Kings County celebrates 2 broadband expansion projects
AT&T and Comcast recently held two groundbreaking ceremonies for their major broadband infrastructure project in Kettleman City and the Lemoore area.
The first groundbreaking was held on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Kettleman City. This project connects 363 unserved locations throughout Kettleman City. Per the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), an estimated population of 1,400 will now have access to high-speed internet. AT&T’s infrastructure buildout also includes areas surrounding Kettleman City, such as south of Kettleman City near Highway 41 and Kettleman Station, southwest along Highway 41, and east of Kettleman City off Racine Avenue.
Construction for this buildout is scheduled to begin in early 2026. At the ceremony, AT&T also donated $1,500 to Kings County Firefighters Association for their continued support to the Kettleman City community. The expansion is made possible by a $4.07 million Federal Funding Account grant AT&T received from the CPUC and additional funding from AT&T.
The second groundbreaking was held on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at Kings County Fire Station 6, in the Island District. This buildout expands access to nearly 4,000 previously unserved households and businesses in the Lemoore area and surrounding Island District. Construction for this buildout is scheduled to begin late 2025 and be completed by late 2026. Comcast also donated $10,000 to Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) for their support to the Kings County community, supporting their efforts to connect residents to crucial services.
This expansion was made possible by a $21 million Federal Funding Account grant Comcast received from the CPUC and private funding by Comcast.
“We are thrilled that AT&T and Comcast are expanding its services to Kings County,” said Doug Verboon, chairman of the Kings County Board of Supervisors (District 3). “These projects are a significant investment that will support local businesses and improve our residents’ quality of life.”
The County is excited to continue public-private partnerships aimed at expanding digital access and closing the digital divide for County residents.