MANCHESTER, NH — Comcast boosted Web speeds for residential prospects from Maine to Virginia on Monday at no further price — with speeds doubling for some prospects.

Final fall, the corporate elevated its Gigabit Professional from 2/2 Gbps to three/3 Gbps nationwide. Greater than three-fourths of residential Comcast Web prospects will profit now from speeds of 300 Mbps or extra, the corporate stated.

“Sooner speeds will give Xfinity prospects added capability to energy all their WiFi-connected units within the residence,” Kevin Casey, Comcast Northeast Division President, stated. “By way of our sensible, quick, and dependable fiber-dense community, continued innovation, and our individuals, we carry our prospects unbeatable Web with the perfect connection, superior cybersecurity, quicker speeds, and the perfect tech obtainable.”

The corporate famous the will increase have been made a month after a 2021 WiFi Tendencies Report confirmed Comcast had related to shut to a billion units final yr — a 1,200 % enhance since 2018. Greater than $20 billion had been invested by the corporate to “evolve and develop” its community together with 50,000 new route miles of fiber in addition to doubling community capability in about two and half years. Together with cybersecurity safety and parental Web instruments, the corporate additionally started providing cell cellphone companies lately.

Apple TV+ Now On Xfinity

Comcast and Apple are additionally providing Apple TV+ as a function for Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex, and XClass TV prospects in america.

Between March 15 and March 21, Apple will provide a free preview of a few of its hottest programming to subscribers. Comcast prospects, who aren’t presently Apple TV+ subscribers, can even signup for a free three-month trial.

Apple TV+ can be provided by Comcast for a similar worth as it’s being provided to Apple prospects, $4.99 per thirty days.