Comcast Completes Expansion of State-of-the-Art Network to Five Communities Across Eastern Connecticut

Comcast completed its project to connect more than 20,000 additional homes and businesses across five Eastern Connecticut communities – Griswold, Killingly, Plainfield, Putnam and Sterling – to reliable, high-speed Internet by expanding its network. This expansion enhances digital infrastructure, promotes economic growth, and positions residents and local businesses for success in an increasingly digital world. This network expansion brings Internet, mobile, entertainment, and security services from Xfinity and Comcast Business to residents and businesses.

In Killingly, Bob Dubois, President of Orion Utility Contractors, switched his business phone, Internet and mobile services to Comcast Business as soon as he learned the company expanded its state-of-the-art network to the area. 

“At Orion Utility Contractors, we’re responsible for the construction and maintenance of power lines, as well as emergency storm restoration for electric utilities and municipalities across the Northeast. Reliable connectivity is critical to ensuring we get the job done quickly and safely, and none of that is possible without Comcast Business,” said Dubois. “Comcast Business helped improve our operations by providing a fast WiFi connection with seamless coverage across our office and warehouse. In addition, we’ve equipped all our tablets with Comcast Business Mobile, guaranteeing our field employees stay connected and always get the information they need, even when they’re in a bucket truck working on a utility line.”

Businesses can visit  Business.Comcast.com and residents can visit Xfinity.com to learn more and sign up for services. Comcast’s most recent expansion in Eastern Connecticut is part of the company’s latest investment in Connecticut, which also includes expansions to Stratford, Milford, Orange, Norwalk and Wilton as well as Litchfield, Morris, Torrington and Watertown.

“Comcast is committed to serving Connecticut and we’re continuously expanding our network to ensure more businesses and residents have the connectivity they need to thrive,” said Carolyne Hannan, Senior Vice President of Comcast’s New England Region. “By bringing our fast, reliable and secure Internet to thousands of addresses across Eastern Connecticut, we’re providing a new option in the area and delivering the best WiFi experience in and out of the home.”

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. Griswold, Killingly, Plainfield, Putnam and Sterling join more than 63 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, and federal agencies like the Department of Defense and FEMA. It delivers gigabit Internet speeds, 99.9 percent reliability and built-in security to help keep customers safe from cyber threats.

Comcast Business Powers Eastern Connecticut

For local businesses like Orion Utility Contractors, 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.

Xfinity for Consumers

Comcast’s residential services are marketed under the Xfinity and NOW brands, and consumers in Griswold, Killingly, Plainfield, Putnam and Sterling continue to take advantage of Xfinity’s full suite of products, including Internet, video, mobile, voice and home security, with additional Internet, video and mobile options with NOW for those on a budget. With 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.

What It Means for the Eastern Connecticut 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. Additionally, over the past three years, Comcast has invested more than $12 million in cash and in-kind donations to support 195 nonprofits across Connecticut focused on helping people build digital skills, expanding WiFi-connected Lift Zones and funding connectivity and Internet adoption programs.