Comcast Introduces Multi-Gig Symmetrical Speeds in Atlanta

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Comcast - CMCSA: Comcast introduces DOCSIS 4.0 technology in select Atlanta neighborhoods, offering symmetrical multi-gigabit upload and download speeds. The new X-Class Internet portfolio includes X-300 Mbps, X-500 Mbps, X-1 Gbps, and X-2 Gbps speeds, catering to various customer needs and providing low latency for live sports streaming, work calls, and gaming.

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• DOCSIS 4.0 deployment marks a significant advancement in Internet connectivity, providing multi-gigabit symmetrical speeds to customers over existing connections.
• Comcast's investment of over $30 billion in its network nationally and $2.8 billion in Georgia over the last three years showcases the company's commitment to innovation and expansion.
• The introduction of the X-Class Internet portfolio demonstrates Comcast's dedication to offering a wide range of speed options to meet diverse household needs at affordable costs.

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New DOCSIS 4.0 deployment provides 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 1Gbps and 2Gbps upload and download speeds to select neighborhoods in Atlanta

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Comcast announced that this month Atlanta residents in select neighborhoods became among the first in the nation to receive symmetrical multi-gigabit upload and download speeds powered by DOCSIS 4.0 technology. The latest version of DOCSIS technology is a giant leap forward in Internet connectivity, delivering symmetrical speeds, low latency, and ultimate capacity over the connections that already exist in customer homes.

DOCSIS technology is a giant leap forward in Internet connectivity that can deliver multi-gigabit symmetrical speeds to customers over the connections that already exist in tens of millions of homes in Comcast markets across the country. (Photo: Business Wire)

“The enhancements we have been making to our network over the past few years have brought us to this pivotal moment of being the first to introduce DOCSIS 4.0 and multi-gig symmetrical speeds to the Atlanta market,” said Tony Speller, Senior Vice President of Technical Operations and Engineering at Comcast Central Division. “This new technology will revolutionize the Internet experience – especially how our customers experience live sports, gaming, and more.”

Comcast has launched the next-generation X-Class Internet portfolio, which will be available to new and existing Internet customers connected via DOCSIS 4.0. The X-Class speed tiers include X-300 Mbps, X-500 Mbps, X-1 Gbps and X-2 Gbps upload and download speeds and low lag for the ultimate live sports streaming experience on Peacock, smooth connections on work calls, and ultra-responsive gaming.

In addition to multi-gig speeds, Comcast offers residential customers more options than anyone else to choose the speeds that meet their household needs, for costs as low as $9.95 (or free with the Affordable Connectivity Program) through its Internet Essentials program for income-qualified households.

Comcast is already the largest provider of gigabit-plus Internet speeds in the country and was the first to deliver gigabit speeds over its entire network. Comcast has invested more than $30 billion in its network nationally in the last decade to support these innovations and $2.8 billion in Georgia over the last three years to expand, strengthen and evolve its network. Investing in communities nationwide will allow Comcast to break new ground and continue delivering Internet service in the coming years.

Residential customers in Atlanta can sign up online for the new DOCSIS 4.0-powered Internet plans. Availability to business customers, as well as additional markets in Georgia and across the Comcast footprint will be announced in 2024. To learn more about Comcast’s revolutionary technology, click here.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

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FAQ

What technology is Comcast introducing in select Atlanta neighborhoods?

Comcast is introducing DOCSIS 4.0 technology in select Atlanta neighborhoods, offering symmetrical multi-gigabit upload and download speeds.

What are the speed options in the new X-Class Internet portfolio?

The new X-Class Internet portfolio includes X-300 Mbps, X-500 Mbps, X-1 Gbps, and X-2 Gbps upload and download speeds, catering to various customer needs.

How is Comcast supporting affordable Internet access for income-qualified households?

Comcast offers Internet Essentials program for income-qualified households, providing speeds as low as $9.95 or free with the Affordable Connectivity Program.

What is the significance of Comcast's investment in its network?

Comcast's investment of over $30 billion in its network nationally and $2.8 billion in Georgia over the last three years showcases the company's commitment to innovation and expansion.