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Comcast is increasing the speed of its Internet Essentials package from 25/3 Mbps to 50/5 Mbps starting March 1, 2020 at no additional cost. The change is part of what the ISP says is a long-term commitment to digital equity, and that offering low-income households speeds above the FCC-defined minimum will help to “accelerate” those plans throughout 2021.
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On one hand, it does seem like an extension of good faith to
finally bring low-income households and communities decent internet. But on the other hand, it highlights how ISPs like Comcast have always had the ability to do so. “Today’s announcement shows that Comcast can improve its service for families and community members in need, at any time,” said Devren Washington, Senior Policy Organizer of the Movement Alliance Project, in a statement. “25 Mbps isn’t enough when children, caregivers, and communities all rely on one internet connection.”
Internet Data Usage Surged 18 Percent Last Year: Report
In terms of total gigabytes consumed in home, streaming boxes and sticks took up the most, with 32 percent, followed by smart TVs and gaming consoles, both with 23 percent. PCs took up 11 percent and tablets 4 percent.
The coronavirus pandemic had a massive effect on consumer habits, especially with customers stuck at home for long stretches. And perhaps unsurprisingly, this led to a big increase in total data usage.
Comscore released data on Friday which showed that total in-home data usage by Americans increased 18 percent in 2020, compared to 2019.
The research listed different types of technologies, and how the data changed from month to month. The overall data usage, per Comscore, increased by double digits every month, but especially when the first stay-at-home orders were in place in spring.
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