The Saint Paul Public Housing Agency (PHA) and Comcast celebrated their partnership to provide wall-to-wall WiFi connectivity to all 16 of PHA’s buildings in Saint Paul. Comcast’s investment in this partnership means more than 2,500 units will be equipped with this modern and innovative WiFi coverage on Xfinity’s network.
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The ribbon-cutting event was hosted at the first building to complete installation of Xfinity’s advanced network with community partners, elected officials and leadership from the Saint Paul Public Housing Agency, all joining.
“Internet access provides connectivity to 21st century infrastructure, equipping our residents with the tools vital to enhancing opportunities for education, employment, and quality of life. The collaboration between Saint Paul Public Housing Agency and Comcast empowers our neighbors to realize a brighter future.”
Saint Paul Mayor, Melvin Carter
So, what does this mean for residents? It means being able to have an in-home fast and reliable internet connection immediately at their convenience. Residents will not need to schedule a technician to set up services, wait for their modem to arrive or go to an Xfinity store to collect their equipment. To activate the service, residents will only need to call or use the Xfinity App– making it that much easier to get all their devices up and running.
“Access to WiFi isn’t just about connecting devices; for us it’s about connecting PHA residents to opportunity. Making PHA-owned high-rises WiFi-ready can help residents cross the digital divide and open doors to education, employment, and empowerment. We appreciate this partnership with Comcast that will benefit residents and their communities.”
PHA Board Chair, Missy Staples Thompson
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The Xfinity network will be installed in phases. Completion of the first two buildings just occurred, and 14 additional buildings will have WiFi ready units residents can connect to by the end of 2024.
