7 Things to Know Before You Sign Up for Xfinity Internet in 2024!

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Comcast is making big changes to its Xfinity Internet service, boosting speeds for several more affordable plans. Connect, Connect More, Fast and Prepaid customers are getting faster speeds at no additional charge, though Xfinity raised prices in January 2024. In this video, I look at what you can expect when you sign up for Xfinity Internet and ways to save money. Here's my guide to finding the best internet service for your household: michaelsaves.com/internet/bes...
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Before you sign up for a new plan, here are five things to consider:
Pricing: How much does it cost? Is a contract required? Any deals?
Equipment: Is it included or how much will it cost?
Data Caps: Does the plan include unlimited data?
Speed: Am I paying for more speed than I really need?
Installation: Do I need to pay for a technician or can I do it myself?
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@MichaelSaves 2 місяці тому

Thanks for watching today. If you have Xfinity Internet, let me know if you've noticed the faster speeds!

@jeffrandolf5673 2 місяці тому

My contract says I'm payng for 800mbps. Never have had any buffering issues. I just stream live TV & movies... no uploads. With Cable TV= 2 tv's, my own Router/Modem. I'm paying $296/mo. If i rented their router, it'd be over $300/mo. I'm canceling xfinity Cable very soon & keeping internet only & gonna try a lower MBPS. *AFTER WATCHING ALL YOUR VIDEOS* I bought one Roku Ultra LT (has ethernet plug/ gonna buy another this week) + Hulu + netflix + Amazon=around $185/mo.,hopefully. Watched all your videos. My budget target # was $175.

@MichaelSaves 2 місяці тому

@@jeffrandolf5673 You can definitely do better than $300. Even if your original live TV service (Hulu Live) doesn’t work out and you switch, you will be saving. Good luck.

@jimjames6990 Місяць тому

I got Magic jack too. No longer using Comcrap again. RIP COMCRAP

@jeffrandolf5673 Місяць тому

@@jimjames6990 $100 for 300mbps? Here it's $110 for 800mbps. In Ct.

@theguiltyplayer9207 28 днів тому

Bit of a tech question, not a customer yet, but is it best to contact a front about a cable box checkup/repair or will they send someone down along after the plan builder is finalized?

@raymondmartin6737 2 місяці тому

Yes, I saw the announcement about the speedup. I wonder, we pay $94.99 a month for Xfinity 1gig plus internet, since we dropped Xfinity Cable and phone. We have no other source of Internet in our apartment here in Nashua, NH. Like most previous triple play internet, Optimum, in NY state, and AT&T Uverse in Florida, Xfinity and the others were over $200.00 monthly. I wonder if our internet now with Xfinity at $79.99 a month, plus $15.00 a month for the Modem, will I believe go up to $119.99 a month, that is without modem being that the Internet will go up $25.00 around May?😮

@VinylRescue 2 місяці тому

I was on the 200mbps service and had to upgrade to the 800mbps since the upload speed was too slow. Then I had to get their gateway xfi modem/router since my modem was a 3.0 DOCSIS and wouldn't allow for unlimited data under my old plan. I wasn't happy about this since I had just bought my Motorola modem back in 2020. My uploads are better now as it was taking well over an hour sometimes to upload a 4-5minute 4K video to YT. Unfortunately, I can't get fiber internet in my area or I would have signed up for that. Someday...

@Slim1423 2 місяці тому

There are some modem/router combos or stand alone modem and routers, that can work apecifically with Xfinity Comcast and with better data speeds . I know Netgear brand of modems has better reviews, some people like Arris or Motorola brand as well. Ususally, if any brand of modem is compatible with a cable company, it will be stamped on the outside of the package box somewhere.

@VinylRescue 2 місяці тому

@@Slim1423 The problem with mine is that it was a 3.0 modem and their system required a 3.1 modem for me to stay on unlimited data. They didn't tell me that when I upgraded my speed package. If I had known then I would researched for one that I could have bought and switched. At this point I'm okay with it. I'm just hoping in the future we can get fiber in our area since the upload and downloads are the same speed!

@Slim1423 2 місяці тому

@VinylRescue Ok, i was wondering about the difference for a Docsis 3.0 vs. 3.1 version modem. Now i know there is undeed a difference. Technology just keeps updating, which leaves today's equipment behind, either a few months or years down the road. There are newer modems with the Docsis 3.1 version though, which you could buy, to save on monthly xfinity modem/router rental fees. So, you do have options, if you choose to take them.

@VinylRescue 2 місяці тому

@@Slim1423 thanks. Maybe down the road when I have time. It just stinks since I had a nice Motorola modem that I bought back in 2020.

@Slim1423 2 місяці тому

@VinylRescue Yeah, i agree. Places like Walmart, Best Buy, or Amazon online, will have sales on various modems from time to time. Technology keeps evolving, and getting outdated. If you ever do decide to get another modem, please consider how much "Channel Bonding" that each modem or modem router has, because the type of channel bonding it has will limit the data rate rate for specific internet providers. Some modems will come with 4x4, 8x4, 16x4, 24x8, or maybe 32x8, channel bonding. For me i would probably want wirher a 150 or 200mbps plan with Xfinity, so i would need a modem with 16x4 channel bonding for Xfinity. However, that data speed limitation may be less for other providers like Cox, Spectrum. So, please keep that in mind if you decide to get your own modem. Some say buying your own modem/router can increase your data speeds, more than using the provider's modem/router. I just want consistent and adequate data speed, to do whatever i need it for at home.

@dogthewalker8071 2 місяці тому

We've been Comcast free for ten years now. Never going back due to the horrific customer service.

