Comcast will begin a network expansion project this year to extend broadband service to more than 430 addresses in seven Vermont communities including Arlington, Berlin, Derby, Newport Town, Salisbury, Sheldon and Winhall, Gov. Phil Scott announced Friday.
Comcast plans to begin rolling out services this summer and complete the project by the end of 2020, according to a press release from the governor’s office.
The announcement comes after Public Service Commissioner June Tierney issued a call to action to Vermont’s utilities in April to deliver temporary emergency support. Tierney called this expansion a “permanent solution” for Vermonters who are currently underserved with broadband access.
In addition to Gigabit Internet service, this expansion will give residents access to all Xfinity services, including the Xfinity X1 video platform and Xfinity Home, Voice and Mobile, Comcast said in a statement. Businesses will have access to Comcast business products and services.
— Sarah Asch