We’ve all been there, when you sign up for a new cable service and you get an email from Comcast stating that your internet speed is “too slow” or “you don’t have enough bandwidth” and then, just like that, your connection goes down.
Now that Comcast has taken over your internet, there’s no way to tell what kind of speeds they’re offering, but the company has always done a pretty good job of keeping customers informed of their options.
Comcast also lets you know if you’re connected to the fastest internet, the lowest-speed internet, or some combination of both, so if you have a connection that’s “too fast” or you don’t see the most bandwidth in your area, that could mean Comcast isn’t offering the best internet for you.
If that’s the case, then Comcast’s offering the cheapest internet in your neighborhood, right?
Wrong.
There are some other factors at play when it comes to how much internet a service offers, too.
Comcast, for example, offers different tiers of internet in different areas, so when you’re in a big metropolitan area and you’re watching a movie at a decent local theater, you might have a faster connection.
But if you live in a rural area and have no internet access, you’ll be better off with a slower internet connection.
There’s also a difference in how the speeds you see are calculated, so in some areas, Comcast may actually offer higher speeds than you’ll get in your home town.
Comcast’s data also indicates that the company does offer a better internet experience when you have multiple devices connected to your home, so you might be able to get a faster internet connection with your kids and your dog than with just one device connected to it.
So how much money will you be paying for Comcast’s broadband?
In some markets, it’ll be pretty affordable.
Comcast plans to offer a faster speeds of up to 300 Mbps in some markets.
Comcast is offering a free upgrade to a Comcast Plus service that will cost $40 per month.
Comcast offers a $10 credit toward your next broadband bill for new or existing customers who sign up through the end of March, though Comcast has confirmed that this is only for customers who are currently enrolled in the service.
This credit can be used towards any of Comcast’s other broadband plans, but you’ll have to wait until April 1 to take advantage of it.
There also aren’t many options for those with a high-speed plan, which can range from the $80 to $160 a month that Comcast offers in some of its markets.
That’s also why Comcast is charging more money for higher-speed service than most other internet providers.
But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth it.
Comcast will also offer an “Extra Value Pack,” which will give you the same or better speeds and coverage for a $60 monthly fee.
For the full $60 price tag, you can get 100 Mbps for $40, 100 Mbps, and 100 Mbps plus for $90, and you can even get the same speeds with a $100 promotional bundle that includes a free $10 TV service.
If you’re looking for a way to keep Comcast’s prices down, you could try signing up for the Comcast Plus plan, though you’ll pay the same price, and there’s a similar deal for the company’s DirecTV Now service, too, which will get you speeds up to 500 Mbps.