Comcast "Finally" Doubled My Internet Download Speed

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Per this article from last year:

Comcast upgrades speeds for Xfinity Internet Performance users for free - SlashGear


Better late than never (I guess):

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How to upgrade your speed (if applicable):

Complete these easy steps to ensure you're receiving your faster speed:

1 Shut down your computer
2 Unplug your modem from the electrical outlet
3 Plug your modem back in
4 Unplug your router from the electrical outlet
5 Plug your router back in
6 Wait 30 seconds and turn your computer back on
To ensure your modem is a DOCSIS 3.0 modem and can take advantage of this speed increase, please click here:

DOCSIS Devices

Just curious to know if I'm one of the last ones to get this free upgrade.

I live in southern NJ.
 

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Just search Broadband Forums. You'll find plenty of discussion including dish, cable, fiber,TV, internet data etc.. Comcast isn't neglected. :)

I'd post the name of the one I participated on when I had Comcast. But it's been a few years. I don't remember the name of the site. I seem to have lost the bookmark. :(
 

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    Toshiba Satelite C55D-A Laptop
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    AMD EI 1200
    Memory
    4 gb DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Raedon 340 MB dedicated Ram
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Thank you MilesAhead.

I was also a frequent-flyer at many of those broadband forums in the past but they bored me to tears so I don't even visit them anymore. Actually, my post was primarily intended to be an FYI (with some curiosity included) for this forum but thanks for your response and suggestions.

Regards,

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro
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Especially with Comcast the Broadband Speed Test download number tends to be inflated. They tout "Power Boost" which is a surge at the start of the download. I found a more accurate gauge was a large download from GigaNews. After a few minutes the download speed is stabalized and you get a true number. The exception would be Business Class accounts. According to the Software Developer of Newsbin, his Comcast Business Class account was a steady 50 Mb/s. No surge. Of course this was a few years ago. He may be up to 100 or more by now.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.0 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satelite C55D-A Laptop
    CPU
    AMD EI 1200
    Memory
    4 gb DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Raedon 340 MB dedicated Ram
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Built in
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    640 GB (spinner) Sata II
    Keyboard
    Built in
    Mouse
    Touch pad
That "boost" was an old Comcast trick that has gone by the wayside. I get the similar download speeds even when I use the Verizon test (that is much further away with an extra 10ms latency):

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Now, if anyone would like to make a liar out of Comcast, it would certainly be that company.

These new speeds are consistent and for real.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
That kicks ass. I was only getting about 1/3 of that down and about 8 Mb/s up. Oh well, at least I got to watch Tennis Channel in HD for about 6 months before I had to move out. Everything is over WiFi now. I've pretty much forgotten about TV and movies for the time being. One of these years I'll get cable back. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.0 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satelite C55D-A Laptop
    CPU
    AMD EI 1200
    Memory
    4 gb DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Raedon 340 MB dedicated Ram
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Built in
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    640 GB (spinner) Sata II
    Keyboard
    Built in
    Mouse
    Touch pad
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