Comcast’s Next-Generation Network:

When Chanhassen Mayor Elise Ryan assesses what the future has in store for the residents and businesses of her picturesque city of Chanhassen in the southwest Minneapolis-St. Paul suburbs, internet connectivity falls squarely on the list of issues moving in a positive direction.

“We are pleased to welcome Comcast to our community,” said Ryan. “Access to high-quality connectivity services is essential for our residents and businesses, and having more options ensures that everyone can find a plan that best meets their needs. We look forward to the benefits that increased competition and improved infrastructure will bring.”

Chanhassen is just one of several Minnesota communities where Comcast is bringing its next-generation network with speeds fast enough to power hundreds of connected devices at once with world-class reliability and security. In addition to powering mission-critical organizations, like the U.S. Department of Defense and FEMA, Comcast’s network also serves more small businesses in America than any other provider, including thousands here in the Twin Cities.

Proven Expertise in Fiber

In the more than two decades since Comcast began offering its services in Minnesota, they’ve proven that constant innovation is in their DNA. And their ongoing investments in our state demonstrates that they are staying ahead of the needs of consumers and businesses of all sizes.

Recently, for the 20th year in a row, Comcast’s Xfinity boosted speeds for all customers in Minnesota and across the nation at no additional cost. And, they’ve begun rolling out multi-gig symmetrical speeds to cities across the U.S., made possible by significant investments in their future-ready fiber network. More than $525 million has been invested over the last three years right here in Minnesota.

With more than 300,000 miles of fiber that carries data 99% of the way to its final destination, Comcast’s network is synonymous with the best connectivity in and out of your home. Whether you’re streaming on multiple devices at once, video conferencing, gaming, or running a business, Comcast’s network has you covered.

Part of Your Community

Comcast and its employees are part of the community and the company has a track record of investing in and connecting whole communities. For instance, it was recently announced that every Nowthen home and business will be the next to access Comcast’s high-speed internet. As it has done in every community across our state, Comcast will go beyond just building a network for Nowthen, it will be there to ensure that it reaches its fullest potential.

Comcast also partners with local schools, non-profits and businesses to ensure everyone benefits from fast, reliable internet. Over the last three years, Comcast has invested more than $5.5 million into Minnesota communities and connected more than 480,000 residents to its affordable Internet Essentials program that also offers subsidized computers to students and was started in 2011.

“Finding partners like Comcast that share our commitment to empowering our community with the tools and connectivity needed to thrive in the digital age is paramount to our success,” said Kevin Anderson, Hennepin County Commissioner. “Together, we’re laying the foundation for a brighter, more connected future for every resident in our county.”