Comcast Completes High-Speed Broadband Expansion in McDuffie County, Enhances Digital Opportunities

Comcast has completed a high-speed broadband expansion in McDuffie County, Georgia, as part of its $1 billion Project UP initiative. The expansion brings multi-gigabit Internet speeds with 99.9% reliability, supporting economic growth and connectivity needs. Comcast donated laptops to 47 students from Thomson High School and enhanced its Lift Zone at the McDuffie County Boys & Girls Club with a $10,000 grant. Over the past three years, Comcast has invested $48.5 million in Georgia's non-profits and community initiatives focused on digital skills development and Internet adoption programs.

Comcast has completed a high-speed broadband expansion in McDuffie County, Georgia, as part of its $1 billion Project UP initiative. This significant investment brings multi-gigabit Internet speeds with 99.9% reliability, enhancing connectivity and supporting economic growth in the region [1]. The expansion includes new services from Xfinity and Comcast Business, offering residents and businesses the tools they need to thrive in today's digital world.

To celebrate the launch, Comcast hosted a community event featuring a surprise laptop giveaway, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a block party. Forty-seven dual enrollment junior and senior students at Thomson High School received free laptops, helping to bridge the digital divide and ensure more young people have access to the necessary tools for academic success [2]. The laptop giveaway is part of Project UP, which aims to create digital opportunities and advance economic mobility.

Additionally, Comcast officially activated the Lift Zone at the McDuffie County Boys & Girls Club, reaffirming its commitment to supporting students and families with free, high-speed Wi-Fi and digital resources. A $10,000 grant was donated to enhance technology resources and programming within the space, further supporting the community's digital needs [1]. The celebration wrapped up with a community block party, offering attendees the chance to connect with Xfinity and Internet Essentials representatives and learn more about the new services.

Over the past three years, Comcast has invested $48.5 million in Georgia non-profits and community initiatives focused on digital skills development and Internet adoption programs. This investment underscores the company's commitment to closing the digital divide and fostering economic growth in the state [1].

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[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/comcast-brings-high-speed-internet-and-lift-zone-to-mcduffie-county-celebrates-with-laptop-giveaway-and-block-party-302525351.html
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/CMCSA/comcast-brings-high-speed-internet-and-lift-zone-to-mc-duffie-county-dtwp9q3y6vg8.html