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The Saint Paul PublicHousing Agency (PHA) and Comcast today announced they have partneredto provide a WiFi connection to Xfinity's advanced network in all16 of PHA’s buildings in Saint Paul. The partnership is Comcast’sfirst collaboration with a Minnesota-based housing agency to providepre-installed, already on connectivity to the Xfinity network fortheir residents.
More than 2,500 units will be equipped with Xfinity’s fastand reliable network and wall-to-wall WiFi coverage. With Xfinity’snetwork readily available, residents will not need to schedule atechnician to set up services, wait for their modem to arrive or go toan Xfinity Store to collect their equipment. To activate service,residents will only need to call or use the Xfinity App.
“Internet accessprovides connectivity to 21st century infrastructure, equipping ourresidents with the tools vital to enhancing opportunities foreducation, employment, and quality of life," said Saint Paul MayorMelvin Carter. "The collaboration between Saint Paul PublicHousing Agency and Comcast empowers our neighbors to realize abrighter future.”
Current residents and new residents moving into WiFi readyunits can connect to the Internet within five minutes of collectingtheir keys—making it that much easier to get all their devices upand running.
“Access to WiFiisn’t just about connecting devices; for us it’s about connectingPHA residents to opportunity,” said PHA Board Chair Missy StaplesThompson. “Making PHA-owned high-rises WiFi-ready can help residentscross the digital divide and open doors to education, employment, andempowerment. We appreciate this partnership with Comcast that willbenefit residents and their communities.”
The Xfinity network willbe installed in phases. Completion of the first two buildings justoccurred, and 14 additional buildings will have WiFi ready unitsresidents can connect to by the end of 2024.
About Comcast Corporation
ComcastCorporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company.From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content andexperiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions ofcustomers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-classbroadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, andSky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports,and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock,and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to lifethrough Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visitwww.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
About theSaint Paul Public Housing Agency (PHA)
The PHA administersfederal rent subsidies that provide safe, affordable housing to morethan 22,000 Saint Paul residents. Almost half of those residents livein the 4,273 affordable homes and apartments that the PHA owns andmanages. The PHA also administers the federal rent subsidy programcalled “Housing Choice Vouchers”, previously known as Section 8.The rental vouchers help 5,243 households pay affordable rents inprivately-owned apartments and rental homes.
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