Comcast Entering 3G/4G Wireless Data Market
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: Comcast, wireless, Data, 4G, 3G | Themes: The Internet, 3GSM
Comcast has launched its 3G/4G wireless service, covering users both local and nationwide.
This Comcast website reveals the company's new High-Speed 2go service, its entry into the 3G/4G wireless data market. Currently the company is providing 4G service in a limited number of metro locations: Atlanta, Georgia, Bellingham, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, however the company promises that more will come soon.
For the rest of the nation, Comcast will provide 3G coverage for most of the continental United States. The Boy Genius Report theorizes that Comcast may be using Sprint's network to deliver the 3G/4G connection, however the company hasn't specified which network it's currently riding for its new service.
Comcast's pricing will vary depending on the package. Consumers will be required to sign up for its broadband Internet service in addition to the wireless coverage. For 12 Mbps broadband and 4G Metro Service (assuming that means local wireless only), the package costs around $50 for twelve months. Customers wanting to go full throttle at 50 Mbps on the broadband and use the 4G/3G Nationwide Service, they're looking at a hefty monthly fee of around $127 (for 12 months).
Web surfers using the 4G network will typically see download speeds of 3 to 6 Mbps, Comcast said.
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I'm glad I have Verizon.
"the package costs around $50 for twelve months"
$4.17/month?
"the package costs around $50 for twelve months"$4.17/month?
... From Comcast? HAH! I think not. Most likely, it's $50/month for 12 months
Nothing Comcast does is cheap... That means you will be paying $50 a month, every month for 12 months... And then I'm sure it will go up a bunch because that was just the 'teaser' rate.
Our wireless and internet networks need a SERIOUS kick in the ass, we are so behind! These shitty companies monopolizing the market with mediocre product and high costs
Yay everyones G4 service will be $98 a month!
After reading this... That article has to be a typo.
I don't believe comcast would charge so little for internet service.
I think you mean $50 a month that is a little more like comcasts pricing.
Seriously they are the most expensive cable\internet\phone provider I ever had in my whole life.
They forgot the fine print.....
*Limit to 20GB per 30 days.
I'm on 3.6Mbps with a 6GB limit at AU$39/month (wireless broadband)
You think you Americans have it bad; come to Australia. Even then, there's still worse than us!
Comcast is ridiculously overpriced. This $50 thing is an add-on price to your normal cable bill, and it's short term, then the costs ramp up.
Internet/cable and phone in my area from comcast is about $140 a month. It's ridiculous.
Even if something was free you guys would find something to complain about.
Comcast...needs to be rid of.
Comcast is ridiculously overpriced. This $50 thing is an add-on price to your normal cable bill, and it's short term, then the costs ramp up.Internet/cable and phone in my area from comcast is about $140 a month. It's ridiculous.
Thats about what I pay for every cable channel and my 8mb internet service from Comcast. I woudl pay a bit more but the basic cable portion of my bill is covered in my HOA fees. In order to get the same TV package from another provider, it would cost the same, but I would have to bundle that with only 6mb service from some other DSL provider. Unfortunately, Comcast is the best and cheapest provider in my area.
[citation]Customers wanting to go full throttle at 50 Mbps on the broadband and use the 4G/3G Nationwide Service, they're looking at a hefty monthly fee of around $127 (for 12 months).[/citation]
What I really want to know is, where the hell is Comcast offering 50mb service?