Comcast’s Usage-Based Internet Trial Reaches More Markets

Comcast has expanded trials of new usage-based Internet data plans that are tailored for both light and heavy broadband users.

The latest markets to join the market trial are Huntsville and Mobile (AL); Augusta (GA); and Charleston (SC). Comcast has already introduced these pilot policies in Savannah (GA); central Kentucky; Jackson (MS); Knoxville and Memphis (TN). Those markets are all kicking the tires on a monthly 300-Gigabyte plan that charges customers extra if they exceed that threshold, as well as an optional plan for lighter users. To help customers get used to the new policies, Comcast is also giving customers three courtesy months for exceeding the monthly 300 GB cap in any 12-month period, meaning that overage charges will only be applied if a customer exceeds the 300 GB threshold for a fourth time in that span.