Comcast unveils Ultra-Low Lag tech that reduces latency to 'faster than blink of an eye' — boosts everything from FaceTime calls to GeForce Now gaming

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Today, Comcast announced an upgrade to its Xfinity internet service with a new ultra low lag connectivity experience that should make things like FaceTime and game streaming much more fluid and faster.

According to Comcast, the upgrade makes your connection faster by reducing the amount of time it takes digital information to travel between locales.

"Comcast’s low-lag experience will expand to any additional content and application providers who choose to leverage the new open standard technology for their own products. When fully deployed it will be available to all Xfinity Internet customers," the release adds.

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Scott Younker
Scott Younker
West Coast Reporter

Scott Younker is the West Coast Reporter at Tom’s Guide. He covers all the lastest tech news. He’s been involved in tech since 2011 at various outlets and is on an ongoing hunt to build the easiest to use home media system. When not writing about the latest devices, you are more than welcome to discuss board games or disc golf with him. He also handles all the Connections coverage on Tom's Guide and has been playing the addictive NYT game since it released.