Comcast has unveiled new ultra-low lag Internet technology for its Xfinity service, targeting a reduction in latency for select applications that involve bi-directional traffic. By leveraging the Internet Engineering Task Force's L4S open standard, the technology allows for improved packet journeys even during congestion. Initial supported applications include games from Valve's Steam, GeForce Now from NVIDIA, Meta's mixed reality apps, and FaceTime on Apple devices. The rollout is currently focused on select cities, with plans for broader deployment across additional locations in the coming months.
Comcast has launched ultra-low lag Internet on its Xfinity service, enhancing performance particularly for applications with bi-directional traffic, such as gaming and video calls.
Utilizing the L4S open standard, the technology reduces latency by enabling packets to report congestion, improving the journey for subsequent packets.
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