Submitted by Jack Follman of Comcast.
Starting today (March 7, 2024), approximately 7,000 Xfinity Internet customers in Lakewood will receive faster speeds from Comcast at no additional cost. More than 800,000 people in Washington state.
Why is this important?
Streaming live sports, games, and other data-rich applications are taking internet consumption to new heights. As data needs grow in the always-connected home, Xfinity ensures customers can stream, surf and share on networks and services they can trust, now and in the future.
- Be more efficient and get things done faster: Because the internet is fast, you can find what you need online faster, making studying and research easier.
- Streaming and download improvements: High-speed internet is very important if you want to watch videos in high quality without waiting for them to load or if you need to download large files at high speed. This makes using the Internet more enjoyable and less stressful.
- better video conferencing: Nowadays, being able to video chat with people all over the world is extremely important for staying in touch and working. High-speed internet makes it easy to work from home and talk to people far away, as these video chats are clear and lag-free.
- Enhanced online gaming: For online gaming to be fair and fun, you need a fast and reliable internet connection with no lag, especially when playing games that require quick reactions. Fast internet also means you can play games in high quality.
- Multiple device support: With so many smart devices at home and work, having high-speed internet means you can have them all online at the same time without slowing down your connection.
- Cloud computing and storage: High-speed internet is essential for efficient use of cloud services. This includes storing files online, using apps that run on the internet, and more advanced business technologies that rely on the cloud.
- smart home devices: Many homes have gadgets that need to be constantly online, such as security cameras, smart thermostats, and speakers. High-speed internet allows these gadgets to work together without any problems.
Who benefits?
Starting today, new and existing customers in King County and Washington State will be able to take advantage of the following speed improvements:
- Connecting: 75Mbps～150Mbps
- Further connections: 200Mbps～300Mbps
- fast: 400Mbps～500Mbps
- Xfinity Prepaid: 50Mbps～200Mbps
