Don't be fooled: Comcast's '10G' doesn't mean what you think it does

It's not two times as fast as 5G, and it has nothing to do with phones

- ALAINA YEE

You probably already know that 5G is a widely used abbreviation for a version of mobile network Y standards. You likely also know that it's the most current standard in use. That "G" slapped next to the number means "generation." It's not a reference to the download or upload speeds you get on your cell phone.

You may have seen the advertisements about Comcast's new 10G Xfinity network blanketing the airwaves and other platforms. And since the Xfinity website doesn't really clarify what "10G" means (fave.co/3mEOKxu), you might assume that the company's home internet service is a faster version of 5G. Even if you dig around and stumble upon Comcast's corporate webpage (fave.co/3MOLkmC) about 10G, its reference to “multi-gig speeds” may not dispel that initial impression.