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Comcast Turbocharges Internet Speeds for Philadelphia
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Comcast Turbocharges Internet Speeds for Philadelphia
Apr 21, 2025
Key Takeaways
Multi-Gig Downloads Now Available to Most Homes and Businesses CitywideThrough Next Gen Network Upgrades
Comcast Network Innovation Developed in Philadelphia and Deployed Around the Globe
Philadelphia, PA
Comcast announced today that the majority of homes and businesses in Philadelphia now have access to the company’s next-generation Internet speeds, offering up to 2.1 gigabits-per-second (Gbps) download and 300 Megabits-per-second (Mbps) upload.
The new speeds are available through connections already existing in homes and businesses throughout the city and come on the heels of no-cost speed increases to 20 million customers across the country.
20M
Customers' speeds increased at no cost
In Pennsylvania alone, over the last three years, Comcast has invested more than $2 billion in technology innovations and fiber infrastructure. In Greater Philadelphia, Comcast maintains more than 3,600 miles of fiber-rich network infrastructure, supporting hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses and tens of thousands of WiFi hotspots. This is all backed by the largest, converged broadband and wireless network in the U.S. Comcast’s investment in innovation, including Philadelphia’s technology infrastructure, is helping to accelerate the area’s economic engine by providing access to unmatched connectivity.
$2B
Invested by Comcast in technology innovations and fiber infrastructure
Comcast’s local investment and expertise in Philadelphia powers the next-generation Internet experience for our customers today and well into the future.
“Through network innovation, we are delivering cutting-edge solutions and products powered by AI on the nation’s largest and fastest WiFi network right here in our hometown,” said Dan Bonelli, Comcast Regional Senior Vice President.
Comcast is constantly upgrading and leveraging AI throughout its network as part of the company’s broader strategy to make it smarter and faster. Earlier this year, Comcast began deploying ultra-low lag technology that further enhances the responsiveness of its network to deliver popular applications like streaming and gaming. The company also recently launched, WiFi PowerBoost, which delivers gig speeds at home and on the go for our Xfinity Mobile Customers. In fact, Ookla’s latest Speedtest Intelligence® research shows that Xfinity Mobile’s speeds have increased 150 percent, making Xfinity Mobile the fastest mobile provider in our markets1. These technology advancements were developed and tested first right here in Philadelphia and deployed nationwide.
WiFi PowerBoost
More than 90 percent of Xfinity Mobile data traffic happens over WiFi, and now mobile customers have access to WiFi PowerBoost, which seamlessly delivers speeds up to 1 Gbps when connected to WiFi in and out of the home.
Residents can visit Xfinity.com or one of four Xfinity Stores in Philadelphia to sign up for Internet or Mobile service. In addition to Xfinity’s full suite of Internet products, eligible residents continue to have access to the company’s Internet Essentials program that provides low-cost, high-speed broadband for lower-income households. Business owners can also join the thousands of small businesses that are powered by Comcast Business by visiting ComcastBusiness.com.
More information on our network and continued investments can be found here.
1 Based on consumer testing of mobile WiFi and cellular data performance from Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data in Q3-Q4 2024 for Comcast service areas, including its WiFi footprint, verified by Ookla for Comcast’s analysis.
