Case Study: Mercersburg Academy achieves 5x bandwidth and seamless, buffer-free digital learning with Comcast Business Ethernet Dedicated Internet

Ethernet Dedicated Internet Service Delivers 5X More Internet Capacity, Allowing Students to Leverage Cutting-Edge Technology for 21st Century Education

Mercersburg Academy, a prestigious co-ed boarding school of more than 530 students and faculty, had implemented a campus-wide 1:1 digital learning program that strained its existing 100 Mbps connection. With 600–700 mobile devices in use at once, the network regularly slowed, causing buffering during video playback, poor application performance in class, and students struggling to complete homework.

The school upgraded to Comcast Business Ethernet Dedicated Internet (500 Mbps) and added Comcast Business TV, boosting capacity fivefold. The upgrade eliminated caching and buffering, enabled smooth access to educational apps and videos, improved faculty access to LMS and collaboration tools, and delivered stronger performance at a manageable cost, leaving students and staff more productive and satisfied.

Mercersburg Academy

Ryan Bennett

Director of Technology, Mercersburg Academy