Xfinity home internet users, your experience is about to get better thanks to this new Comcast upgrade. If you’re a gamer, this upgrade could impact you the most. In January, Comcast announced a new technology that would significantly reduce your network latency, bringing a smoother experience for Apple, Meta, Nvidia and Valve’s Steam users. Whether prepping for a FaceTime call with your friends, streaming a new show or getting ready to play Portal 2, this news might be music to your ears. Read on to learn which cities will have this upgrade first.
Xfinity Internet is available to more than 63 million homes nationwide. A spokesperson from Xfinity tells CNET that working latency was reduced by 78% after trials on this new technology.
What will this technology do?
Xfinity’s launching of a new open standard technology means that it will be for public use, but it may take some time before it’s fully integrated and available across the country. According to a company press release, this new technology will significantly lower users’ latency, which will be optimal for a smoother online and gaming experience.
In most markets, Xfinity users can expect maximum download speeds of 1,000 or 1,200 megabits per second, which is plenty for the average American household. But speeds aren’t everything.
“Modern applications are real-time and interactive and require more than just fast speeds. Xfinity Internet’s lower lag times will be a differentiator for Comcast,” Emily Waldorf, senior vice president of consumer products for Comcast Connectivity and Platforms, writes in a company press release.
What does this mean for your home internet?
