Comcast Expands High-Speed Internet to Rural Clark County Homes

Public-private partnership brings reliable broadband to nearly 500 rural residences

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Comcast has completed a $5.21 million high-speed internet expansion project in partnership with Clark County, Washington, bringing reliable broadband access to nearly 500 rural homes northeast of Battle Ground Lake. The project was funded through a public-private partnership, with the county contributing $3.65 million in federal ARPA funds.

Why it matters

This expansion aligns with Clark County's goal of increasing access to high-speed internet throughout the region, enabling more residents to fully participate in modern life through remote work, telehealth, online learning, and home-based businesses. The partnership reflects a collaborative effort to close the digital divide in underserved rural areas.

The details

The completed project extends from the northeast corner of Battle Ground Lake east to approximately Northeast 220th Avenue. Comcast worked with Clark County to secure funding and execute the network expansion, which was delivered ahead of schedule and on budget.

  • The $5.21 million project was approved by Clark County in July 2024.
  • Comcast recently announced the completion of the network expansion.

The players

Clark County Council

The local government entity that partnered with Comcast on the broadband expansion project and contributed $3.65 million in federal ARPA funds.

Sue Marshall

The Chair of the Clark County Council, who praised the successful public-private partnership.

Comcast

The telecommunications company that executed the network expansion and partnered with Clark County on the project.

Keith Turner

The senior vice president for Comcast's Pacific Northwest Region, who commented on the company's collaboration with Clark County.

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What they’re saying

“This public–private partnership has been a great success, and I'm excited to see it completed ahead of schedule and on budget.”

— Sue Marshall, Clark County Council Chair (clarkcountytoday.com)

“Comcast is proud to partner with Clark County leaders to close the digital divide and ensure more residents and businesses have access to reliable, high-speed broadband.”

— Keith Turner, Senior Vice President, Comcast Pacific Northwest Region (clarkcountytoday.com)

What’s next

The successful completion of this project is expected to pave the way for future broadband expansion efforts in other underserved rural areas of Clark County.

The takeaway

This public-private partnership demonstrates how local governments can collaborate with private companies to bring high-speed internet access to rural communities, bridging the digital divide and enabling residents to fully participate in the modern digital economy.