Expansion follows network investment of more than $1.4 billion in Illinois over the last three years
February 29, 2024 – Comcast announced today that it has completed its network expansion to Manhattan, IL. Residents and businesses throughout the village now have access to Comcast’s full suite of Xfinity residential and Comcast Business services, including Internet speeds faster than a gig.
“State-of-the-art Internet and WiFi connectivity is crucial to schoolwork, the workplace, and almost every other aspect of our lives,” said Manhattan Chamber of Commerce President Becky Bouck. “It also helps communities attract and retain residents and businesses and drives economic growth.”
“Comcast is proud to serve Manhattan and deepen our presence in Will County,” said Chris Smith, Comcast’s Greater Chicago Region Senior Vice President. “We’ve invested $1.4 billion in our network in Illinois over the last three years alone to increase Internet speeds, accommodate the growing number of connected devices, and deliver robust WiFi throughout our customers’ homes and businesses.”
Services Available
Comcast offers the following Xfinity services to residential customers across Manhattan:
- Xfinity Internet – Connect to the Xfinity network and get speeds up to 2 gigabits per second (Gbps), xFi Advanced Gateways, and powerful WiFi Boost Pods that extend coverage to every corner of your home.
- Xfinity Mobile – Purchase new mobile phones, devices, and accessories and choose a flexible data plan – Unlimited or By the Gig – that fits your unique needs.
- Xfinity TV – Explore the X1 platform – the ultimate entertainment experience – and try the award-winning Xfinity Voice Remote.
- Xfinity Home – Choose from Xfinity’s Self-Protection or Pro Protection home security and automation solutions.
- Xumo Stream Box from Xfinity – Discover a 4K streaming device, offered to Xfinity Internet customers at no additional monthly cost, that brings together the best of live TV and streaming into one simple, intuitive experience.
Businesses in Manhattan also have access to Comcast Business’ full suite of services, including Internet speeds up to 100 Gbps, Ethernet, Advanced Voice, Comcast Business Mobile and a variety of cloud services and other advanced services.
In addition, the expansion provides Manhattan households with access to Comcast’s Internet Essentials program. Internet Essentials is a low-cost Internet service available to eligible low-income households with students of all ages, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and public housing residents enrolled in government assistance programs, ranging from Medicaid and SSI to SNAP. The program has helped 1.9 million Illinois residents connect to the Internet at home since it launched in 2011.
To learn more or sign up for Xfinity products and services, visit www.xfinity.com or call 1-800-Xfinity. To learn more or to sign up for Comcast Business products and services, visit www.business.comcast.com or call 866-429-3085.
Powered by Xfinity
Comcast’s network and Internet experience are powering homes and businesses today and into the future:
- Ultimate Capacity: Xfinity customers connect more than 1 billion devices across the company’s network annually. With the next-generation Xfinity gateways we deliver the most advanced WiFi technology carrying three times more bandwidth to power streaming, gaming, videoconferencing and more, simultaneously.
- Fastest Internet: More than a third of Xfinity Internet customers subscribe to gigabit speed products. Recently, Comcast connected the first customers to a DOCSIS 4.0 connection, delivering symmetrical gig speeds over existing connections in customers’ homes, and plans to roll out these speeds across the country over the coming years.
- Unprecedented Coverage: The latest Xfinity Gateway provides a more reliable connection throughout the home. Customers can get WiFi coverage with a powerful Xfinity WiFi Boost Pod that extends coverage to hard-to-reach areas of the home.
- Most Reliable Connection: Comcast is scaling the nation’s largest and most reliable network that passes 60 million homes and businesses and counting. The company recently launched Storm-Ready WiFi, a new device that comes equipped with LTE cellular and battery backup to help keep customers connected even when the power goes out.
- Ultra-Low Latency: The Xfinity Network and the latest Xfinity Gateway are a powerful combination that deliver ultra-low latency for those moments when response times matter most like video games, a fast-growing category with Xfinity households averaging more than one gaming console per home.
