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Comcast says $18.6 million commitment will expand broadband in Columbia County after state grant wins
Summary
Comcast briefed the county on multiple state and federal grants it won to extend fiber and Xfinity service to thousands of homes; company representatives said construction is starting on portions covered by existing agreements and that low‑cost service options will be available.
Comcast representatives told the Columbia County Board of County Commissioners they plan to expand broadband to thousands of unserved and underserved homes after state and federal grant awards.
Keenan Vernon, Comcast government affairs manager for Northwest Florida, and Michelle Oyola McGovern, Comcast’s regional vice president of government affairs, outlined three grant awards that together the company says support roughly 4,200 passings in Columbia County and a larger recent award covering additional passings pending federal sign-off. McGovern said Comcast and its Xfinity brand are…
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