2024 in Review: Connecting Communities and Driving Innovation with Xfinity and Comcast Business
2024 was a big year for everyone, and that’s true for us at Comcast as well. In the Keystone Region, we expanded our network to new areas, introduced new products, engaged more local businesses and partnered with our community to bridge the digital divide, all with a goal of connecting customers to what they love. Read on for some of the highlights from an impactful 2024.
Expanding Our Reliable, Fast and Secure Network in Comcast’s Keystone Region
Through network expansions, in 2024 we brought Xfinity and Comcast Business services to thousands more residents and businesses in the Keystone Region for the first time. These expansion projects enhance digital infrastructure, promote economic growth, and position residents and local businesses for success in an increasingly digital world.
Some of these projects include the following:
Western Pennsylvania
In Allegheny County, construction began to expand our network to more homes and businesses in Marshall and Pine Townships. Construction is ongoing with some residents already able to connect to the full suite of Xfinity residential and Comcast Business products and services.
Residential customers in Cranberry Township started signing up for service for the first time, with construction continuing to connect even more customers in early 2025.
Illustrating our trusted capabilities further, Comcast was awarded $61 million from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to bring gigabit-plus Internet speeds to unserved or underserved homes and businesses across 158 municipalities in Pennsylvania.
Ohio
In Ohio, we connected 700 more residents and businesses in Belmont and Jefferson Counties to our fast, reliable network. Additional expansion projects are underway in the Village of Bellaire, Colerain Township, and Pultney Township.
Our first customers in Mahoning County were able to sign up for service, and we will soon bring gigabit-plus speeds to homes and businesses in Springfield Township after being selected by the Mahoning County Commissioners and the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments to receive a $250,000 award.
Northern West Virginia
Pivoting south to Monongalia County, West Virginia, Comcast was awarded funding by the Monongalia County Commission to expand our network across the county.
Residents across our footprint can visit Xfinity.com/mytown to enter their address for additional details on construction timing and upcoming service availability.
Enhancing the Value and Innovation of Our Products
In 2024, we added to our mobile, Internet and entertainment offerings with innovative features and options.
Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile continue to offer some of the lowest prices on the market with residential customers saving up to 50% on their wireless bill when they switch from “the Big Three.” In addition to savings, last year we introduced WiFi Boost, which delivers speeds of up to 1 Gigabit per second when customers connect to millions of Xfinity WiFi hotspots.
We launched Xfinity StreamSaver, a streaming bundle of Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ that delivers savings of over 30% a year. By bringing these premium streaming services together for the first time, Xfinity is making it easy for customers to enjoy exceptional entertainment, including thousands of hours of live sports, from the best streaming apps at an unparalleled value.
We also introduced NOW, a brand of quality, low-cost Internet, mobile, and streaming TV products that customers can purchase month-to-month, whenever they want. Backed by the Xfinity network, NOW products feature all-in pricing, no contracts or credit checks.
For Internet customers, we increased speeds at no additional cost – something we’ve done every year for the past 20 years – making it easier to do more like video calling with friends, gaming, or streaming a movie with the family.
And the Paris Olympics was a milestone moment for Comcast, delighting fans across the country and driving massive viewership and engagement across NBCUniversal’s broadcast and cable networks, and streaming on Peacock. Comcast celebrated the start of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 in our region by welcoming four-time Olympian Lauryn Williams to speak virtually at an event at the Homestead, PA Xfinity Store.
With Xfinity Stores across the region – including the award-winning Morgantown Xfinity Store – come meet our team of local experts to ask questions and experience our products and services.
Connecting Local Businesses
For local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of connectivity, communications, networking, cybersecurity, wireless and managed solutions to help organizations of all sizes achieve their business goals.
In 2024, we were proud to launch a new client relations team dedicated to the Cleveland market to show enterprise decision-makers how Comcast Business can deliver advanced technology solutions to enterprises with a human touch.
Building a Future of Unlimited Possibilities in Our Communities
There are numerous organizations across Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia working hard to increase Internet adoption and digital skills in our communities. Through Project UP, our $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity, we’ve partnered with several to help build a future of unlimited possibilities.
In Western Pennsylvania, we supported many organizations last year, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, STEM Coding Lab, Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and others that connect people to the Internet, advance economic mobility and open doors for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers, and creators.
We also awarded Morgantown Area Partnership and West Virginia Women Work funding to further workforce development in West Virginia.
Recognizing Our People
Each milestone in 2024 – from expanding our network to opening new stores and launching products and features – is made possible by our dedicated team members. Those like Leighton Seawright, Director of Community Account Sales for Comcast’s Keystone Region, who leads a team of Xfinity sales professionals dedicated to meeting customers’ connectivity and entertainment needs, and Douglas Balin, a US Air Force Reserve member and technical operations supervisor, work every day to provide a great experience for our customers.
Our employees also volunteered in their communities with Team UP, our national employee volunteer program, during an event with Light of Life Rescue Mission and other volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
Looking Ahead
We’re hard at work preparing to bring customers even more of what they love in 2025.
For more on 2024’s moments and milestones, visit corporate.comcast.com/press