Of course, we've expected them to match FIOS speed eventually, so this announcement wasn't really unexpected.
http://www.techspot.com/news/32171-Comcast-to-roll-out-faster-Internet-speeds.html >Comcast to roll out faster Internet speeds By Jose Vilches, TechSpot. >com Published: October 22, 2008, 6:34 PM EST >The U.S. may be lagging behind in the global race for broadband >Internet speeds, but that doesn't mean we can't hear positive signs of >development every now and then. Today we hear that Comcast is >increasing its Internet bandwidth options for consumers, offering two >new high-end tiers with 22Mbps and 50Mbps speeds. >Comcast claims the 50Mbps service will enable users to download a 6 GB >HD movie in about 16 minutes, a standard-def movie (2 GB) in about 5 >minutes and a standard-def TV show (300 MB) in a matter of seconds – >that is, of course, provided the user has not exceeded its 250 >GB/month bandwidth limit and his connection has not been slowed down >for being an "excessive downloader." >The new service brings Comcast up to speed with rival Verizon, which >already offers speeds of up to 50Mbps with its FiOS Internet service >for about $140 a month. Comcast's "Extreme 50" plan (50Mbps down, >10Mbps up) will cost $139.95 a month for residential users, whereas >the "Ultra 22" (22Mbps down, 5Mbps up) will be available for $62.95 a >month. The company will also increase speeds for most existing >residential customers at no extra cost. ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
