Comcast Extends its High-Speed Internet Network and Brings Advanced Connectivity Services to Block 59 Redevelopment in Naperville

Expansion follows network investment of $1.4 billion in Illinois over the last three years

Comcast Business announced the completion of a project to extend its network in Naperville, IL, bringing Comcast Business’s high-speed Internet, cybersecurity, and other advanced technology solutions to Block 59, a 16.5-acre redevelopment on the northeast corner of Route 59 and Aurora Avenue with new dining, retail, and entertainment attractions.

Connecting Naperville’s Businesses to the Future

With the extension complete, businesses in Block 59 now have access to Comcast Business’s full suite of solutions, including Internet speeds up to 100 Gigabits per second (Gbps) over Ethernet, Advanced Voice, Comcast Business Mobile, and a variety of cloud services.

Comcast Business is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions, helping businesses of all sizes adapt, evolve, and thrive in an ever-changing digital landscape. Across industries and around the globe, Comcast Business designs and delivers reliable, flexible, and scalable solutions that help empower business growth.

“Block 59 has already announced many new businesses who have been eager to call Naperville home,” said Scott Wehrli, Mayor of Naperville. “Comcast’s investment in this redevelopment will continue to invigorate the city’s Route 59 corridor with new restaurants, retail stores, and entertainment options for our community.”

An Investment in Naperville

“The Block 59 redevelopment is more than a revitalization project – it’s a catalyst that will bring more people to Naperville to connect, shop, dine, and invest in our community,” said Kaylin Risvold, President & CEO of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. “We’re fortunate to have so many Chamber Members already investing in Block 59. Knowing that Comcast Business, a dedicated member for over 20 years, is expanding their services to this vibrant new area shows how working together helps our businesses – and Naperville – continue to move Business Forward.”

With a suite of solutions including connectivity, networking, cybersecurity, and unified communications and a range of service models, Comcast Business can meet the needs of any size business at scale. Comcast Business’ position as a part of Comcast Corporation – a Fortune 50 leading media, technology, and entertainment company – enables a unique set of capabilities and a broad perspective to customers.

“Comcast is proud to bring our full suite of connectivity and technology solutions to Block 59 businesses to ensure they have the speed and reliability necessary to thrive,” said Sean McCarthy, Comcast’s Regional Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Initiatives.

Overall, Comcast has invested over $80 billion in the last ten years to grow and evolve its next-generation network nationwide across the company’s service footprint, including $1.4 billion in Illinois alone over the past three years.

Comcast has more than 65,000 miles of advanced network infrastructure in Illinois and offers gigabit+ Internet speeds to residential and business customers across its service footprint in the Chicago area and nationally. In addition, the company has more than 1.8 million WiFi hotspots in the state and more than 23 million nationwide.

To learn more about Comcast Business services, visit www.business.comcast.com or call 866-429-3085.