Comcast to Expand Fiber Network in Tulare County
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Comcast's expansion in Tulare County brings next-generation broadband to previously unserved locations, providing a competitive advantage for those seeking high-speed, reliable Internet access.
The expansion project will use DOCSIS 4.0 technology to deliver symmetrical, multi-gigabit Internet options to approximately 6,200 unserved locations, with completion expected by early 2026.
Comcast's investment will bridge the digital divide in California, providing accessible and affordable high-speed Internet to help families, students, and businesses succeed and innovate.
Comcast's expansion brings cutting-edge technology to communities in Tulare County, offering unprecedented Internet coverage and ultra-low latency for a wide range of digital activities.
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Comcast announced it will expand its smart, fast, reliable, fiber-rich Xfinity network in Tulare County, California. The project will bring next-generation broadband to approximately 6,200 previously unserved locations in areas including Alpaugh, Dinuba, Earlimart, Kingsburg, Pixley, Sultana, Traver, Tulare, Visalia, and Tipton, with completion expected by early 2026. This expansion builds on Comcast’s over $4 billion investment in California technology and infrastructure over the past three years.
This initiative is supported by a $26 million Federal Funding Account Grant from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and private funding from Comcast. The new network will utilize DOCSIS 4.0 technology, enabling symmetrical, multi-gigabit Internet options for optimal upload and download speeds.
“Today’s announcement builds on our unwavering commitment to close the digital divide in California,” said David Tashjian, Regional Senior Vice President of Comcast. By investing in public-private partnerships, Comcast aims to provide reliable, high-speed Internet to previously unserved locations, ensuring no one is left behind, regardless of economic status or location.
Larry Micari, Chair of the Tulare County Board of Supervisors, expressed gratitude for the investment, noting that high-speed, reliable Internet is essential for the success of families, students, and businesses. This initiative will drive economic growth and foster innovation throughout the region.
Comcast’s commitment extends beyond infrastructure, focusing on digital opportunities through Project UP, a $1 billion initiative to connect millions to the Internet and build digital skills. Over the past three years, Comcast has invested more than $130.5 million into California nonprofits, expanded WiFi-connected Lift Zones, and funded connectivity and adoption programs.
The company also promotes awareness of affordable Internet services like Internet Essentials, which offers high-speed Internet for $9.95/month to eligible households. Since its inception in 2011, the program has connected over 2.2 million Californians.
Residential customers in the expanded areas will have access to Xfinity’s full suite of products, including Internet, video, mobile, voice, and managed home solutions. Comcast Business will offer a range of connectivity, communications, and cybersecurity solutions for local businesses, helping them prepare for future needs.
For local businesses, Comcast Business will offer a suite of connectivity, communications, networking, cybersecurity, wireless, and managed solutions to help organizations of different sizes prepare for what’s next. Comcast Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest-growing providers of Ethernet services.
Comcast continues to power homes with its advanced network, providing ultimate capacity, the fastest Internet, unprecedented coverage, the most reliable connection, and ultra-low latency, catering to modern digital demands such as streaming, gaming, and video conferencing.
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