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If you're a Comcast internet customer, there's a good chance you just received an upgrade at no cost. The company announced today that it has improved internet speeds for both Xfinity products and NOW prepaid products -- for more than 20 million customers in all.
Up to 100% faster
The new upload speeds will be 50 to 100% faster than before, Comcast says, allowing you to upload large files or post videos and photos to social media faster than ever. Comcast also says download speeds are getting a boost, but it did not specify how much.
If you're interested in testing your new speed, several online tools are available, including simply Googling "speed test", which lets you run a quick assessment.
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With the rise of working from home and remote learning, upload speeds are more important than ever. While the majority of your internet browsing involves download speeds, you'll notice the upload speed increase most when you're making video calls, sending files, or uploading content.
This is especially important, Comcast explained in its press release, because 94 percent of devices connecting to the internet do so through Wi-Fi.
Comcast made a similar move about a year ago, doubling speeds on many tiers, before announcing its new low-lag internet earlier this year.
But that's not all
In addition to the speed upgrade, Comcast also announced that subscribers who have a 400Mbps or faster plan will receive a free Unlimited line on Xfinity Mobile for a year. This applies to both new and existing customers, and you can sign up at Xfinity.com or in the Xfinity app.
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The company added that the surprise speed boost was possible due to its fiber-based network, which reaches more than 64 million homes and businesses, along with "massive investments, including more than $80 billion over the last decade."
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