"The Central Division is creating a new territory-based sales model that will connect more closely with residential prospects and customers in their communities," Comcast spokeswoman Jennifer Moyer said Thursday. "By giving highly trained sales professionals direct responsibility for entire neighborhoods, we can provide a better experience for those who are interested in our services, during and after the sale." Comcast offered severance and several months of health-care coverage, she said. Terminated employees also could apply for other Comcast jobs.