Comcast Expands High-Speed Internet and Advanced Services to Block 59 in Naperville, Illinois.

Comcast has extended its high-speed internet network to Block 59 in Naperville, IL, bringing advanced connectivity services to businesses in the area. This follows a $1.4 billion network investment in Illinois over the last three years. Businesses in Block 59 now have access to Comcast Business's full suite of solutions, including internet speeds up to 100 Gbps, advanced voice, and cloud services.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has completed a significant network expansion project in Naperville, Illinois, bringing high-speed internet and advanced technology solutions to the Block 59 redevelopment. This 16.5-acre project, located at Route 59 and Aurora Avenue, now offers businesses access to internet speeds up to 100 Gigabits per second (Gbps), along with Advanced Voice, Comcast Business Mobile, and cloud services [1].

This expansion is part of Comcast's broader investment strategy, which includes $1.4 billion invested in Illinois over the past three years and $80 billion nationwide in the last decade. Comcast maintains over 65,000 miles of advanced network infrastructure in Illinois and operates more than 1.8 million WiFi hotspots in the state [1].

The completion of this project follows a series of investments in the Naperville area, aimed at revitalizing the city's Route 59 corridor with new dining, retail, and entertainment options. Scott Wehrli, Mayor of Naperville, expressed his excitement about the development, stating, "Comcast's investment in this redevelopment will continue to invigorate the city's Route 59 corridor with new restaurants, retail stores, and entertainment options for our community" [2].

Kaylin Risvold, President & CEO of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, echoed similar sentiments, highlighting the importance of Comcast's involvement in the project. "The Block 59 redevelopment is more than a revitalization project – it's a catalyst that will bring more people to Naperville to connect, shop, dine, and invest in our community," she said [2].

Sean McCarthy, Comcast's Regional Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Initiatives, emphasized the company's commitment to providing reliable and scalable solutions to businesses. "Comcast is proud to bring our full suite of connectivity and technology solutions to Block 59 businesses to ensure they have the speed and reliability necessary to thrive," he said [2].

This network expansion is part of a larger trend of Comcast's investment in infrastructure and technology. Over the past decade, the company has invested over $80 billion to grow and evolve its next-generation network nationwide, including $1.4 billion in Illinois alone over the last three years [1].

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/CMCSA/comcast-extends-its-high-speed-internet-network-and-brings-advanced-umfc569is2ry.html
[2] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/comcast-extends-its-high-speed-internet-network-and-brings-advanced-connectivity-services-to-block-59-redevelopment-in-naperville-302521518.html