Comcast Increases Internet Speeds In Twin Cities For Free

On Monday, Comcast announced it is more than doubling the speed of its Performance 25 Xfinity Internet tier for existing customers in the Twin Cities area at no additional cost.

The company said customers will now be able to download speeds of up to 55 Mbps on the rebranded Performance Plus tier. In addition, current Performance Internet tier customers will see their download speeds increase from 50 Mbps to up to 70 Mbps at no additional cost.

These new speeds are effective immediately, according to a news release.

“These increases reflect our commitment to bring faster Internet speeds to our customers, just like we’ve done almost every year for more than a decade,” Jeff Freyer, Regional Vice President, Comcast Twin Cities, said in a statement.

“Our goal is to deliver a great value and superior online experience for our customers. Whether gaming, streaming HD videos, or connecting multiple devices at the same time, we want to ensure they have the speeds they need.”

“The Twin Cities is a vital technology hub and our economy depends on fast, reliable Internet service to keep citizens and businesses connected,” said Margaret Anderson Kelliher, President and CEO, Minnesota High Tech Association. “We’re pleased to know metro area residents continue to receive faster internet speeds, and we appreciate Comcast’s ongoing investments across the region.”

The new speeds are already available for customers; if necessary, modems can be re-set by momentarily unplugging the equipment from the power outlet.

Comcast will also notify customers who may need to upgrade their modems to receive the increased speeds.

Customers who lease modems from Comcast will be able to receive upgraded modems at no additional charge. Customers who own their own modems and need to upgrade to receive the increased speeds will need to purchase a new modem or can lease a new one from Comcast.

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