Comcast continues expansion in Laconia and Gilford

MANCHESTER — Comcast is continuing its ongoing expansion of its fiber-based network in Laconia and Gilford, now delivering services to nearly 8,500 homes and businesses. The company plans to complete its expansion in these areas by the end of 2022.

“Our dedicated network technicians and customer support employees continue to make great progress in expanding our smart, fast, and reliable fiber-based network in Laconia and Gilford,” said Trevor Arp, senior vice president for Comcast’s Greater Boston Region, which includes New Hampshire.

Mountain View Apartments, located in Laconia, is now offering Xfinity services to its residents as part of the current network expansion. “Mountain View Apartments offers residents a variety of amenities and we are thrilled to partner with Comcast to bring even more choice and value to our residents through Xfinity services with a reliable network and fast internet speeds,” said Tony Felch, property manager at Mountain View Apartments.

Comcast offers a dedicated site to keep Laconia and Gilford residents and businesses informed about available services, and when services will be available at their addresses, at welcome2xfinity.com.

In addition, the company recently opened a new Xfinity Store in Gilford’s Lake Shore Marketplace, 1458 Lakeshore Road. The experts at the store can help with product demonstrations and questions. They can also help local businesses in scheduling an informational meeting with the Comcast Business sales team. 

To learn more, call 800-XFINITY to sign up for service and ask about the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides $30 per month to eligible families for internet service, or take advantage of the free inclusion of Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service.

Comcast’s recent community partnerships in the Lakes Region includes the installation of a Lift Zone — free WiFi service to promote learning in community spaces — at the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region in Laconia. This Lift Zone is part of Project UP, a comprehensive, 10-year, $1 billion commitment to giving back to communities where it provides service and where its employees live and work.

“The incredible generosity from Comcast has truly changed the culture of the club and the programming we are able to provide,” said James Holmes, site director of the Lakes Region Boys & Girls Club. “Thanks to Comcast, we now have a robust WiFi network throughout the club for our members to safely and easily connect to speedy and reliable WiFi. We also received new laptop computers and tablets for the club which we are using to educate our members on digital literacy, internet safety and various technology-based programs that were previously out of our reach.”