Comcast Introduces New ‘Ultra-Low’ Latency Internet Connectivity

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2025 – Comcast is introducing new innovative technologies that will decrease the lag in people’s everyday devices connected to the Internet.

Comcast announced Wednesday that it will begin introducing customers to a new “ultra-low lag connectivity experience when they use interactive applications like gaming, videoconferencing, and virtual reality.” The company says the new application will make latency faster than a blink of an eye.

According to Jason Livingood, Comcast’s VP of technology, policy, product and standards, the new features of the application will reduce “working latency” by around 75% compared to previous technology.

The technology is expected to be initially used in Apple devices for FaceTime, as well as Meta’s mixed reality headsets and Nvidia’s cloud gaming software GeForce NOW. 

Comcast began trials on its low-latency technology back in June 2023, and will now begin to roll it out to customers across its network.

Comcast Sr. VP of Consumer Products Emily Waldorf believes that Comcast’s latest technologies will be “a differentiator for Comcast” in promoting Xfinity Internet. 

“Our connectivity is the key to unlocking a world of entertainment, sports, news and information and we’re constantly pushing the limits of network innovation to create an experience that exceeds the expanding demands of our customers,” Waldorf said.