Comcast Activates $4.5M Fiber-Rich Internet Network in Houston County, Alabama

A new and powerful Internet network is now online in parts of Houston County, Alabama, connecting communities to high-speed, reliable Internet. Thousands of homes and businesses in the areas of Ashford, Cottonwood, Cowarts, Kinsey and Webb can now access Xfinity and Comcast Business services. Comcast invested $4.5 million to make this technology infrastructure project possible.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325977124/en/

Technician working on broadband network (Photo: Business Wire)

“Houston County is very thankful for Comcast’s increased investment in our community,” said Brandon Shoupe, Chairman of the Houston County Commission. “Their continued commitment to provide fast, reliable broadband to our citizens brings us closer to ensuring every citizen in Houston County has this increasingly necessary service.”

The next-generation network gives Houston County access to reliable and fast Internet speeds that outperform competitors — up to 1.2 gigabits per second (Gbps) for residential customers and up to 100 Gbps for businesses.

“Here in Kinsey, having access to high-speed Internet is so important to our residents and small businesses,” said Mayor Jason Reneau of Kinsey. “Kinsey offers residents the quiet of rural life paired with the conveniences of urban life, and Comcast expanding its fast and reliable services helps keep us even more connected.”

“Comcast has proudly served the Dothan community for many years. We’re thrilled more areas of Southeast Alabama are now online and can access our powerful network,” said Jeff Buzzelli, Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Florida Region. “This is a big moment for us and these wonderful communities as more Alabamians can now connect to fast, reliable Internet. Whether it’s connecting with loved ones or pursuing employment opportunities, there’s a future of unlimited possibilities. We’re proud Comcast chose to invest millions in Houston County.”

Houston County residents in Dothan east of Ross Clark Circle and Route 431, as well as parts of Ashford, Cottonwood, Cowarts, Kinsey, and Webb can sign up for Internet by visiting Xfinity.com.

Connecting Businesses to Customers

For local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of connectivity, communications, networking, cybersecurity, wireless, and managed solutions to help organizations of different sizes prepare for what’s next.