Comcast debuts 1G service

Comcast has announced that it is launching a new Internet service that will deliver speeds up to 1 gigabit per second to residential customers throughout the state of Utah. The company will use DOCSIS 3.1 technology to deliver these speeds over the company’s existing network infrastructure.

“With our 1-gig residential service, customers in Utah can take advantage of super-fast Internet speeds using the existing wiring in their home,” said Merlin Jensen, area vice president of technical operations at Comcast. “We’ve been on a pace of doubling our network capacity every 18 to 24 months, which ensures that we stay well ahead of consumer demand, and we will continue to make investments in Utah.”

“What I am most excited about is that Comcast’s residential 1-gig service is available throughout Utah – not just in specific areas of the state. It’s important that superior Internet speeds are accessible to more people,” said Richard Nelson, president of Utah Technology Council. “Comcast continues to play a crucial role in Utah’s leadership as a high-tech community.”

The company’s new 1-gigabit Internet service will use existing communications lines that are already in most people’s homes. As a result, it has the potential to reach more homes and allows for broad deployment across communities. To use the service, customers will need to install a DOCSIS 3.1 compatible cable modem that is capable of delivering gigabit speeds.