@MrBunet1900 Місяць тому

I do want to point out, yes you can upgrade your internet speed through the web site. They don't allow you to downgrade your speed. If you want to do that you will have to call them so they will try to talk you out of it.

@MichaelSaves Місяць тому

This is important for clarity. Thank you!

@Slim1423 2 місяці тому

Hi. I have never used Xfinity Comcast before. What i would like to know is the 150 mbps plan just as good as the 200 mbps plan, if you just want to use it for 2 tvs, and maybe 1 tablet? Also, i want to know does Xfinity have a separate prepaid hotspot , that you can take home and pay a 30 day service with a prepaid card?

@MichaelSaves 2 місяці тому

I'm not sure about the hotspot. 150 Mbps is probably fine for two TVs and one tablet in use at the same time. I would give it a try!

@Slim1423 2 місяці тому

@MichaelSaves Ok. I am seriously thinking about the 150 mbps plan, which previously only had 75 mbps! If i am lucky , when i decide to get that plan , there may be a promotional sale going on it. I am glad to hear that Xfinity has just increased their data speeds on some plans! Thanks for your reply.

@dennismcdonnell4613 2 місяці тому

Had to call customer service the other day and now I am terminally depressed. DO NOT get Comcast

@krclinton 2 місяці тому

It is our only option where I live.

@paulsmith9341 2 місяці тому

There is no way we'd go back to Xfinity. They had the most complicated bill I had ever seen. We never got no where near the advertised speeds and the outages were common.

@jeffrandolf5673 2 місяці тому

@@paulsmith9341 They are ROTTEN! I never use the word "hate", but my blood would boil every few months, when a rate increase of $10-$20-$30. Now at $296/mo. I went to a physical paper bill, so I could refer to it when I called them to try to get my bill lowered=NOPE. XFINITY internet plus cable TV is like a 2nd house mortgage!

@OmegaHunterYT Місяць тому

I have Xfinity prepaid but I only get 50 mbps still why?

@MichaelSaves Місяць тому

Did you ask Xfinity? I am sharing their official communication, but I don’t work for them.

@eddiee99 2 місяці тому

Im happy with 5gig fiber here

@PnwMtbNate Місяць тому

We pay for gigabit speed but have never received over 150mbs even with different modem and mesh WiFi routers. Have been on probably 15 hours of calls combined. Terrible customer service.

@patrickd9576 2 місяці тому

Two comments: (1) You may need to reboot the modem to get the faster speeds. (2) Upload speeds have also been increased on some of the plans.

@MichaelSaves 2 місяці тому

Thank you!

@jchambers2586 2 місяці тому

where I live its Comcast or satellite no 5g home at all. so Comcast it it.

@playboysolrac Місяць тому

I hate that this is the only provider in the area that I’m moving to. Their customer service is trash and reliability is a joke. FML.

@nickz5849 4 дні тому

Connect more and Fast are definitely not adequate for most households. I recommend AT LEAST the 800mbps speed for starters.

@MichaelSaves 4 дні тому

Not necessary for most homes.

@nickz5849 4 дні тому

@MichaelSaves Highly disagree I had 1200mbps hard wired to my pc and my PS5 upstairs was getting a grand total of 40mbps directly above my router.

@JJFlores197 3 дні тому

nah dude. It sounds like there's something else going on in your home network. I can guarantee you that most households won't need more than like 100-200 Mbps for a long time. That's not to say that having faster speeds isn't good, but it just isn't necessary for most people at home unless they're downloading a lot of large files regularly. If your PS5 is on Wi-Fi and is too far away from the router, then that's most likely the problem. it doesn't matter if you get the fastest internet connection known to man kind. If your wifi and devices are too far from each other then the connection speed will just be slow and weak. That's just the nature of wireless communications. If your Console is hardwired into your router and you still get slower than expected speeds, it may be a cable problem. I would go with at least a high quality CAT6 cable no more than 100 M (~330 ft).

@MichaelSaves 3 дні тому

@@JJFlores197 Mesh network may help, even a WiFi extender depending on the house.

@argeliscolon9318 2 місяці тому

I got a pc ps5 phone and my twin has a phone tablet and tv

@fredyh357 Місяць тому

So what is your point

@ThemeParkBeast98 Місяць тому

Ive had zero problems with Xfinity and get the speeds they promise. I live in New Mexico if that makes a difference.

@Cheemzadoge 9 днів тому

WiFi sucks ass. First year or two it's good but now it's ass, dumbass won't work properly and I can't do anything so I'm pissed

@JJFlores197 3 дні тому

Sounds like an issue with your wifi router and/or devices. I've been using wifi for over 15 years and I rarely have had problems with the wireless network itself.

@Cheemzadoge 3 дні тому

@@JJFlores197 there is, I tried to reset the data but it just made it 3x worst

@JJFlores197 3 дні тому

@@Cheemzadoge Don't know what to tell you. Too many variables at play.

@SimX9000 Місяць тому

Why doesn't anyone ever talk about the shit ass upload from Xfinity? Yes the download is fine, the upload is trash on all tiers unless your on fiber.

@MichaelSaves Місяць тому

This is true. I do mention it in other videos where I compare fiber and cable. I should have mentioned it in this video.

@danielratcliffe3672 Місяць тому

Scam!

@fcporto400 Місяць тому

Xfinity scam … paying 248$ lol Have to figure something out

@fredyh357 Місяць тому

lol I’m paying 150 for internet and cable

@matthewchicago5288 10 днів тому

Did you see the commercial with the ww2 vets and they are giving VR ? What a horrid commercial like the others. Like VR is close to flying an aircraft. My fathers a veitnam vet. Shame on you xfinity, shame on you.