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New Comcast Houston Store Largest In US

By TechTaffy Desk

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Comcast officially opened the Xfinity Service Center near the Galleria, at Houston, Texas. At 6,500 square feet, the new store is the company’s largest in the country.

The Galleria store is the fourth new Xfinity Service Center to open in Houston, and among 12 located throughout the Greater Houston area.

Comcast partnered with Easter Seals Greater Houston, and presented a $25,000 Comcast Assistive Technology Grant to commemorate the store opening.

[Image courtesy: Comcast]

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