Comcast Gigabit performance evaluation Check the speed and reliability of your connection with this review.
Comcast Gigabit performance evaluation Check the speed and reliability of your connection with this review.
Well, figuring out the best choice can be tricky. The price here is 89.99 in my area, but you’d likely need to spend around 50 for unlimited data, which seems reasonable at this point. It’s not a straightforward deal and a 3.1 modem will add roughly 160 before tax. Speeds are decent, though I still favor a fiber connection with a 1/1 Gb link for my home network and servers. It gives me extra security and lets me use Comcast for personal use while keeping fiber for business needs. Cutting the cable could work too.
For a Pro package (250/10) with about 200-220 channels, it costs around 180 per month plus taxes and fees, plus cable box charges. That brings your monthly bill to about 145 after fees. You can add streaming services for 15-40 extra dollars each month. Depending on what you include, the gigabit option could actually save you money.
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What is this upload speed? I thought I’d get at least 200 up with a gigabit connection. I’m happy I’m using fiber. It’s $40 for 50 up and 50 down—still not very fast, but no contracts or extra gear, and the upload speed isn’t all ruined by the provider.
The issue with cable is that even the top modems only support around 32 down and 8 up channels for bonding. Docsis 3.1 improves how those channels handle data, but it still falls short. Still, the upload speeds I’m seeing are better than most cable users experience. I believe Comcast typically provides 1000Mbps/35Mbps for their gigabit plan, though I sometimes see speeds over 70, occasionally reaching around 100. My fiber connection costs about $80 a month for unlimited data and a 1 Gbps rate, but it only allows one connection per home.
I’m struggling to reach gigabit speeds anywhere I go. The best fiber I’ve found is 500/500 Mbps, but it costs $180 a month and doesn’t seem worth it for my needs. I require at least 50 Mbps upload for cloud backups, though downloads are mostly just a convenience for me as a solo person. I’ve looked into 100/100 at $60, but I’m not convinced it’ll be worthwhile. Probably 100 Mbps is useful only on special occasions, even with cable.
For me, the download is key for my family network because they mainly stream or download content. They do upload for backups and live streams, but the 70+ GB I see going out is more than enough. I expect Comcast to get really frustrated when I use around 6-10 TB a month. The 4K streaming in my home already consumes most of that, honestly.
Curiously, why would you require more than 1Gbit? If you need separation into two distinct LANs, use a router capable of that—much more affordable than multiple internet links. It's also wise to maintain a backup connection just in case the primary fails, though charging for it is excessive compared to the cost of your main link.
I do it because I own a half rack of servers, plus several old i7 workstations that I’ve turned into game servers for high-performance games. Initially, I used the fiber connection for both and managed to keep them separate fairly well. However, I can easily overwhelm a gigabit connection with what I run now. Currently, I’m running around ten servers, plus three more repurposed workstations. My wife runs a blog and website on one server, while the game servers handle about 25-30mbps per machine—roughly 70mbps total per box. I also use a few NAS devices for remote access to audiobooks, music, and videos.
My setup includes several NAS units for backups that sync with the cloud every Sunday night around midnight. I have a couple of gaming consoles, four 4K smart TVs, one regular 1080p TV, an Alexa setup (including a show, two Alexas, and three Alexa Spots), plus a handful of IP cameras with cloud features. When my nephews visit, the combined devices can quickly strain the connection.
I’m considering switching to a second fiber line from Comcast, but it might not be necessary. A 400mb plan would save me money, though at a lower upload speed. Being frugal is important, but I don’t see it affecting my plans much.
In most areas, Comcast limits upload speeds to around 45 Mbps. The majority of the cheaper plans offer just 10 Mbps. That means 76 Mbps is quite solid.
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It seems more about how people perceive things. Many countries with Gigabit internet use symmetric speeds, which can make your connection feel slower compared to others. Most ISPs aim for just enough upload to handle ACK packets during a full download, not much more. There isn’t a single correct way—unless your provider intentionally limits your speed below what you need for the download.