Comcast Expanding State-of-the-Art Network to More Than 4,300 Homes and Businesses in Franklin, NH
Comcast started construction to connect more than 4,300 new homes and businesses in Franklin to reliable, high-speed, symmetrical Internet by expanding its network. This expansion will enhance digital infrastructure, promote economic growth, and position residents and local businesses for success in an increasingly digital world. The network expansion brings Internet, mobile, entertainment, and security services from Xfinity and Comcast Business to residents and businesses for the first time.
The company also connected more than half of the 2,100 homes and businesses in its Northfield, NH, project to Xfinity and Comcast Business services, with the rest coming online by this summer. The Franklin project is expected to be completed in 2026.
Northfield and Franklin residents can visit the Gilford Xfinity Store located at 1458 Lake Shore Road, Gilford, NH 03249 or Xfinity.com/mytown and enter their addresses for additional details on construction timing and upcoming service availability.
“Our members have realized the benefits of faster Internet and cost savings from Comcast Business as a result of Comcast’s continued investment in expanding its network across the Lakes Region from Franklin to Laconia,” said Karmen Gifford, President of the Lakes Region Chamber.
“By expanding our gigabit-speed network in the Lakes Region, Comcast provides a new option for even more New Hampshire residents and businesses looking for fast, reliable Internet and mobile services,” said Carolyne Hannan, Senior Vice President of Comcast’s New England Region. “We are proud to invest in New Hampshire with our latest fiber expansions in Franklin and Northfield.”
Comcast’s most recent expansion to Franklin and Northfield is part of the company’s latest investment in New Hampshire, which also includes expansions to Belmont, Gilford, Laconia, and Tilton.
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. Franklin joins the more than 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, 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.
Introducing Xfinity for Consumers
Comcast’s residential services are marketed under the Xfinity brand, and consumers in Franklin will be able to take advantage of Xfinity’s full suite of products, including Internet, video, mobile, voice and home security. With gigabit Internet speeds, powerful WiFi that reaches every corner of the home, and super-responsive connections with low lag available with Xfinity plans, 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 Franklin
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 Franklin 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. Locally, Comcast established a Lift Zone with WiFi service at the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region in Laconia along with 8 other Lift Zones in New Hampshire, providing free WiFi service to help these community centers promote digital learning.