Comcast expands to Radford – NRVNews

Comcast today announced the start of construction to connect nearly 10,000 new homes and businesses in Radford, VA to reliable, high-speed, symmetrical Internet. This network expansion will improve digital infrastructure, promote economic growth and position residents and local businesses for success in an increasingly digital world. The project brings internet, mobile, entertainment and security services Xfinity and Comcast business to residents and businesses for the first time.

The first homes and businesses will be connected to Xfinity and Comcast Business products and services in early 2025. Residents can visit Xfinity.com/mytown to enter their address for further details on construction time and upcoming service availability. Additionally, they can visit their nearby Xfinity Store at 2475 North Franklin Place, Christiansburg, VA 24073.

“We welcome Comcast to Radford and applaud them for providing residents and businesses with a new choice for fast, reliable Internet and advanced connectivity solutions,” said David Ridpath, Radford City Manager. “We are excited to have an additional provider that will help our community continue to thrive in today’s digital economy.”

Comcast’s expansion into Radford is part of the company’s latest investment in Virginia, including:

Lynchburg, VA: Comcast is expanding its network to 12,000 additional homes and businesses throughout the Lynchburg area. As part of this project, 2,100 homes and businesses in the City of Lynchburg will be fully connected by the end of the year, and construction is underway on 3,200 homes and businesses in Forest with services already available to some residents.
Christiansburg, VA: Xfinity and Comcast Business services are available to more than 13,700 homes and businesses in Christiansburg.
Strasburg, VA: Xfinity and Comcast Business services are available to more than 3,300 homes and businesses in Strasburg.

“We are proud to deepen our investment in Virginia and bring our state-of-the-art network to thousands more residents and small businesses in Radford,” said Ray Roundtree, Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Beltway Region. “Our network delivers fast, powerful and reliable internet so people can stay connected to what matters most to them – whether it’s online education, business meetings, telehealth appointments or staying in touch with friends and family.”

A network you can trust is 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. Radford joins the more than 63 million homes and businesses nationwide to access a network trusted by key community organizations such as hospitals, schools, transportation systems and first responders, and federal agencies such as 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 to consumers

Comcast’s residential services are marketed under the Xfinity brand, and consumers in Radford 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, low-latency connections 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, study from home or simply surf the web.

Comcast Business to Power Radford

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 capabilities, as well as one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services.

What it means for the Radford community

Comcast’s commitment to communities goes beyond building the network and aims to increase economic mobility for the community and its residents. That’s why Comcast was created Internet Essentialsa 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 $39 million in cash and in-kind investments in Virginia nonprofits, including New River Community Action – a Radford-based nonprofit that supports the well-being and self-reliance of individuals, families and communities. These investments are focused on helping people build digital skills, expanding WiFi-connected lift zones and funding connectivity and internet adoption programmes.