it plans to start running live tests of its symmetric multi-gigabit 10G internet services later this year before it begins offering them to customers in 2023. The final piece of the puzzle appears to be coming together.
The original goal was to reach speeds of 10 Gbps and higher, and Comcast is getting closer to that benchmark. It recently tested the last component needed to deliver symmetric multi-gigabit speeds with 10G technology and DOCSIS 4.0 across its entire network. In the test, which was carried out with a new design (FDX), engineers achieved 6 Gbps download speeds and 4 Gbps upload speeds “in a full cascade of six amplifiers.” . Download speed is 50 percent faster than Comcast.
“This architecture encompasses the vast majority of Comcast’s network and replicates easily and quickly where network environments may differ,” Comcast said. “As a result, the successful trial is key to delivering 10G to all Comcast customers.”
This month, Comcast in four states. However, upload speeds are initially restricted to 200 Mbps on the 2x Gigabit plan. When Comcast starts offering 10G services next year, users will theoretically be able to download and upload files at multi-gigabit speeds. The company aims to provide the 2 Gbps service to more than 50 million US homes by the end of 2025.
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