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Comcast and Fastly Partner to Develop Next-Generation Content and Application Delivery Model to Deliver Xfinity<\/b>Members Faster, More Reliable Streaming<\/b><\/p>\n

Industry-First Deployment Integrates Fastly\u2019s Software Across Comcast\u2019s Network to Further Reduce Latency and Expand Capacity<\/i><\/p>\n

Establishes a New Approach for the Industry to Deliver the Biggest Moments in Streaming and Gaming, and Power Edge AI Services<\/i><\/p>\n

PHILADELPHIA & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nComcast and Fastly today announced a next-generation content and application delivery partnership that pushes live streaming content closer to the edge of the network, helping power faster, lower-latency experiences for millions of Xfinity members. By integrating Fastly\u2019s software into Comcast\u2019s nationwide network, content can be delivered from locations closer to customers\u2019 homes, reducing lag and improving video quality even when millions of people are watching at the same time. Bringing computing power and content close to customers can also improve performance for other latency-sensitive applications, from online gaming to emerging AI services such as AI inference.<\/p>\n

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260910842801\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Industry-First<\/p>\n

Industry-First Deployment Integrates Fastly\u2019s Software Across Comcast\u2019s Network to Further Reduce Latency and Expand Capacity<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\nThe deployment creates an industry-first hyper-local, highly intelligent service layer across Comcast\u2019s network by embedding Fastly\u2019s programmable edge software into Comcast’s edge compute platform. By bringing content and programmable services closer to millions of Xfinity customers, this platform is uniquely designed to handle massive live streaming traffic, real-time security, edge compute, and AI services.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThe stakes will never be higher than during this upcoming fall football season, when a single streaming game can drive record network traffic,\u201d said Elad Nafshi, Chief Network Officer, Comcast. \u201cDelivering these moments flawlessly, and at increasing frequency and scale, demands that content providers, edge platforms, and network operators collaborate on future-ready innovation. We\u2019ve built intelligence and computing power deep within our network, and by integrating Fastly into that architecture, we\u2019re establishing a new approach for the industry to deliver the biggest moments in streaming with speed, reliability, and quality like never before.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Advantage of Comcast\u2019s Network Edge<\/b><\/p>\n

\nComcast\u2019s network is equipped with more than 200 AI-powered, data-processing edge compute centers distributed across the country and located close to customers. By bringing Fastly\u2019s technology into each of these locations, Comcast can store and deliver content much closer to the customer instead of requiring it to travel from distant data centers.<\/p>\n

\nThis architecture becomes especially important during massive live events when millions of people are watching and requesting streaming content at the same time. The solution allows for traffic volume and network capacity to be actively managed in real time, so that every viewer\u2019s experience is optimized for overall performance. Initial results have demonstrated substantial gains in data delivery and significant reductions in round-trip latency compared to traditional content delivery mechanisms. The overall effect is a better streaming experience for viewers on the Comcast network, delivering the highest video quality and stability, with the lowest lag, especially when it matters most, like live sports or major gaming releases.<\/p>\n

Why It Matters for Viewers<\/b><\/p>\n