Comcast’s Partnership with Town of Sharon Expands Fast, Reliable Internet to Previously Unserved Areas

Comcast today announced the completion of a project to expand its smart, fast, reliable, fiber-based network to deliver its full suite of Xfinity and Comcast Business services to more than 250 additional residents and businesses in the town of Sharon. Comcast and the town partnered on this project to connect previously unserved residents and businesses to high-speed broadband.

“I applaud Comcast for their commitment to Sharon and for providing more residents and businesses with access to high-speed Internet and advanced broadband services,” said Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding. “This investment in our town’s infrastructure not only helps keep our community connected, it simultaneously helps to attract new businesses that will stimulate economic growth.”

“Expanding Internet access in Sharon has been a game changer for over 250 addresses in our community that did not previously have broadband,” said State Representative Maria Horn. “Comcast has been a great partner for the town of Sharon. They literally went the extra mile to ensure that every resident and business has the reliable connectivity they need. I look forward to helping other rural towns in my district deliver on the state's goal of Internet for all.”

“I am immensely grateful for the tireless efforts of the Sharon Connect Task Force and Comcast who collaboratively worked as a cohesive team to deliver on the mission to provide adequate access to reliable high-speed Internet to residents in Sharon,” said Town of Sharon First Selectman Casey Flanagan. “This endeavor exemplifies the potential of public-private partnerships and should serve as a blueprint for other municipalities seeking to address their own Internet access needs.”

The milestone is part of Comcast’s ongoing expansion in Connecticut, where the company has invested more than $335 million in technology and infrastructure over the last three years – including upgrades to its local network.

“Comcast is proud to complete this expansion project in partnership with the town of Sharon and to invest further in the state of Connecticut,” said Carolyne Hannan, Senior Vice President of Comcast’s New England Region. “Now that residents and businesses in the most rural areas of Sharon have a fast, secure and reliable Internet from Comcast, they can videoconference with ease, stream entertainment seamlessly and download important files in seconds.”