Time Warner Cable began the rollout of faster Internet service — up to 300 megabits — throughout the San Diego area this week.
The cable company said customers on all of its service plans will see “significant speed increases” as part of the “TWC Maxx” launch. Most customers will experience the increase this month.
“Our customers have asked for faster Internet speeds and we’re now able to deliver them at no additional cost to all of our customers in the San Diego area,” said Deborah Picciolo, senior vice president of operations for Time Warner Cable.
She said the upgrade also enhances video service and network reliability. Some customers will need new modems, and will be contacted.
Along with the speed increase, Time Warner Cable has rolled out more than 1,100 WiFi hotspots at restaurants, cafes, salons and shopping malls in San Diego, with more hotspots to be added throughout the year.