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XB10 and X-class service, 500 Mbps down / 35 Mbps up
Hello, recently I have changed Internet plan to 500/500, as the Xfinity agent suggested that X-class is available in my service area. As a part of this upgrade, I got a brand-new XB10 gateway, apparently required for 500 Mbps and faster uploads.
When running SpeedTest from Comcast website or locally, my actual uplink / downlink will max out at 600 Mbps down / 40 Mbps up. I have run the test connected to the gateway over Ethernet or Wifi, no difference, so this is not a bottleneck between my desktop and the XB-10 gateway. This is clearly not symmetric throughput promised by DOCSIS 4.0 spec and supposedly by the XB10 hardware.
When looking at my current plan on the Xfinity website, it says "500/500", but then spells out "500 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload speed". I had two Xfinity agents look into this, they insist that yes I am in the X-class service area, and no they don't have ANY plans with uploads faster than 35Mbps (faster than 35Mbps will damage your device... huh, what device???)
Before I give up, return the XB10 gateway to the store, and accept the fact that I was tricked into getting the Internet plan "upgrade", let me ask: is there a higher tier Xfinity technical support, someone who can have a look and confirm that this is not some XB10 provisioning error, and not some on-premise issue, like some filter on the cable-to-home that they forgot to upgrade?
I wish there was a Google or Sonic fiber available in my neighborhood so I could switch over. Unfortunately for wired network we only have Comcast cable or AT&T DSL. Maybe I shall seriously explore wireless options like Starlink or Verizon 5G.
Cheers,
One utterly confused Comcast customer
Accepted Solution
XfinityThomasB
Official Employee
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2.3K Messages
22 days ago
Howdy user_a92g4o, symmetrical X-Class is only in a handful of spots throughout the country right now. We can easily take a look at things. Could you please send our team a direct message with your full name and full address? Our team can most definitely take a further look at this issue.
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EG
Expert
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113.2K Messages
22 days ago
Concern moved here to the Customer Service help section for greater exposure to Comcast corporate employees (The Digital Care Team) for assistance.
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XfinityShawn
Official Employee
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1.9K Messages
21 days ago
@user_a92g4o We are happy to have helped you with your internet speed concerns today. We hope you have a good evening!
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