Comcast tinkers with speedier Net | ajc.com

Comcast tinkers with speedier Net | ajc.com: "In a peek into the potential future of television, Comcast Corp. on Tuesday demonstrated Internet service 16 times faster than today's top speeds.

Separately, it showcased a new system that could someday eliminate the need for clunky cable set-top boxes.

With the super-fast Web service, a consumer could download a high-definition movie in about four minutes that would take six hours or more at today's Internet speeds, according to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts."