Reliable, High-Speed Internet from Xfinity Now Available in Chanhassen and Nowthen, Minnesota
Reliable, High-Speed Internet from Xfinity Now Available in Chanhassen and Nowthen, Minnesota
Comcast (CMCSA) has completed a network expansion that brings high-speed Xfinity Internet to nearly 13,000 additional homes and businesses in Chanhassen and Nowthen, Minnesota.
Comcast Celebrates Completion of Network Expansion in Nowthen with Community Event and Veterans Memorial Grant
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Comcast’s Xfinity announced today thatnearly 13,000 new homes and businesses in Chanhassen and Nowthen, Minnesota now have access to high-speed Internet from America’s smartest and most reliable, converged network. Xfinity brings Internet, mobile, entertainment, and smart home services together in one simple, seamless solution. Chanhassen and Nowthen join more than 65 million homes and businesses nationwide with access to a fiber-powered network that fuels innovation, productivity, and everyday connection.
“We’re proud to bring our full suite of Xfinity products and services to more residents and businesses, helping them stay connected to what matters most,” said Kalyn Hove, Comcast Regional Senior Vice President, Midwest Region. “From fast, reliable Internet to Xfinity Mobile, entertainment and smart home solutions, we’re delivering the technology and experiences customers rely on every day. We’re grateful for the local partnerships with Chanhassen and Nowthen to connect them to what’s next and we’re excited to celebrate this milestone.”
Comcast Celebrates Completion of Nowthen Expansion
The completion of Comcast's network expansion in Nowthen will be celebrated today at a community event hosted in partnership with the Sportsman Channel and Comcast's Military and Veteran Affairs team. The Sportsman Channel’s Hunt.Fish.Feed. event, which is a national initiative focused on educating the public about providing natural resources to help combat hunger, will bring the community together to recognize the arrival of Xfinity services. As part of the celebration, Comcast will grant $7,000 to support the City of Nowthen's veterans’ memorial restoration program.
“Comcast’s work has brought reliable broadband to Nowthen, providing long-awaited connectivity for many businesses and households who have gone without dependable access for far too long,” said Mayor Shane Hybben. “This expansion was made possible through a strong partnership among Comcast, the State of Minnesota, and, most importantly, the City of Nowthen, which dedicated resources to help deliver the essential broadband infrastructure our community has been waiting for.”
Comcast’s expansion in Nowthen was made possible through partnerships with the Minnesota Office of Broadband and their Minnesota Border-to-Border Broadband grant program, Anoka County, and the City of Nowthen. In addition to building new infrastructure, Comcast also engaged with the community throughout the project by supporting local initiatives, including National Night Out and the Nowthen Heritage Festival.
Comcast Invests in Chanhassen Community Throughout the project, Comcast has supported Chanhassen through a range of community investments, including opening a new Xfinity Store and grants to A Better Society and the Chanhassen Fire Department’s Toys for Tots campaign. Comcast also participated in local events from Fourth of July celebrations at City Center Park to sponsorship of the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.
“Comcast’s investment in Chanhassen is a win for our entire community,” said Steve Curtis, President of the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce. “Access to their technology and services helps fuel growth, innovation, and opportunity, all hallmarks of a thriving local economy.”
“We’re excited to welcome Comcast’s new Xfinity store to Chanhassen,” said Chanhassen Mayor Elise Ryan. “We appreciate their investment in our community.”
Residents in Chanhassen and Nowthen now have access to Comcast's full suite of Xfinity residential services, as well as Comcast Business' powerful, secure, and reliable connectivity solutions.
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A fiber-powered network uses optical fiber not only to carry data but also to deliver electricity or to centralize power management for remote equipment, either through power-over-fiber technology or by connecting devices to remotely located power sources controlled via the fiber link. It matters to investors because it can change the economics and technical capabilities of telecom and industrial installations—think of it like replacing many local power boxes with a single, tightly controlled supply routed alongside high-speed data—affecting costs, reliability, and the kinds of services a company can offer.