Cox Cable Testing a Form of 'Fast Lane' Internet For Gamers

Cox Cable is testing a new 'Elite Gamer Service' a form of fast lane service for gamers that would prioritize internet use for those willing to pay an extra $15 a month. From a report: The service is currently being tested in Arizona and only works with Windows PCs. Cox Elite Gamer 'automatically finds a faster path for your PC game data, reducing the lag, ping spikes, and jitter that stand in the way of winning,' according to the official site for the service. The site also notes that compared to standard Cox Internet, users will experience up to 34% less lag, 55% fewer ping spikes, and 45% less jitter. The $15 a month service includes access for two computer users and requires Cox Internet Preferred 100 Internet service or above. In the terms of service on the website, Cox notes that membership to the Cox Elite Gamer Service permits users to route their game activity for select games through a dedicated gaming network.

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