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Comments on news posted 2013-03-05 10:26:03: A reliable source at Comcast has provided me with the March launch schedule for the company's speed increases that have been slowly deploying nationwide. ..

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pfsmith
join:2006-11-16
Lafayette, IN

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Huh??

I've had 25/4 speeds with the Performance package for 2+ years now in Indiana. Why is this news?

I would really rather have a price decrease, or at least a decent phone/internet bundle w/o TV instead of *any* kind of speed increase.

But, that won't happen.
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simplecs
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You've been seeing 25/4 with powerboost. These upgrades are for sustained speeds.

Anyways, no news on CA....
Tomcat353
join:2002-12-27
Jacksonville, FL

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300Mbps Tier

I wonder if this will become available in Jacksonville, FL with these new speed upgrades...I'm on 105/20 now for $199.95 and would be very interested in upgrading. Does anyone have any details on this?

IowaCowboy
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join:2010-10-16
Springfield, MA

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Already have the upgraded speeds

I'm in the Northeast and I've had the upgraded speeds for some time now.

PapaMidnight
join:2009-01-13
Baltimore, MD

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Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area

Still at 25/4 Here. Anyone else seen upgrades in this area?
MRCUR
join:2007-03-09
Lancaster, PA

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Re: 300Mbps Tier

The 305Mb tier is delivered over fiber, so you need to be close enough to a node that Comcast will run the fiber to your premises. I believe the monthly rate is about $300, and there's a hefty install fee along with a contract.

Here's a thread from the Comcast HSI forum with someone who got it installed in the Washington DC area - »Getting 305/65

whfsdude
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said by Tomcat353:

I wonder if this will become available in Jacksonville, FL with these new speed upgrades...I'm on 105/20 now for $199.95 and would be very interested in upgrading. Does anyone have any details on this?

I see no reason why it would not be available in any market Comcast offers MetroE service. You just have to meet the installation requirements which Comcast seems flexible on. In my case, they had to run fiber underground for a few city blocks.
Bob61571
join:2008-08-08
Washington, IL

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What about Illinois Comcast speeds?

FYI for those not from Illinois....Chicago is not Illinois, and Illinois is not Chicago...at least as far as Comcast's priorities....

Randomer
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Speeds

What about California? hmmm
DruX
join:2010-08-18
South Bend, IN

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Re: Huh??

I've also had the "New Performance" since I subscribed in Aug. '12. Speeds are 25/4 sustained, not PowerBoost.
BullyRED
join:2004-04-08
Grayslake, IL

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Your source stinks...

I'm in the "Chicago" market and was told by a sales rep and an installer 2 weeks ago that March 14th is the date for the speed increases across Chicago.

I confirmed that I'm not seeing the update...guessing everybody else could confirm this.
pfsmith
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Re: Huh??

No, it's sustained. I've tested it thoroughly. Nothing new here.
SunnyD
join:2009-03-20
Madison, AL

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Are they still running caps?

Or are the caps still "suspended"?

mbarys
join:2002-07-08
Channahon, IL

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Re: Your source stinks...

I rebooted my modem last night and this morning I did a speedtest and got 50/10. I'm on Blast in the Chicagoland area (South).

The reason I rebooted last night was because I saw a commercial stating the speeds were in place. Thought I'd give it a try.

Karl Bode
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Re: Are they still running caps?

Still suspended in most markets while they conduct trials in Nashville and elsewhere.
Tomcat353
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Re: 300Mbps Tier

Thanks for the information guys. I'm aware of how much it costs and $300/mo isn't too bad for what you get. whfsdude, did you simply call Comcast and ask them about this tier or did you go through ComcastSteve or somebody here to get you setup?

noc007
join:2002-06-18
Cumming, GA

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Re: Are they still running caps?

I wonder how long until the trials end. I figured they'd be done by now and decided on something.
danham5
join:2012-07-27
Harwich, MA

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Conflicting info

I got an email from Comcast last week announcing the new speeds and saying that I needed to get rid of my "end of life" SA modem and get a DOCSIS 3 model.

I went to their office here on Cape Cod (always an "interesting" experience) and the gal there said I didn't need a new modem and that the SA was not EOL. I pointed out that their web site, linked from the email notice, says it is EOL. She shrugged and gave me a new Cisco DPC 3008 modem and after activation it appears I am getting roughly 23/5 on "Performance" and no more boost.

-dan
BullyRED
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Grayslake, IL

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Re: Your source stinks...

Huh...maybe it's me that stinks! I didn't reboot yet...will try later

anonil
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we have 50/10 business class and we are not seeing the upgraded speeds after a modem reboot today

ropeguru
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join:2001-01-25
Mechanicsville, VA

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And Business users will get...

a real upgrade when?

(Crickets chirping)

Yeah, just as I thought....

And no, going from 22/5 to 27/7 is NOT a real upgrade.

Cheese
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join:2003-10-26
Naples, FL

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So....

Naples would be South Florida?

mustang50
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join:2005-05-06
Roseville, MI

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Insider Gives Us Comcast's March Speed Upgrade Schedule

Good news, thanks Karl.
delltechkid
join:2004-11-09
Hermitage, TN

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Nashville?

Any news on when Nashville sees these speed upgrades. We've been hearing the ads for the last 4 weeks or so about the upcoming speed increases.

Kfedka
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join:2005-05-06
Spokane, WA

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What about business class

I have business class internet at 16/3 on contract. Will this speed stay the same or get upgraded as well.

ArrayList
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join:2005-03-19
Mullica Hill, NJ

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Re: Your source stinks...

probably because business class isn't being upgraded
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Re: What about business class

I'm in the same boat, I'm guessing it will stay the same.
BullyRED
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Re: Your source stinks...maybe not!

Ok - I stand corrected...I rebooted and now I'm getting 55/11 (weird) over the 25/4 of yesterday. I feel like I'm still getting a little bit of boost but I'll take it.
MRCUR
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Lancaster, PA

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Re: Your source stinks...

Biz class != residential.
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