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Comcast has introduced a faster internet service, dubbed the “Extreme High-Speed Internet” and boasting of a 50mbps download speed. This is more than six times faster that the current consumer speed and 10 times faster that Qwest’s DSL Internet Service. Comcast is initially testing the new internet service in the Twin Cities of Minnesota but also aims to roll out the service in other cities across the nation later this year and to have it rolled out to all its network by 2010.

So, what do users get from 50mbps download speed? Tons of good stuff that any online video fanatic would love. For one, users can download 4GB of movie in less than 10 minutes. An hour of continuous connection to the Internet would enable users to download 6 full movies to their machines. Game players would also have a heyday with this internet service. Of course, good stuff like this always comes for a price and in the case of the “Extreme High-Speed Internet”, it’s a whooping $150 per month. This cost is more than double the price of Comcast’s current fastest service. But good news for those who are not willing to spend that much money for a faster connection, Comcast also plans to upgrade both the upload and download speeds of its current plans.

Via [Crunch Gear] Read [Star Tribune]