The Xfinity internet services provide a number of internet speed options according to the usage requirements of a particular family. For example, the number of users in the household and the kind of activities that are being conducted online determine the level of data usage that can be used before getting interrupted. It is time to have a closer look at Xfinity’s speed packages offered and to estimate how much streaming capacity they provide.
The Entry-Level Internet Tier
Starting from the entry-level internet service, Xfinity provides high-speed Internet, which has download speeds up to 25 Mbps. This speed tier targets customers who use the internet in simple ways such as browsing social media, sending emails, and occasionally streaming content in standard definition using one or two devices.
The average download speed that one can obtain when using 4G LTE is 25 Mbps, which means that per gigabyte of data, one can stream 2-3 hours of standard definition video from sites such as YouTube. Therefore, if you have a 1 TB (1024 GB) monthly data limit, you can technically watch around 2048-3072 hours at maximum optimally. However, taking into account other internet activities as part of usage, most of the light users stream 500-1000 hours monthly without going over data caps.
Mid-Tier Packages
Xfinity offers two mid-tier internet speed packages that increase data streaming abilities.
• Internet 100: Speeds to 100 Mbps available with the plan and is suitable for the average household with 3-5 connected devices. When traveling at this speed, one can stream 8 hours of high definition videos or 20 hours of standard definition videos for every gigabyte. A one Terabyte cap allows one to stream approximately 8192 hours of HD or 20480 hours of SD content optimally per calendar month. In reality, moderate users stream 1500-3000 hours per month, and heavy users stream over 3000 hours monthly.
• Internet 200: Offers 200 Mbps suitable for most large families with several devices connected to the Internet. Depending on the quality, 1 GB can store approximately 10 hours of HD or 25 hours of standard definition videos. To ensure that this was possible, I calculated that with a 1 TB data cap, it means that one can stream up to 10,240 hours of HD video or up to 25,600 hours of SD video at the max capacity per month. Arguably, heavier users have a streaming volume of between 3000-5000 hours and do not go over data allowance.
The Fastest Speed Tiers
For large households with extensive streaming demands, Xfinity offers its fastest tiers
• Gigabit Internet: Provides connection download speed of up to 1000 Mbps while the upload speed is up to 35 Mbps. With gigabit speeds you can stream 2000 minutes per GB or in other words, 20 hours of Ultra High Definition [UHD] 4K video streaming per GB or over 200 hours of High Definition [HD] video streaming. As for the monthly data allowance, which is 1TB, one could watch 20,480 hours of UHD or stream 204,800 hours of HD videos when taking full advantage of the offered capacity. However, most extremely heavy streaming households that choose gigabit internet caps fall in between 5000 – 8000 hours streamed monthly.
• Gigabit Pro: The highest residential plan offered by Xfinity gives the customers 2000 Mbps download speed as well as 2000 Mbps upload speed which is ideal for many people in one household. With this tier, you have the capability to stream 40 hours of UHD streaming per GB or 400 hours of HD streaming. Which means if you are subscribed to a plan that offers 1 TB of data allowance per month, you would be able to stream as many as 40960 hours of UHD streaming at full potential. Such caps may stand at 8000-12,000 hours of streaming monthly depending on the type of service, specifically the Gigabit Pro.
Managing Your Data Usage
Whether the customer opts for a low speed tier or high speed tier, there is a way to track usage patterns from Xfinity. Just go to usage meters in your Xfinity account at www.xfinity.com/(account login) or in the Xfinity app. This helps you monitor the streaming intake to be able to know when you are likely to go over your data limit in order to minimize using another different overage charges. There are also options to change settings of streaming that may be used to bring down the data consumption.
Key Takeaways
When assessing how much streaming your Xfinity plan supports, consider these key points
• The higher speed tiers provide for additional streaming capabilities before data usage thresholds are met
• As for the light Internet usage, the consumers can stream 500-1000 hours usually per month based on the base speed.
• Moderate users, subscribers of mid-traffic plans, stream 1500-3000 hours of content monthly on average
• The high traffic users who are on the Gigabit tiers watch 5000-8000 hours on average every month
• Three, usage meters should also be employed to regulate streaming by the amount that depends on the desired speed tier.
In understanding the Xfinity speed tiers and how much streaming they provide for, you can easily choose the right plan that will solve your household data problem. By assessing these factors, you’ll be able to watch your favourite shows without interference and without exceeding your usage limit.
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