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Today, millions of Xfinity Internet customerswho subscribe to value-focused products – Connect, Connect More,Fast and Prepaid – are waking up to faster speeds at no additionalcost. As the need for data increases in ever-connected households,Xfinity is ensuring customers can stream, surf, and share on a networkand service they can rely on today and in the future.
“For more than 20years, we have shown our appreciation to our customers with annualspeed increases,” said Emily Waldorf, Senior Vice President,Consumer Internet Services, Comcast. “Streaming live sports, gaming,and other data-rich applications are driving Internet consumption tonew heights, and with the potential that funding for the AffordableConnectivity Program will not be renewed, this year we have reallyleaned into boosting speeds for our value portfolio so all ourcustomers can take advantage of these new capabilities.”
Starting today, new andexisting customers can take advantage of the following speedincreases:
- Connect: 75 Mbps to 150 Mbps
- Connect More: 200 Mbpsto 300 Mbps
- Fast: 400 Mbps to 500 Mbps
- XfinityPrepaid: 50 Mbps to 200 Mbps
Value BeyondFast Speeds
The speed increases rolling out today are made possible byComcast’s fiber-based network which has been built to deliver anexceptional Internet experience, ubiquitously, to the more than 60million homes and businesses across the country. It is a culminationof years of research, technological breakthroughs, and massiveinvestments, more than $20 billion since 2018 alone, in developmentand infrastructure.
Fast speed is an important feature of a comprehensiveconnectivity experience that also combines this powerful network withsophisticated hardware and software to deliver incredible benefits toconsumers:
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Reliability – Fast Internetspeeds won’t matter if you don’t have a reliable broadbandconnection. Xfinity has greater than 99 percent reliability, and theXfinity network utilizes artificial intelligence to keep customersconnected by fixing issues before they even affect homes.
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Digital Security – xFi Advanced Security, included for free for customers who leasean Xfinity gateway, protects connected devices from malware and otherthreats at the gateway before they reach connected household devices.Since launching xFi Advanced Security, Xfinity has stopped more than10 billion cyber security threats.
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Next-Level WiFi – Next-generation Xfinitygateways deliver advanced WiFi capacity to power hundreds ofdevices in homes and more than a billion devices each year acrossComcast’s network.
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Later this year, Comcast will introduce its latestgateway, the XB10, the first to incorporate unified DOCSIS 4.0, WiFi7, and AI technologies. The XB10 will be capable of deliveringsymmetrical multi-gig speeds over WiFi and connect up to 300devices.
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WiFi Boost Pods work with Xfinity gateways toextend WiFi coverage to hard-to-reach areas of the home. The latestWiFi extender, Storm-Ready WiFi, is Xfinity’s most powerful deviceto date and helps maintain a strong connection even if the power goesout. Visit an Xfinity store or visit Xfinity.com to learn moreabout Storm-Ready WiFi.
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Keeping Customers Connected
The federal government recently announced thatthe Affordable Connectivity Program could end as early as April if itdoes not receive additional funding. The speed increases rolling outtoday will help to ensure those who may be affected by the end of ACPwill continue to have access to fast, affordable, reliable Internetoptions.
- Xfinity Promotional Offers – Xfinity is making itscurrent promotional offers on other tiers of service available for newand existing ACP participants. Customers are encouraged to call1-800-Xfinity to learn more about what offers may be available intheir area. Teams are ready to work with customers to move them to aplan that best fits their budget and connectivity needs if they willno longer be able to afford their current tier of service without the$30 ACP benefit.
- Internet Essentials – Xfinitycustomers benefitting from ACP are automatically eligible to enroll in InternetEssentials for as low as $9.95 a month or Internet EssentialsPlus, which doubles the speed of traditional Internet Essentials for$29.95 per month. Both services provide fast and reliable homeInternet with no credit checks or cancellation fees and come withequipment included.
To learnmore about Xfinity’s Internet and connectivity solutions forcustomers, click here .
AboutComcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA)is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity andplatforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, ourbusinesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, andguests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, andvideo through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute,and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brandsincluding NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bringincredible theme parks and attractions to life through UniversalDestinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com formore information.
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