Comcast announced on April 4 that it is expanding its fiber-based network to 12,000 additional homes and businesses in the Lynchburg, Virginia area. This extension is part of the company’s ongoing investment in Virginia, where, over the past three years, it has invested more than $781 million in technology and infrastructure.
Senior vice president of Comcast’s Beltway Region, Ray Roundtree, said in a press release, “We are proud to deepen our investment in the Lynchburg area and provide more residents and businesses with advanced connectivity solutions to power their lives now and into the future. As the Lynchburg area continues to grow and our lives become increasingly connected—our fast, reliable network will ensure residents and businesses are equipped to thrive.”
The expansion includes Campbell County, Forest, and Lynchburg.
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Hayden Beeson is a writer and editor with over seven years of experience in a variety of industries. Prior to joining Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, he was the associate editor of Architectural SSL and LEDs Magazine.