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Comcast says fiber crews coming to Preston within weeks; $9.8 million state grant supported build
Summary
Comcast told the council it has secured a $9.8 million Capital Projects Fund grant and expects crews in the area within 30–60 days, with first customer activations targeted for early 2025 and project completion by the end of 2025.
Comcast representatives updated the council on a multi‑year fiber build that will bring fiber‑to‑the‑premises service across the area. The company said it had been awarded a $9,800,000 grant from the Capital Projects Fund to support the build and described a phased construction plan that will start from the south and move north; crews are likely to be visible in community streets within the next 30–60 days.
A Comcast construction representative noted the goal of turning on the first homes in the early part of next year and completing the project by the end of 2025. Comcast also described community impact programs and a willingness to explore local partnerships and grant or in‑kind support for downtown initiatives. The council asked for a phased build schedule so elected officials and staff can answer constituent questions about timing and neighborhoods.
