Jason Livingood, vice president of technology policy, product and standards at Comcast, told VentureBeat that they believe they can cut lag down from hundreds of milliseconds

In a press release today, the company introduced what it calls a first in the nation -- ultra-low-latency internet designed for gaming, videoconferencing, and virtual reality. The technology has been in testing since 2023.

Comcast has announced its first ultra-low lag Xfinity Internet experience, lowering the latency for gaming, videoconferencing, virtual reality, and many more.

Comcast has announced new technology for ultra-low lag Internet on its Xfinity service. According to the company's release, users of select products and software from its partners will experience less delay in situations with bi-directional traffic.

From Meta's mixed reality headsets to Valve's Steam games, Xfinity's new software will be an upgrade for home internet users. Here's what you need to know.

Comcast has announced a new ultra-low latency connection that promises almost zero lag during gameplay and video calls.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

The new technology is based on a standard called L4S, which can significantly reduce latency to help things like video games feel smoother.