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Comcast Connects 12,000 Additional Homes and Businesses Across Lynchburg, VA Area

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Carriers and Services, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Entertainment, Internet, Professional Services, Hardware, Business, Technology, Security, TV and Radio, Telecommunications, Storm, Organization, Xfinity, Project, City, Comcast Business, Videotelephony, Enterprise, Senior, Wi-Fi, Video, Internet service provider

Comcast today announced an expansion of its fast, reliable and fiber-based network to 12,000 additional homes and businesses across the Lynchburg, VA area.

Key Points: 
  • Comcast today announced an expansion of its fast, reliable and fiber-based network to 12,000 additional homes and businesses across the Lynchburg, VA area.
  • This expansion includes the following areas:
    Campbell County, VA – Xfinity and Comcast Business services are now available to 6,700 additional homes and businesses in Campbell County, VA.
  • The City of Lynchburg, VA – Comcast is bringing its advanced products and services to 2,100 additional homes and businesses in the City of Lynchburg.
  • Forest, VA – Comcast is bringing its advanced products and services to 3,200 additional homes and businesses in Forest, VA. Construction is underway and services are already available to some homes and businesses.

Triple-I: 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast to be ‘Very Active’

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Professional Services, Insurance, Natural Disasters, Environment, Storm, Emerald, Season, Drainage, Tropical Storm Ophelia, Florida Panhandle, Atmospheric science, Insurance Information Institute, Policy, Information International, Inc., CSU, Wind, Water, Klotzbach, Family, Probability, NFIP, Drinking water, Property insurance

A very active tropical cyclone season is projected for 2024 in the Atlantic basin, according to a forecast released today by Colorado State University’s (CSU) Department of Atmospheric Science.

Key Points: 
  • A very active tropical cyclone season is projected for 2024 in the Atlantic basin, according to a forecast released today by Colorado State University’s (CSU) Department of Atmospheric Science.
  • Major hurricanes are defined as those with wind speeds reaching Category 3, 4 or 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale .
  • It was the third hurricane, and second major hurricane, to make a Florida landfall over the past two seasons.
  • A warmer-than-normal tropical Atlantic provides a more conducive dynamic and thermodynamic environment for hurricane formation and intensification.

Appeals Court Rules Winter Storm Uri Cases Can Move Forward Against Transmission and Distribution Utilities

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Legal, Professional Services, Storm, Electricity, Winter storm, CenterPoint Energy, Personal injury, Luminant, NRG, American Electric Power, Supreme Court of Texas, Death, Freezing, Oncor Electric Delivery, ERCOT, Exelon, Tobacco

A three-judge panel of the Texas 14th Court of Appeals in Houston has unanimously ruled that Winter Storm Uri-related lawsuits against Texas electric transmission and distribution utilities (TDUs) can move forward to trial.

Key Points: 
  • A three-judge panel of the Texas 14th Court of Appeals in Houston has unanimously ruled that Winter Storm Uri-related lawsuits against Texas electric transmission and distribution utilities (TDUs) can move forward to trial.
  • “It was a conscious decision to cut off power to certain neighborhoods and several people lost their lives as a result.
  • In 2023, the Texas Supreme Court found that ERCOT, the nonprofit corporation operating the state’s electrical grid, qualified for sovereign immunity from litigation.
  • Winter Storm Uri brought near-zero-degree temperatures and freezing rain to Texas in February 2021.

Trustfull Appoints Jim Greenwell as Executive Advisor

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Data Management, Security, Apps, Applications, Technology, Software, Networks, Storm, BSS, Thomson Reuters, ACE, Intelligence, Greenwell, Sale, LCC, LON, IP, Fraud, Telecom, Multimedia, Government

Trustfull, a leading risktech platform utilizing silent checks on phone, email, IP address, and device intelligence to combat fraud across onboarding, authentication, and payments, announces the appointment of Jim Greenwell as Executive Advisor.

Key Points: 
  • Trustfull, a leading risktech platform utilizing silent checks on phone, email, IP address, and device intelligence to combat fraud across onboarding, authentication, and payments, announces the appointment of Jim Greenwell as Executive Advisor.
  • In his role as Executive Advisor, Greenwell will collaborate closely with Trustfull's leadership team to further enhance the platform's capabilities and drive its expansion into new markets.
  • Commenting on the appointment, Trustfull CEO Marko Maras said, "We are thrilled to welcome Jim to Trustfull as our Executive Advisor.
  • Jim Greenwell also expressed his enthusiasm about joining Trustfull, stating, "I am honored to join Trustfull as Executive Advisor.

Comcast Activates $4.5M Fiber-Rich Internet Network in Houston County, Alabama

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Internet, Technology, Entertainment, Telecommunications, TV and Radio, Storm, Organization, Xfinity, Veteran, Comcast, Comcast Business, Videotelephony, Enterprise, Alabama State Route 210, Senior, Wi-Fi, Student, Cowarts, Alabama, Disability, Multimedia, Video, Data-rate units, Internet service provider

A new and powerful Internet network is now online in parts of Houston County, Alabama, connecting communities to high-speed, reliable Internet.

Key Points: 
  • A new and powerful Internet network is now online in parts of Houston County, Alabama, connecting communities to high-speed, reliable Internet.
  • Comcast is committed to making Internet accessible and affordable across communities in Alabama.
  • Comcast’s network and Internet experience are powering Houston County homes today and into the future with:
    Ultimate Capacity: Xfinity customers connect more than 1 billion devices across the company’s network annually.
  • Most Reliable Connection: Comcast is scaling the nation’s largest and most reliable network that passes 62 million homes and businesses and counting.

