Xfinity Internet Has New Broadband Packages

[Naiza3k]

I feel you pain bruh....

[Gman]

I can only get about 500ish down speed using their modem/router. If I connect my router then spied is significantly lower. Not sure why.

Your router may be limited in the number of bonded channels for the connection. What make/model is it?

[asystejs]

I upgraded to one of the 1G internet plans and saved $60/month.

When the speed didn't change after 48 hours and multiple modem reboots they dispatched a tech.
The tech had to go into the Comcast system force a re-provision on the modem (An Arris SB6190).
He had a small box to test internet speeds, like a Raspberry PI size box.
That thing could get 760 Mb/sec on speedtest.net through my router after the re-provision was completed.

I found out then that my 10 year old PC will only do 400Mb/sec.
Another even older PC I run Ubuntu on can only do 140Mb/sec.
I was planning on replacing my PC next month anyway.
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I told a coworker in California about the new plans and he saved $35/month on his internet only
service and got improved 100Mb speed.

[Naiza3k]

Your router may be limited in the number of bonded channels for the connection. What make/model is it?

The 500ish mbps download speed is using their required modem/router. My router speed is embarrassing, it's around 70mbps. Router is Asus RT-AC5300.

[Gman]

My mistake. I meant to say your cable modem, not your router. I guess I'm confused in what you're connecting outside of the Xfinity gear that's giving different speeds.

[Jer]

The 500ish mbps download speed is using their required modem/router. My router speed is embarrassing, it's around 70mbps. Router is Asus RT-AC5300.

Not really. Using their hardware isn't required. You can use your own hardware you just need a modem capable of whatever speeds you're paying for.

[Gman]

And that's what I do. I control my network environment. There is some 'self-support' that is required but I'm up for it.

When I initially went from US West/Qwest DSL (horrible experience) to Comcast, they setup a Thomson cable modem and were charging me $8/month for it. I went out and bought my own modem and my speeds went up significantly. Comcast eventually wiped out the rental fee by not giving discounts and either requiring basic cable for 'free', or paying a premium for Internet only. I'm not sure if there are differences today between self-owned or Xfinity issued devices, but I like to own my gear.

[def90]

I just upgraded from my 70MBPS service at $81.99/month to the 100MBPS service for $45/month. No need to go any faster or get any more data. I'm the only person in my household and I have yet to use more than a 3rd of my monthly data limit even though the only TV I watch is via online streaming services. I use my own Arris Surfboard modem and Ubiquiti router. Saving $35 a month!

[def90]

And that's what I do. I control my network environment. There is some 'self-support' that is required but I'm up for it.

When I initially went from US West/Qwest DSL (horrible experience) to Comcast, they setup a Thomson cable modem and were charging me $8/month for it. I went out and bought my own modem and my speeds went up significantly. Comcast eventually wiped out the rental fee by not giving discounts and either requiring basic cable for 'free', or paying a premium for Internet only. I'm not sure if there are differences today between self-owned or Xfinity issued devices, but I like to own my gear.

Xfinity still charges a "rental" fee if you use their modem/router.

[brutal]

And that's what I do. I control my network environment. There is some 'self-support' that is required but I'm up for it.

When I initially went from US West/Qwest DSL (horrible experience) to Comcast, they setup a Thomson cable modem and were charging me $8/month for it. I went out and bought my own modem and my speeds went up significantly. Comcast eventually wiped out the rental fee by not giving discounts and either requiring basic cable for 'free', or paying a premium for Internet only. I'm not sure if there are differences today between self-owned or Xfinity issued devices, but I like to own my gear.

I got a better unlimited data deal with their modem rental. I put it in bridge mode connected to my firewall and turned off all the wifi and public hotspot junk.

I don't suppose it's going to do much good if I keep mine as a backup, I suspect it would have to be reprovisioned by support anyway, and it tops out at 340Mbps.