Bright House Michigan Customers to Get PowerBoost

November 19, 2008

By Jennifer Hull

Bright House Networks has announced the launch of PowerBoost to its Broadband Turbo customers in Michigan. PowerBoost is a new technology that allows Turbo customers to temporarily experience download speeds significantly faster than their current speed at no additional charge. With PowerBoost, Turbo customers will see download speeds increase when downloading large files from the Internet (pending available network capacity). Broadband Turbo with PowerBoost is available exclusively from Bright House Networks.

Bright House Download Speeds up to 22 Mbps for Broadband internet Customers

The speed provided by PowerBoost is available to customers who subscribe to Broadband Internet at a specific level. For example, Broadband Internet Turbo customers with a current speed of up to 15 Mbps will now enjoy PowerBoost speeds up to 22 Mbps. Once a PowerBoost is completed, a download in progress will continue at the normal speed. No file downloads are required for activation. The PowerBoost technology works with compatible cable modems, as well as home networking gateways and voice eMTAs (combination high-speed Internet modems and phone adapters).

Bright House PowerBoost Speeds up Download Times for Large Files

"We are very excited to be delivering this free, time-saving feature to our Broadband Internet Turbo customers," said Robert McCann, President of Bright House Networks, Detroit division. "PowerBoost will jumpstart a large file download reducing overall download time, and give users more time to enjoy the multitude of media available online, including that made available through RoadRunner.com, also available exclusively from Bright House Networks. Our goal is to provide customers with quality service and with products that continue to make their lives easier."

Bright House Networks, a Leading Multiple Cable System Operator (MSO)

Bright House Networks is the nation's 6th largest multiple cable system operator (MSO) with 2.4 million customers in several large markets including Bakersfield, California; Birmingham, Alabama; Detroit, Michigan; Indianapolis, Indiana; Orlando, Florida (Central Florida Division); and Tampa Bay, Florida along with several other smaller systems in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.