Comcast to slow video streams, hotspot connection speed

Comcast to slow video streams, hotspot connection speed

The company believes it will allow users to save data

Xfinity Mobile

MUMBAI: US telco giant, Comcast, has written to its customers warning them about upcoming changes in  Xfinity Mobile. And these plans are not good!

Comcast is said to drop the video quality from 720p to 480p when streaming using mobile data and mobile hotspot speeds will come down to 600 Kpbs, which in known as 3G speed in telco dictionary. 

The company believes that the move will allow its users that pay By The Gig to save money and unlimited data plan users will take  longer to reach the 20 GB threshold after which the speed is throttled. Streaming over Wi-Fi will however remain unaffected. 

Later this year, 720p video over cellular data will be available as a fee-based option, but in the meantime, customers can request it on an interim basis at no charge.

Additionally the internet speed for customers with unlimited data option will  not exceed 600 Kpbs. when any device is connected to personal hotspot. According to Comcast, at this speed, users will conserve data so that it takes longer to reach the 20 GB threshold and they will still be able to do many of the online activities. 

Only customers who pay by the gigabyte will get full-speed internet, but the cost will rise quickly as Comcast charges $12 for each gigabyte