Comcast has announced a significant internet speed upgrade for over 20 million Xfinity customers. This upgrade promises to increase speeds by 50 to 100 percent, effectively doubling internet speeds for many. As an added bonus, subscribers to plans with speeds of 400Mbps or higher will receive a year of Unlimited Xfinity Mobile service free of charge. This combined offer presents substantial potential savings for users.
This speed boost comes at no extra cost to customers. Comcast attributes this improvement to their extensive fiber network and over $80 billion invested in research and development over the past decade. The result is a substantial benefit for Xfinity users, enabling faster downloads and significantly quicker uploads for everything from work documents to high-definition videos. This means a smoother online experience overall.
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“Our faster download and upload speeds, combined with our world-class WiFi equipment, ultra-low-lag Internet experience, and WiFi PowerBoost that delivers speeds up to a gig, are providing customers with a converged connectivity experience that we believe is unmatched in the industry,” said Emily Waldorf, Senior Vice President of Consumer Products, Comcast Connectivity and Platforms. “Because 90 percent of Xfinity Mobile Internet traffic travels over WiFi, not cellular, this combination of products delivers a faster Internet and mobile experience and hundreds of dollars of savings to customers.”
The advantages of these increased speeds are clear. Faster downloads allow users to fully utilize streaming services and engage in cloud gaming without extensive installation wait times. Improved upload speeds streamline content creation and sharing. However, it’s important to ensure your router can handle these enhanced speeds. If you’re using an older Xfinity router, upgrading to a model with higher bandwidth capacity is recommended to maximize the benefits of this speed increase.
This upgrade from Comcast offers substantial improvements in internet speed and mobile connectivity, creating a more seamless and efficient online experience for millions of Xfinity customers.
