Comcast acquires Latham WiFi firm Deep Blue Communications

PHOTOGRAPHER: John Cropley

LATHAM — Telecommunications industry giant Comcast has acquired Latham-based WiFi services company Deep Blue Communications.

Deep Blue will retain its name and operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Comcast. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Deep Blue engineers, installs and manages commercial WiFi networks at commercial sites. It has made the INC 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies for the last seven years.

“At Deep Blue Communications, we are passionate about WiFi,” Brian Epstein, CEO of Deep Blue Communications, said in a news release Wednesday.

“This passion has fueled our 15-year growth into a leading provider of award-winning WiFi solutions that are reshaping the landscape of today’s hospitality and entertainment industries. We’re thrilled to join Comcast and work with the Comcast Business team. Together, we will connect people, network and advanced applications to deliver ever-evolving network, guest and customer experiences.”