Comcast is launching a new internet service that will deliver speeds up to 1 Gigabit-per-second (Gbps) to residential and business customers in Connecticut, Vermont and western Massachusetts. These speeds will be among the fastest and most widely available and include access to the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network of more than 19 million hotspots. Comcast plans to launch 1 Gig service to the majority of its service areas in Connecticut, Vermont and western Massachusetts throughout 2018.
Comcast’s new 1 Gigabit Internet service uses DOCSIS 3.1 technology that makes it possible to deliver ultra-fast speeds over the existing communications lines that are already in most homes and neighborhoods. To enjoy the service, all customers need to do is install a new DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem.
“With the launch of our 1 Gigabit service, we continue to deliver an unparalleled Internet experience for our customers in terms of speed, control and reliability,” said Michael Parker, Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Western New England Region. “We’ve increased internet speeds 17 times in the past 17 years and we will continue to bring customers the absolute fastest speeds possible by proactively investing in our advanced, high performance network.”
With a 1 Gigabit connection, customers can:
- Download a 5 Gigabyte HD movie in 40 seconds;
- Download a 600 Megabyte TV episode in four seconds;
- Download a 150 Megabyte music album in two seconds; and
- Download 15 Gigabyte video game in two minutes
Comcast has invested billions of dollars in its network, locally and nationally, to meet consumer demand, and delivers speeds from 15 Mbps up to 2 Gbps for residential customers and up to 10 Gbps for business customers.
The roll out of gigabit speeds in Connecticut, Vermont and western Massachusetts follows a number of moves Comcast has made to enhance its high-speed Internet offerings, including an expansion of its national Wi-Fi network, which now includes 19 million hotspots; doubling its network capacity every 18 to 24 months; and introducing xFi, a free platform that lets customers personalize, manage and control their home Wi-Fi experience.
The everyday price for Residential Gigabit service is $104.95 a month, without a term contract, and a promotional price of $89.99 a month for 12 months is being offered. New and existing customers can visit https://comca.st/2HxPTNw to learn about the new service and request additional information.
Pricing for Comcast Business services varies. Customers can contact their local Comcast salesperson for more information. Businesses already served by Comcast can upgrade to Business Internet 1 Gig or Business Internet 500 by visiting https://comca.st/2HyeTUQ.