Comcast is Coming to Edison, NJ

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Carriers and Services, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Entertainment, Internet, Professional Services, Business, Technology, Small Business, Security, TV and Radio, Telecommunications, Storm, Organization, Xfinity, Project, Public utility, Partnership, School, Comcast, Comcast Business, Videotelephony, Enterprise, Senior, Wi-Fi, Internet access, Investment, Video

As a result, Comcast will expand its smart, fast, reliable, fiber-rich network to Edison and deliver its full suite of Xfinity and Comcast Business services to more than 40,000 residents and businesses in the township.

Key Points: 
  • As a result, Comcast will expand its smart, fast, reliable, fiber-rich network to Edison and deliver its full suite of Xfinity and Comcast Business services to more than 40,000 residents and businesses in the township.
  • They can also stop by our local Xfinity Store at 899 Saint George Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ to check availability.
  • Over the last several years, Comcast has expanded to more than 130,000 additional homes and businesses across the state.
  • Since 2020, Comcast has provided more than $18 million in cash and in-kind charitable contributions to support organizations across New Jersey.

Country Pointe in Plainview, LI, NY by Beechwood Is Sold Out

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, REIT, Interior Design, Building Systems, Architecture, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Storm, Friends, Tennis, Quality of life, Nature, Restaurant, Shed, Ageing, Trail View State Park, Shop, Commerce, Chase Bank, Patronage, Long Island Business News, Research, Arverne, Queens, Housing, Fidelity Investments, Family, Work, Map, Consultant, Walking, Old Country Road, Swimming, Pond, Town, News, Sea, Bath, Heart, Multimedia, Retail

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314292675/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314292675/en/
    Country Pointe in Plainview, Nassau County, Long Island, NY is a 143-acre mixed-use development by The Beechwood Organization.
  • The Shops at Country Pointe in Plainview is a $45 million 118,450-square-foot retail plaza at 1427 Old Country Road.
  • Mr. Wang’s vision laid the groundwork for Beechwood to develop Country Pointe in Plainview.
  • Brand names include Arverne by the Sea, Bishops Pond, Country Pointe, Harbor Pointe, Lakeside Pointe, Marina Pointe, Meadowbrook Pointe, Oak Ridge, South Creek, The Latch, The Selby and Vanderbilt.

Comcast Completes $46M in Technology Infrastructure Projects Across Florida’s First Coast

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, TV and Radio, Media, Communications, Technology, Entertainment, Storm, Baptist Health, Xfinity, Learning, Caregiver, Fountain, Patient, Comcast Business, Economic development, Videotelephony, Enterprise, Roger Hawkins (drummer), Quality of life, Wi-Fi, Baptists, Senior, Investment, Digital divide, Video, Data-rate units, Florida State Road 23

“Jacksonville is a dynamic, growing market,” said Comcast’s Florida Region Senior Vice President, Jeff Buzzelli.

Key Points: 
  • “Jacksonville is a dynamic, growing market,” said Comcast’s Florida Region Senior Vice President, Jeff Buzzelli.
  • “With more than 500 employees, more than 13,000 miles of network infrastructure and hundreds of thousands of customers, Comcast is part of the fabric of Jacksonville and the surrounding area.
  • We’re so happy Comcast is giving back to the community right here in Jacksonville by investing in our organization.
  • Most Reliable Connection: Comcast is scaling the nation’s largest and most reliable network that passes 62 million homes and business and counting.

Comcast Makes Major Investment in Eastern Ohio Expanding to More than 17,000 Additional Homes and Businesses in Mahoning County

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Entertainment, Technology, TV and Radio, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Internet, Storm, Xfinity, Project, Commercial Street, City, Videotelephony, Senior, Wi-Fi, Internet access, Video

Comcast today announced it is expanding its fast, reliable fiber-rich network to more than 17,000 homes and businesses in Mahoning County in Eastern Ohio.

Key Points: 
  • Comcast today announced it is expanding its fast, reliable fiber-rich network to more than 17,000 homes and businesses in Mahoning County in Eastern Ohio.
  • In addition to Mahoning County, Comcast currently serves customers in more than 65 municipalities in Ohio including areas within Belmont, Columbiana, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties.
  • Comcast also has a Lift Zone at The Bay Six Project located at 618 Commercial Street, Mingo Junction, OH 43938.
  • Most Reliable Connection: Comcast is scaling the nation’s largest and most reliable network that passes 62 million homes and business and counting.

Texas Consumers Deserve Reliable Grid at Affordable Cost

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Storm, Risk, Proposition 7, TEF, DRRS, PUC, Public utilities commission, PCM, ERCOT, TCA, Legislation, Electric power

The analysis was prepared by Josh Rhodes of IdeaSmiths and Rajaz Amitava of Astrapé Consulting for Texas Consumer Association (TCA).

Key Points: 
  • The analysis was prepared by Josh Rhodes of IdeaSmiths and Rajaz Amitava of Astrapé Consulting for Texas Consumer Association (TCA).
  • The study shows that Texas consumers will pay at least $1 billion more annually if the PUC implements the Performance Credit Mechanism (PCM) method according to H.B 1500.
  • "Texas consumers will pay tens of billions of dollars over several decades for the long-term reliability failures during Winter Storm Uri," said Haverlah.
  • It's our hope that lawmakers, regulators, and the grid operator will correct the course to provide Texas consumers the reliability they expect at a cost they can afford."