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Xfinity announced free upgraded cable internet speeds for more than 20 million customers nationwide.According to Xfinity, plan tier speeds will now have 50% to 100% faster upload speeds than before, improving customers’ ability to upload large files or content online.The plan upgrades also include a few download speed bumps.

While not everyone will see these speed increases, about one in three households can enjoy the upgrade to their Xfinity plan.Check out Xfinity’s new speeds below.Xfinity planNew speeds* Connect150/100 Mbps Connect More400/150 Mbps Fast600/150 Mbps Superfast800/150 Mbps Gigabit 1,100/300 Mbps Gigabit x22,100/300 Mbps *Speeds may vary by location.

Xfinity customers can rest assured that these upgrades will not increase their internet bills.These changes are simply being applied to a chunk of existing customers’ plans, with no action needed from the customer, reports Xfinity.In addition to the speed upgrades, Xfinity also announced that new and existing customers can get a line of Xfinity Mobile Unlimited for one year when they subscribe to a 400 Mbps or faster plan.

Not an Xfinity customer? Here are some similar plans from top ISPs If Xfinity isn’t available where you live, or you aren’t one of the customers receiving the speed upgrade, other internet providers offer similar speeds if you’re looking to switch providers.While Xfinity has some of the cheapest starting prices of top providers, you can still find cheap internet options with decent speeds from the following ISPs.ProviderStarting price*Download speedEquipment fee Mediacom$19.99/mo.250 Mbps$15.00/mo.

WOW!$30.00/mo.300 MbpsIncluded Optimum$40.00/mo.**300 Mbps$13.50/mo.Verizon Fios$34.99/mo.† with mobile plan300 MbpsNo extra charge Spectrum$30.00/mo.***100 MbpsDepends on plan Verizon 5G Home Internet$35.00/mo.†† with mobile plan85 MbpsNo extra charge Frontier$29.99/mo.200 MbpsNo extra charge T-Mobile 5G Home Internet$35.00/mo.with mobile plan87 – 415 MbpsNo extra charge Kinetic by Windstream$24.99/mo.100 Mbps$9.99/mo.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract.Additional fees and terms may apply.Pricing varies by location and availability.

All prices subject to change at any time.May or may not be available based on service address.As of 03/14/25.**Optimum pricing requires autopay, paperless billing and an unlimited mobile plan.***Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum.

Taxes and fees extra in select states.SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements.Standard rates apply after promo period.

Additional charge for installation.Speeds based on wired connection.Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed.

Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change.Not available in all areas.Restrictions apply.

Subj.to credit approval & may require a deposit.Fios avail.

in select areas.Wired speeds advertised.Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors.

See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info.2025 Verizon.††5G Home plan at $35/mo.

when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband.Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d.Availability varies.

Price guarantee: 2 yrs for 5G Home, 3 yrs for 5G Home Plus, for new Verizon Home Internet (“VHI”) households who have not subscribed to a VHI service within the last 90 days.Applies only to the then-current base monthly rate exclusive of any other setup and additional equipment charges, discounts or promotions, plan perk and any other third-party services.Prices start at $60/mo.

without mobile contract or Auto Pay.Other terms may apply.Wired speeds advertised.

Wireless speeds may vary due to device limited, multiple users, networks & other factors.See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info.See Allconnect’s News hub for more broadband information.

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