As the U.S. targets efforts towards connecting every community to robust broadband, cable providers continue to do what they have always done: build out their networks to reach as many Americans as possible.
With network expansions continuing to happen nationwide, here are a few more examples of projects that work towards the national goal of connecting every American. To learn about other projects highlighted in previous blogs, be sure to check out NCTA.com.
And to learn more about what it takes to deliver broadband to rural and far-out communities, watch NCTA’s docufilm “Every Last Mile.”
Alaska
More than 6,000 residents in Bethel now have access to GCI’s 2.5 gig internet and 5G mobile service through the AIRRAQ Network.
GCI is also in the final stretch of deploying its fiber-optic infrastructure across 13 Aleutian communities as part of the Aleutians Fiber Project.
Arizona
Cox is partnering with eX² Technology and state agencies to bring service to 1,700 households, a school, a library, a post office, and businesses in Black Canyon City.
California
Comcast and the Colusa Indian Community Council are investing over $3 million to extend broadband to homes and businesses on and around the Tribe’s community campus, supported by a $3.2 million state grant.
Charter has launched gigabit service to more than 400 homes and small businesses in San Ardo and North Monterey County.
Oregon
Comcast has connected over 600 homes and businesses in Sublimity to fast, symmetrical internet for the first time and plans to reach 785 more locations by year’s end.
Washington
Comcast and Pierce County have completed a $5 million broadband expansion on the Key Peninsula, delivering high-speed internet to 600 homes and businesses—more than 70 above the original plan.
