Thousands of Miami County residents and businesses will soon have access to faster, more reliable Internet with a joint investment from Comcast, the Indiana Broadband Office (IBO) and the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs (OCRA).
The multi-million-dollar joint investment is the latest from Comcast under the fourth round of the Next Level Connections broadband grant program, and continues company efforts to build reliable, high-speed Internet access to unserved communities in Indiana.
“We are excited to work together to further Comcast’s presence in Miami County,” said Miami County Economic Developer Jim Tidd. “Access to high-speed Internet isn’t something we take lightly—we’re future-proofing Miami County’s economy and ensuring residents and businesses have access to the digital opportunities of tomorrow.”
Pre-construction work has kicked off in Miami County to provide more than 2,200 residents and businesses with access to the full suite of Xfinity and Comcast Business services—including built-in cybersecurity, free streaming devices, and affordable Internet plans.
“By closing the digital divide, we can better prepare Hoosiers in rural areas for economic opportunity, increase workforce readiness, and ensure families can participate in services like e-learning and healthcare online," said Joni Hart, vice president of Government Affairs for Comcast Indiana. “We’re bringing our best connectivity services to Miami County, and remain committed to increasing access to reliable, high-speed Internet in communities across Indiana.”