LEBANON, PA – November 27, 2017 – Comcast announced today that it has launched a new internet service in
Lebanon County that delivers speeds up to 1 Gigabit-per-second (Gbps) to
residential customers. These
speeds will be among the fastest and most widely available and include access
to the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network of more than 18 million hotspots. Combined with the company’s recently launched Xfinity xFi platform, a new and personalized home Wi-Fi experience, Comcast is giving
customers the fastest speeds, the best Wi-Fi coverage, and ultimate Wi-Fi
control in their homes.The new speed is available throughout
Comcast’s service areas in Lebanon County, including: City of Lebanon, North
Lebanon, South Lebanon, West Lebanon, the borough of Fairfield, South Annville
Township, Annville, Cleona, Jackson, Myerstown, North Cornwall, Jonestown,
Heidelberg, Millcreek, Richland, Cornwall, West Cornwall, Union, Swatara, Bethel,
South Londonderry, Mount Gretna, Elizabeth, North Anville, East Hanover, Clay,
West Cocalico, Rapho and Pine Grove Township.
In these areas, the everyday price for 1
Gigabit service is $104.95 a month, without a term contract, and a promotional
price of $79.99 a month for 12 months is being offered.
“With
the launch of our 1 Gigabit residential
service, adding to the best in-home Wi-Fi experience and our recent launch of
XFINITY xFi, we continue to deliver an unparalleled Internet experience for our
customers in terms of speed, control and reliability,” said Christine Whitaker,
Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Keystone Region. “We know consumers need an Internet provider
that can deliver speed, and we have been on a pace of doubling our network
capacity every 18 to 24 months, ensuring that we stay well ahead of demand.”
The company’s new 1 Gigabit Internet service will use DOCSIS 3.1 technology to
deliver the speeds over the existing communications lines that are already in
most homes. To enjoy the service, all customers need to do is install a new
DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem. New and current customers can visit Xfinity.com/gig to learn about the new service and request additional information.
Recently,
Comcast launched Xfinity
xFi, a platform that provides a simple
digital dashboard for customers to set up their home Wi-Fi network, find their
password, see what devices are connected, troubleshoot issues, set parental controls,
and even pause Wi-Fi access on their home network during dinner or bedtime. Outside the home, most Xfinity Internet
customers also have complimentary access to nearly 18 million Wi-Fi hotspots
nationwide.
