Comcast completed more than $72 million worth of work to restore connectivity and fortify the Xfinity network in Southwest Florida after Hurricane Ian’s impact in 2022. The project comprised more than 70 miles of new lines rebuilt across Sanibel, including the installation of a 10-mile underground fiber line from the mainland in Lee County to the island community. Company officials said the new fiber allows Comcast to provide network redundancy in Sanibel, making sure there is a backup internet connection from the mainland. There are now separate fiber paths connecting the island from the mainland. Thus, if one of them is down, officials said Comcast Business and Xfinity services will most likely not be impacted because the other fiber path will seamlessly take over and provide connectivity. However, the network could still be impacted by other factors.