Reliable, Multi-Gigabit Internet from Xfinity Now Available to New Communities Across Carbon, Luzerne, and Schuylkill Counties in Pennsylvania
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Network Expansion Connects More Than 8,800 Homes and Businesses, Expanding to More of Columbia County Next
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Comcast has completed a significant network expansion in Northeastern Pennsylvania, delivering reliable, high-speed, symmetrical Internet to more than 8,800 homes and businesses across Carbon, Luzerne, and Schuylkill counties. This expansion has brought multi-gigabit Internet, mobile, entertainment, and security services from Xfinity and Comcast Business to these areas for the first time.
“We’re grateful that Comcast’s investments in Schuylkill County have brought us cutting-edge Xfinity and Comcast Business services,” said Larry Padora, Chair of the Schuylkill County Commissioners. “It’s important to provide our community with the best options for secure WiFi and affordable mobile — delivering speed and reliability to the parents who work from home, the students who learn online, and the local businesses that serve our community.”
Specifically, residents of Banks Township in Carbon County, Hazle Township in Luzerne County, and Blythe, Delano, East Norwegian, Kline, Rush, Schuylkill, and Walker Townships, as well as McAdoo, Middleport, New Philadelphia, and Tamaqua Boroughs in Schuylkill County, can now visit Xfinity.com to check if their address is eligible for service. The neighborhood of Kaska will be connected by spring 2026.
“I’m so glad I made the switch to Xfinity Internet. I got the five-year price guarantee and couldn’t be happier with the WiFi speeds,” said Xfinity customer Wendy Dempsey of Middleport Borough.
Xfinity Stores are located in Wilkes-Barre at 1150 Highway 315, and in Wyomissing at 2777 Papermill Road, to help residents explore Internet plans with a five-year price guarantee and deals on Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile.
What’s Next: Central Columbia County
Building on this expansion, Comcast has begun connecting the first homes and businesses in Mifflin Township and will soon expand service across North Centre, Orange, Scott, and South Centre Townships — bringing multi-gigabit Internet to more than 2,700 homes and businesses in Columbia County. This project is also paving the way for future expansion toward Bloomsburg and Danville. Soon, these communities will join the nearly 65 million locations nationwide already connected to America’s smartest and most reliable converged network.
“Our continued growth in Carbon, Columbia, Luzerne, and Schuylkill counties underscores our commitment to delivering the ultimate WiFi experience throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania,” said Ricky Frazier Jr., Comcast Regional Senior Vice President. “With multi-gigabit speeds powered by our advanced network, cost-saving wireless options through Xfinity Mobile, and a five-year price guarantee on Xfinity Internet, we’re giving residents powerful new ways to stay connected, productive, and entertained.”
Xfinity Brings Full Suite of Residential Services to Northeastern Pennsylvania
Comcast brings its full suite of residential Xfinity services, including WiFi, streaming, mobile, voice, and home security – delivering reliable, connected experiences for today’s consumers at home or on the go.
Xfinity Internet: Speed, Reliability, and Coverage. With multi-gig speeds, 99.9% reliability, and powerful WiFi that reaches every corner of the home, Xfinity powers streaming, gaming, and video calls – simply and seamlessly.
Xfinity Mobile: Most Reliable Network. Fraction of the Cost. Xfinity Mobile delivers reliable, lightning-fast speeds – up to 1 Gig – both at home and on the go, while offering savings of up to fifty percent on wireless bills in the first year compared to similar plans from major cellular providers.
Xfinity X1: All Entertainment. One Powerful Platform. X1 brings together live TV, streaming, sports, and on-demand content in one easy-to-use experience. With the award-winning Xfinity Voice Remote, finding a show, channel, or game is fast, easy, and frustration-free.
Xfinity Home: Smart Security Made Simple. Xfinity Home combines advanced security and smart home automation in one easy-to-use platform. With flexible options for self or professional monitoring, it delivers peace of mind and control.
Comcast Business: Technology Solutions for Businesses of Any Size
Comcast Business delivers powerful, secure, and always-on connectivity tailored to meet the needs of businesses – whether small startups or growing enterprises. With fast, reliable Internet and advanced networking solutions like SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and unified communications, Comcast Business helps organizations stay connected, protected, and ready to scale.
For businesses on the move, Comcast Business Mobile offers fast, dependable 5G, flexible data plans, and access to over 23 million WiFi hotspots nationwide. With features like 4K streaming, advanced spam call blocking, and twice-a-year phone upgrades, it’s a mobile solution designed to keep teams productive — wherever business takes them.
What It Means for Northeastern Pennsylvania
This work follows Comcast’s recent expansion that brought connectivity to more than 18,500 additional homes and businesses in Carbondale and along Route 11, including in Berwick, Briar Creek, Plymouth, and Shickshinny.
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. Additionally, Comcast has made significant investments intononprofits focused on helping people build digital skills, expanding WiFi-connected Lift Zones, and funding connectivity and Internet adoption programs.
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.
