcast Business's Ethernet services are delivered
over an advanced network that spans nearly 150,000 miles. Comcast
was the first service provider in the world to offer Metro Ethernet
Forum (MEF) CE 2.0 certified Ethernet services and was also the
first service provider to achieve all three of the previous CE 1.0
certifications (MEF 9, 14 and 18).
About Comcast Business:
Comcast Business offers
Ethernet, Internet, Wi-Fi, Voice, TV and Managed Enterprise
Solutions to help organizations of all sizes transform their
business. Powered by a next-generation, fiber-based network, and
backed by 24/7 technical support, Comcast Business is one of the
largest contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable. Comcast
Business is the nation's largest cable provider to small and
mid-size businesses and has emerged as a force in the Enterprise
market; recognized over the last two years by leading industry
associations as one of the fastest growing provider of Ethernet
services.
For more information, call 866-429-3085. Follow on Twitter
@ComcastBusiness and on other social media networks
at http://business.comcast.com/social.
About Comcast Cable:
Comcast Cable is one of the
nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to
residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides
these services to businesses. Comcast has invested in
technology to build an advanced network that delivers among the
fastest broadband speeds, and brings customers personalized video,
communications and home management offerings. Comcast
Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology
company. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more
information.
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