Special to Lake Okeechobee News
MOORE HAVEN – Comcast announced Sept. 9 that Xfinity and Comcast Business reliable, high-speed Internet services are now available to more than 2,800 homes and businesses in Glades County, including more than 2,100 locations that previously lacked access to broadband. The project is made possible through a public-private partnership with the state and includes locations in and around the communities of Lakeport, Moore Haven and Ortona.
“This is a major step forward for our community,” said State Rep. Kaylee Tuck. “Reliable Internet access creates new opportunities for our families, students, and small businesses, and helps position Glades County for long-term success. We appreciate Comcast’s investment and their commitment to supporting our community’s future.”
Residents can visit
Xfinity.com and businesses should visit
ComcastBusiness.com to see if services are available at their address. Xfinity brings Internet, mobile, entertainment, and smart home services into one simple, seamless solution – giving customers more speed, savings, and control over their connected lives. Glades County now joins more than 65 million homes and businesses nationwide with access to a network that fuels innovation, productivity, and everyday connection.
“We’re proud to expand Internet access across Southwest Florida, including in Glades County, where our network is opening new opportunities for residents, businesses and community organizations,” said Kristeen Cominiello, Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Florida Region. “With Xfinity, customers get fast, reliable Internet, mobile savings, entertainment, millions of WiFi hotspots and built-in protection with Xfinity Shield. Comcast Business gives local organizations the connectivity and cybersecurity solutions they need to grow and succeed. This investment reflects our commitment to Glades County and its future.”
Xfinity Brings Full Suite of Residential Services to Glades County
Comcast is bringing its full suite of residential Xfinity services to Glades County, including high-speed Internet, streaming, mobile, voice, and home security – delivering reliable, connected experiences for today’s consumers at home or on the go.
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 the Glades County Community
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 into
Florida
nonprofits focused on helping people build digital skills, expanding WiFi-connected
Lift Zones, and funding connectivity and Internet adoption programs.
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