With a 56K modem, it could take more than three-and-a-half minutes to download a 1.5 MB music file. But with Comcast Internet, you'll be jamming in just seconds. Of course, actual speeds vary.

A - Speeds will vary according to different criteria: time of day, computer configuration, cached or non-cached web browsing, network components, user number and traffic in the network. Existing cable subscribers will get speeds up to 6 Mbps, while those without cable (video) will be up to 4 Mbps - which is fast Internet access and can be upgraded to become even faster! See similar questions...

It's High-Speed Cable Internet service for your home computer. Comcast Internet uses a cable modem to connect your computer to the Internet, so you're always on. And Comcast Internet does not tie up your phone line, so you are free to talk and surf at the same time. Also provided are multiple e-mail accounts and personal Web space. See similar questions...

General service charges range from $35.95 to $59.95 a month, depending on your equipment needs. Please note that the general price ranges above are subject to change and may not reflect the actual pricing and special offers available in your area. Please check availability to receive specific pricing for your area and, in some cases, the level of video service to which you subscribe. See similar questions...

Comcast Internet is a full-service Internet Service Provider providing unlimited flat-rate access to the Internet as well as e-mail. There is no need for a separate ISP when you sign up for Comcast Internet. See similar questions...

Consider the loss of the Internet to the thousands in the Gulf Coast after the hurricanes of 2005. You can easily see that it is better to retain your medical records locally at your site than to be tethered to the single point of failure a connection to the Internet presents and requires. this time, we think it wiser to retain your primary database under your local control. Having your data near you is not only the safest but fastest means of accessing it. See similar questions...

Galaxy's service includes a free dialup and @yourdomain.com email addresses (you still need to buy your own domain, approx. $15 - $35 per year from any domain registrar). See similar questions...

The service will appear on a Comcast bill (your existing Comcast bill, if you already have cable service), under the name "Galaxy Internet Services." See similar questions...

Any ISP is fine. As long as you have an Internet connection you will be able to access our servers to make updates to your site. See similar questions...

A - Comcast High - Speed Internet is a powerful, multi-faceted transmission device. The terms High - Speed and broadband are very close in meaning. Both are superior and much faster than 56K dialup. They have the capacity for carrying multiple video, voice or data channels. Your connection to the Internet will travel over a High - Speed cable modem and through a fiber-optic cable network. Comcast High - Speed Internet will ensure that your computer is always connected. See similar questions...

A - Yes. Comcast is an all-inclusive Internet Service Provider, including unlimited Internet access and email services. There is no need for any other ISP. See similar questions...

Perpetual connection. Never deal with another busy signal or other irritating side effect of dial-up. See similar questions...

A - Yes. Your Comcast High - Speed Internet signal does not come in anywhere near your conventional phone lines. See similar questions...

A - The difference between Comcast High - Speed Internet and DSL is primarily that High - Speed Internet is a full-spectrum broadband solution while the performance and quality of DSL is reliant upon location and limited technology. DSL travels over voice lines while Comcast High - Speed Internet travels over cable. The closer a DSL subscriber is to its Central Office (CO), the better the quality of the connection. See similar questions...

A - Yes. You may implement your home networking solution in tandem with Comcast High - Speed Internet. See similar questions...

A - Comcast is a member of the TRUSTe Privacy Program. TRUSTe is an independent, nonprofit organization. TRUSTe is committed to acting with discretion in honoring relationships where personal information is exchanged, for individuals and multiple parties. TRUSTe supports fair information practices. Please read our Privacy Statement for further information. See similar questions...

A - Yes. You can order Comcast High - Speed Internet even when you do not subscribe to Comcast video (cable television). You can order these services individually or together. In fact, many customers have raved after having participated in special discounts of dual packaging. See similar questions...

Yes, you can still subscribe to Comcast Games on Demand even if you do not have Comcast Internet service. No, since you can still use Comcast Games on Demand while using a different Internet service provider, canceling Comcast Internet will NOT automatically cancel your Games on Demand account. You will have to cancel your Games on Demand account separately. See similar questions...

We have national agreements in place with DIRECTV, DISH Network and AT&T U-Verse as well as cable agreements with Insight Communications, WideOpenWest, RCN, Service Electric and about 175 smaller cable operators. It is extremely unlikely that Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Charter or Mediacom will decide to carry the Big Ten Network in the near future. See similar questions...

A - Unlike DSL, Comcast High - Speed Internet is not vulnerable to performance degradation, as it is not accessing content on the high-traffic public Internet. Comcast has its own revolutionary network management model designed specifically to avoid those imperfections. Online information centers are connected to regional data centers through Comcast’s enhanced High - Speed network. Data reaches surfers - traveling from regional to local neighborhood hubs. See similar questions...