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Re: I didn't get a speed increase, so I want a price decrease. said by here :I have the Economy Plus tier, in Portland, OR.
It costs $39.95 a month (I own the modem) and all I get is 3.5 MB down and 0.5 MB up!
I am envious of the new doubled speeds that some customers have gotten, and I think it would be very reasonable if the Economy Plus price was cut in half.
Are you with me?
No. First, you are getting the speed that you paid for, so it as not a matter of Comcast failing to deliver promised performance. As in many products and services, the best value received is in the middle to higher range. Cheapest offerings almost never reflect great value. Comcast would probably be much happier if no one opted for Economy/Economy Plus plans.
Second, if you are envious of someone with the Blast tier, as others mentioned, a simple fix would be to join them.
You would be absolutely correct if you think Blast users get a better deal...of course they do! Blast is without a doubt the "sweet spot" in terms of price/performance.
I have the Performance tier, and it meets my needs fully, delivering 22/4, however, I readily admit that at only approximately $10 a month difference to get 50/10 Blast, I am not getting the best Comcast value. That is my choice however, so I am not complaining. What I do on line simply does not require Blast speeds to run smoothly, so I keep the extra $170 or so a year.
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