Comcast Doubles Speeds of Two Xfinity Internet Speed Tiers at No Additional Cost to Customers

Comcast announced plans to bring connected consumers the best and fastest online experience in their homes with new options for high-speed Internet service. Comcast is doubling the speeds of two of its existing Internet speed tiers in certain Comcast markets (Boston, Hartford, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Wilmington, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Richmond, and New Jersey) at no additional cost.

Specifically, Xfinity Blast! customers will now get download speeds of up to 50 Mbps (formerly 25 Mbps), and Extreme 50 customers will now receive speeds of up to 105 Mbps (formerly 50 Mbps). This is the seventh time since 2002 that Comcast has increased speeds for its customers. In addition to doubling the speeds of two existing Internet speed tiers, Comcast also announced plans that it will begin to launch Xfinity Platinum Internet, a new ultra-fast speed tier, throughout markets in its Northeast division. Xfinity Platinum Internet offers the most-advanced digital homes download speeds of up to 305 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 65 Mbps. These customers will also receive at no additional charge: Xfinity Signature Support (a $9.95/month value), providing customers 24/7 tech support from experienced and knowledgeable specialists; a wireless gateway to create a fast, efficient and secure home network; a dedicated Personal Communications Consultant to support their high-speed Internet needs; and the Constant Guard Security Suite, the most comprehensive online protection services available from any major ISP.