Comcast's new low-latency internet is literally game-changing, and these cities will get it first
Laggy internet might be a thing of the past, at least for Comcast customers. In a press release today, the company introduced what it calls a first in the nation -- ultra-low-latency internet designed for gaming, videoconferencing, and virtual reality. The technology has been in testing since 2023.
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Comcast unveils ultra-low lag Internet connection
Comcast has announced new technology for ultra-low lag Internet on its Xfinity service. According to the company's release, users of select products and software from its partners will experience less delay in situations with bi-directional traffic.
Comcast's L4S low-latency tech promises up to a 78% latency reduction, testing begins in select cities
According to comments made to The Verge this morning, Comcast is now rolling out a new latency reduction technology, L4S, to its Xfinity Internet service customers in select cities. The company plans to eventually roll out the feature to all its Xfinity Internet customers.
Comcast introduces ultra-low lag internet for gamers and streamers
Comcast has announced a new ultra-low latency connection that promises almost zero lag during gameplay and video calls.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Comcast is rolling out ‘ultra-low lag’ tech that could fix the internet
The new technology is based on a standard called L4S, which can significantly reduce latency to help things like video games feel smoother.
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