A Symmetrical Multi-Gigabit Connection with 8 Gig, and it Could Give Comcast a New Way to Earn More Money from Customers

It is hoped that this will boost speeds for those in places where it is not possible to get fiber. It is more competitive in places with a lot of competition, as it is against competitors such as Frontier Communications, which provide symmetrical multi-gigabit connections.

It will be simpler to download and upload files with 5 Gig because of the file size. “And 8 Gig will make sure that everything you are doing online is happening in near real time (without jitter and with low latency).” The tiers each come with a Wi-Fi 6 router and up to two mesh extenders with professional installation, but you can use your own router if you want. The 5Gbps tier will cost $125 per month, while the 8Gbps tier will cost $150 per month. Both will have symmetrical upload and download speeds.

In a press release, it was announced that it had successfully tested a symmetrical multi-gigabit DOCSIS 4 connection on its live network, and that it would be offering 10G services in the second half of 2023.

It also potentially gives Comcast another way to earn more money from existing subscribers, which would align with Comcast’s new plan to increase revenue despite customer growth that’s stalled in recent quarters. The average price of cable and internet nationally is going to go up by 3.8 percent, according to a notice from the cable giant. The writer of the bill says that the internet and TV service will be more expensive next month.