Comcast Kicks Off Construction of High-Speed Internet Network Across Indiana

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Comcast (CMCSA) has initiated construction of its next-generation network across seven Indiana counties, aiming to provide high-speed internet access to over 10,000 residents and businesses. The multi-million-dollar project, partnering with Indiana's Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program, covers Fayette, Rush, Delaware, Boone, Shelby, Morgan, and Miami counties.

The company has invested nearly $600 million in Indiana's network over the past three years, part of its larger $80 billion nationwide network investment over the last decade. The network will offer multi-gigabit internet speeds with 99.9% reliability, featuring built-in cybersecurity and access to Xfinity and Comcast Business services. Comcast currently maintains over 49,000 miles of fiber-rich network infrastructure in Indiana and 65,500 WiFi hotspots across the state.

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• Expansion will connect 10,000+ new residents and businesses to high-speed internet
• Partnership with Indiana's $350 million Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program
• $600 million investment in Indiana's network over past 3 years
• Network offers 99.9% reliability and multi-gigabit speeds
• Extensive infrastructure with 49,000 miles of fiber-rich network and 65,500 WiFi hotspots in Indiana

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Telecommunications Infrastructure Analyst

Comcast's Indiana expansion adds 10,000+ potential subscribers while strengthening its strategic rural broadband position, though financial impact is minimal.

Comcast's latest network expansion across seven Indiana counties represents a strategically sound but financially modest growth initiative. The addition of 10,000+ potential subscribers is negligible for a company with 64 million homes and businesses already passed nationwide. However, this expansion has several noteworthy implications.

The partnership with Indiana's Next Level Connections program demonstrates Comcast's effective leveraging of public-private partnerships to subsidize rural expansion costs—critical as these areas typically offer lower returns on investment due to higher per-household deployment costs and lower population density. This positions Comcast to capture market share in underserved areas while competitors struggle with the economics of rural deployment.

The expansion reinforces Comcast's infrastructure advantages: their 49,000-mile fiber-rich network in Indiana provides technical flexibility to deliver multi-gigabit speeds, positioning them ahead of DSL competitors and potentially competitive with fiber-only providers. The 99.9% reliability metric highlights the quality differential versus wireless alternatives like 5G fixed wireless or satellite services.

While the press release doesn't specify the exact investment amount (only calling it "multi-million dollar"), this represents an incremental continuation of Comcast's broader network strategy, having invested $600 million in Indiana over three years and $80 billion nationwide over the past decade. This systematic expansion helps Comcast maintain its dominant market position while meeting regulatory expectations around digital inclusion, as evidenced by their Internet Essentials program that has connected 772,000 Indiana residents since 2011.

Expansion to power faster and more reliable network for 10,000+ residents, businesses

INDIANAPOLIS, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast announced the kickoff of construction of its next-generation network in Fayette, Rush, Delaware, Boone, Shelby, Morgan and Miami counties. Upon completion, more than 10,000 residents and businesses will have access to the full suite of Xfinity and Comcast Business services, including built-in cybersecurity, affordable Internet plans, and a robust video offering spanning TV and streaming.

The multi-million-dollar joint investment is the latest from Comcast in partnership with the State of Indiana's Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program, which has invested $350 million toward improving broadband access and adoption in the state. 

"We are working to ensure that every Hoosier has access to high-speed, reliable, affordable broadband," said Steve Cox, Indiana's Chief Broadband Officer. "Connecting every corner of our state will provide economic mobility and connect residents and businesses to a better quality of life. With this partnership, Comcast is helping us make that happen."

Overall, Comcast has invested more than $80 billion in the last 10 years to grow and evolve its expansive fiber-rich network across the company's service footprint nationwide, including nearly $600 million the company has invested in its network in Indiana over the last three years.

"Comcast is proud to continue its commitment to rural Hoosiers by kicking off construction work and ensuring even more homes have access to faster and more reliable Internet," said Joni Hart, vice president of Government Affairs for Comcast Indiana. "Through our network that delivers 99.9% reliability, residents can participate in services like e-learning, utilize healthcare online, and rely on broadband access in their communities."

Comcast's more than 49,000 miles of fiber-rich network infrastructure across Indiana allows the company to offer Internet speeds faster than a gigabit to residential and business customers in its service footprint. In addition, Comcast has more than 65,500 WiFi hotspots in Indiana and more than 23 million nationwide.

A Network You Can Trust to be Reliable, Fast and Secure 

Comcast's state-of-the-art network is built to enable residents and businesses to thrive in today's constantly connected world. Additional homes in Fayette, Rush, Delaware, Boone, Shelby, Morgan and Miami counties join 64 million homes and businesses across the country to have access to a network that is trusted by essential community organizations like hospitals, schools, transportation systems and first responders. It delivers multi-gigabit Internet speeds, 99.9 percent reliability and security built in from the ground up to keep customers safe from cyber threats. 

Introducing Xfinity for Consumers 

Comcast's residential services are marketed under the Xfinity and NOW brands and consumers in the company's Indiana footprint can take advantage of Xfinity's and NOW's full suite of products, including Internet, video, mobile, voice and home security. With multi-gigabit Internet speeds, powerful WiFi that reaches every corner of the home, and super-responsive connections with low lag available with its plan, customers have a great experience using their connected devices to stream their favorite sports and entertainment content, video chat with coworkers and friends, learn from home or simply surf the web.

For local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of connectivity, communications, networking, cybersecurity, and managed solutions to help organizations of all sizes achieve their business goals. Industry analysts and associations have consistently recognized Comcast Business as a leader and innovator in flexible, scalable options as well as one of the fastest-growing providers of Ethernet services. 

What it Means for Residents 

Comcast's commitment to communities goes beyond building the network and aims to increase economic mobility for the local community and its residents. That's why Comcast created Internet Essentials, a broadband adoption program that offers eligible households low-cost, high-speed Internet and affordable computers. The program has helped more than 772,000 Indiana residents connect to the Internet since its launch in 2011.

About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

About Comcast Indiana
With more than 1,100 local employees, Comcast Indiana (https://indiana.comcast.com/) has served customers in Indiana for more than four decades. In the last three years, we've invested more than $1.3 billion in Indiana, including capital expenditures, employee wages and benefits, taxes, charitable giving, and infrastructure upgrades. "Like" Comcast Indiana on Facebook by visiting @Comcast. "Follow" Comcast Indiana on X at @ComcastIN.

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FAQ

What is Comcast's (CMCSA) new network expansion project in Indiana?

Comcast is constructing a next-generation network across seven Indiana counties (Fayette, Rush, Delaware, Boone, Shelby, Morgan, and Miami) to provide high-speed internet access to over 10,000 residents and businesses.

How much has Comcast invested in Indiana's network infrastructure?

Comcast has invested nearly $600 million in Indiana's network over the past three years, as part of its larger $80 billion nationwide network investment over the last decade.

What services will be available through Comcast's new Indiana network?

The network will offer Xfinity and Comcast Business services, including multi-gigabit internet speeds, built-in cybersecurity, affordable Internet plans, and comprehensive video offerings spanning TV and streaming.

How many WiFi hotspots does Comcast have in Indiana?

Comcast maintains over 65,500 WiFi hotspots in Indiana and more than 23 million nationwide.

What is the reliability rate of Comcast's new network in Indiana?

Comcast's network delivers 99.9% reliability, along with multi-gigabit Internet speeds and built-in security features.