Ronnie Colvin, senior director of external affairs for Comcast, told the Bossier City Council on July 15 that Comcast has invested about $19,300,000 to date in a fiber network expansion in Bossier City and is roughly halfway through the planned buildout. "When complete, we'll build out the majority of Bossier City," Colvin said, and the company expects the remaining work to finish in 2026.

Colvin said the network will support multi‑gig residential speeds — "up to 2 gig for residents right now" — and that Comcast plans to make higher‑capacity business services available ‘‘by the end of Q4 of this year,’’ including business offerings up to 100 gigabits per second. He described an entry‑level residential price point of $14.95 and a five‑year price‑lock guarantee for customers who sign up.

Why it matters: municipal fiber buildouts affect household internet access, local businesses' connectivity and digital‑inclusion efforts for students and low‑income residents. Colvin said Comcast will also install "Lift Zones" — free Wi‑Fi hubs placed in community centers, boys and girls clubs or partner nonprofit sites — to provide internet access for students and families who lack home service.

Council members raised concerns about contractors accessing private property while installing fiber. One council member described residents' complaints that workers had not been clearly identifiable when entering backyards. Colvin replied that work crews should have marked vehicles and that crews working in a particular area should display approved permits on vehicle dashboards. He also said Comcast uses door tags to notify residents before work begins and that the company coordinates with city staff, including Rodney Taylor, when access requires extra outreach.

Colvin offered his contact information to council members and constituents to escalate unresolved contractor issues. "If you've got an individual constituent that says, 'I've got a problem, please reach out to me directly,' … I'm happy to do that," he said. A council member asked staff to put Colvin's contact information in the meeting minutes.

Colvin said Comcast took over the local system previously operated under Time Warner and has marketed services in the region for about 15 years. He listed additional Comcast offerings that will be available when the network is built in an area, including mobile phone service, home security, traditional video packages and the Peacock streaming service.

Colvin said Comcast has been sponsoring local events — including the Red River Balloon Rally and the Highland Jazz & Blues Festival — and that the company uses door hangers, short signs and a micro‑site (xfinity.com/mytown) to notify residents when service becomes available in a neighborhood.

The council did not take action on Comcast's update; Colvin's presentation was part of the meeting's ceremonial/recognition segment. Comcast's timeline and product claims were presented by Colvin and are summarized above based on his remarks to the council.