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The City of Cheney and Comcast have finalized an agreement that will expand the availability of fiber broadband, high-speed internet services to Cheney. Comcast will construct the infrastructure and make available a 100-percent fiber-optic network to bring internet, mobile, entertainment, and security services from Xfinity and Comcast Business to 2,800 homes and businesses in the city.
“The City of Cheney looks forward to partnering with Comcast to provide another option for high-speed, reliable, secure internet services for our residents and businesses. We appreciate Comcast’s desire to invest in our wonderful community,” said Mark Schuller, Cheney City Administrator.
"Having fast and reliable internet is super important these days, which is why Comcast is working hard to connect more families and businesses in Spokane County," said Rodrigo Lopez, Senior Vice President, Comcast Pacific Northwest Region. "We're expanding our fiber networks in Chattaroy, Medical Lake, Four Lakes, and now Cheney because these areas are growing. By building the best internet infrastructure now, we're making sure these communities will thrive in the future."
Once permits are obtained and construction has begun, Comcast will create an online resource for people seeking information about the project, including answers to frequently asked questions and product and service details.
For more information about network expansion projects from Comcast throughout Washington state, please visit https://Washington.Comcast.com/Network-Expansion/.
Comcast’s residential services are marketed under the Xfinity and NOW brands, and consumers in these six cities will be able to take advantage of Xfinity and NOW’s full suite of products, including Internet, video, mobile, voice and home security. With multi-gigabit Internet speeds, powerful WiFi that reaches every corner of the home, and super-responsive connections with low lag available with its plan, customers have a great experience using their connected devices to stream their favorite sports and entertainment content, video chat with coworkers and friends, learn from home or simply surf the web.
For local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of connectivity, communications, networking, cybersecurity, wireless, and managed solutions to help organizations of all sizes achieve their business goals. Industry analysts and associations have consistently recognized Comcast Business as a leader and innovator in flexible, scalable options as well as one of the fastest-growing providers of Ethernet services.
Comcast has also installed more than 10 Lift Zones in Spokane County. Lift Zones provide free Internet connectivity and access to hundreds of hours of educational and digital skills content to help families and site coordinators navigate online learning.
About Cheney
Cheney is full-service city with a population of 13,160 and located 17 miles to the southwest of Spokane. Cheney is home to Eastern Washington University and offers a small town, safe, family-friendly environment with abundant recreational opportunities in the area.
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.ComcastCorporation.com for more information.
Contact Details
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