A Guide to Xfinity Internet Plans for Seniors (2025)
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October 6, 2025
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Xfinity, owned by Comcast, is widely recognized for fast and reliable internet service. Although this provider doesn’t offer a specific plan for seniors, Xfinity internet plans start at $40 per month for speeds of up to 300 Mbps. In our experience, these speeds are fast enough for most two-person households.
In this review of Xfinity internet plans for seniors, we’ll examine them in depth, how they performed for us, and how the provider compares to competitors.
Xfinity Internet Pros and Cons
Pros
- Price locks: If you’re willing to pay a higher monthly price ($55 versus $40), you can lock in a rate for five years.
- Monthly contracts: Xfinity allows you to commit to their internet plans on a monthly basis, and there are no early termination fees.
- Free mobile service: Every Xfinity internet plan comes with one year of Xfinity Mobile service.
- Xfinity ranked above average for overall customer satisfaction in every region of the U.S., according to the latest (2024) survey from J.D. Power.1
- Free equipment: Xfinity includes Wi-Fi equipment rentals in their monthly subscriptions.
- Fast speeds: With speeds of up to 1,200 Mbps, Xfinity’s highest-tier plan can support an unlimited number of devices at once.
Cons
- Autopay required for lowest prices: If you don’t enroll in automatic payments, you’ll pay $10 more per month on any plan.
- Higher prices: While $40 per month is not obscene, it’s slightly more expensive than comparable plans from Verizon.
Xfinity Internet Plans and Pricing
There are currently four different Xfinity internet plans. The main difference between each option is the speed, with the more expensive plans being faster.
Additionally, each plan has two different pricing tiers: a more affordable monthly price with a one-year price lock and a more expensive price with a five-year price lock. For example, the 300 Mbps plan costs $40 per month with a one-year price lock and $55 per month for a five-year price lock.
We recommend opting for the five-year price lock option, as Xfinity internet plan prices have been known to shoot up seemingly at random from year to year.
Xfinity Internet Plans Compared
| Speed in Mbps | 300 | 500 | 1,000 | 1,200 |
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| Monthly Price* (1-year) | $40 | $55 | $70 | $100 |
| Monthly Price* (5-year) | $55 | $70 | $85 | $115 |
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*Prices reflect the $10 discount for enrolling in automatic payments.
All plans include:
- Free Wi-Fi equipment
- One free year of Xfinity Mobile Unlimited
- Unlimited data
- Advanced Security/parental controls
FYI: Only the top two plans, 1,000 and 1,200 Mbps, include two free years of Peacock Premium.
Plan Availability
Xfinity home internet is available in the following states. (Note that the company does not service every region. Additionally, the availability of plans and their pricing will vary by location.):
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Washington, D.C.
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Maine
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Mississippi
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
The Fine Print
Based on the chart above, Xfinity internet pricing seems simple, right? Naturally, like most internet providers, there are a number of extra fees that may apply:
Installation fees: I installed my internet for free, but if you want someone to do it for you, it’ll cost $100. The process was super easy, so I recommend doing it yourself to save money.
Price increases: You can choose to lock in your price for one or five years. If you lock it in for five years, your monthly costs will be higher, but your rate won’t increase for a much longer period.
Discounts for autopay: Enrolling in automatic payment through a checking or savings account can save you $10 per month.
Late payment fee: You’ll get charged $10 if your payment is late, which is why I suggest enrolling in automatic billing.
Charge for overage data: Xfinity does not charge for exceeding a threshold of data usage, as all plans include unlimited data.
Xfinity Internet Senior Plan
Unfortunately, Xfinity does not have a plan or discount for seniors, and the Affordable Connectivity Program for low-income individuals was discontinued in 2024.2 I’d recommend checking out our list of the best senior discounts on internet and cable to learn how you can save.
Pro Tip: If you don’t qualify for the low-income plan, you can still find more affordable internet for $20 per month. Read our guide to the best cheap internet to learn more.
My Experience With Xfinity
Because my nearest Xfinity store is out of state, I ordered my Xfinity internet plan and Gateway online. It was really easy for me to enter my address and choose from one of their plans. Once I chose my plan and entered my credit card information, I rented the Gateway because I didn’t have a compatible modem. Shipping was free. Next, I had the option to add streaming and TV, which I passed on. And voilà! My Gateway came in the mail about three days later.
Installation
Getting my Xfinity internet up and running was a quick and easy process, and my Gateway came with printed-out instructions.
- I downloaded the Xfinity app onto my iPhone and created an account.
- I clicked on my Account tab and, under devices, clicked on the Gateway. From there, the app told me what to do to activate my internet, step by step.
- I plugged the Gateway into my wall outlet and cable outlet.
- I chose a Wi-Fi name and password.
- I waited about 10 minutes. After that, I was online!
Xfinity App
I used the Xfinity app not only to install my Gateway, but also to check my internet connection if something was down. I just had to click “Test my internet connection,” and the app would make sure that all my devices on the network, from my laptop and TV to my smart light bulbs and switches, were connected. I also used the app to view my internet data usage, manage my billing, and change my subscription.
The app currently has a 4.3 rating in the Apple App Store3 and a 3.4 in the Google Play Store.4
Using My Internet
My partner and I work from home, meaning our internet is always working hard to keep us connected. Typically, I don’t have any speed issues, unless there is a rare network outage. When I did a random test toward the middle of August through the Xfinity app, I found that I was actually getting 116 percent of my plan’s speed, meaning speeds that were 16 percent faster than I paid for.
Was this the case, or was Xfinity just telling me what I wanted to hear? To check with a third party, I also took Google’s speed tests. See my results below.
While I paid for speeds of up to 800 Mbps, the speed I got was only 518.7 Mbps, which is actually 54 percent below what I pay for. Still, I’m not too mad about this, as I never notice latency with my internet connections, except (for some reason) when Netflix auto-plays trailers.
My Bill
When I signed up for Xfinity in August of 2023, prices were slightly different from what I detailed above. My internet subscription costs $110 a month. However, I got $40 per month off for signing up for a long-term contract, plus $10 a month off for signing up for automatic payments and paperless billing. That brings me down to $50 a month, before you add back in the $15 a month for the Gateway, plus the $1.20 a month for taxes, surcharges, and fees.
Altogether, I pay $76.20 a month for Xfinity internet, although it would have only been about $60 without the Gateway. These prices are pretty reasonable considering the speeds I get.
Xfinity vs. Verizon Internet
Undoubtedly, Xfinity is more affordable than Verizon, as plans start at $40 a month compared to $49.99. Neither provider charges overage or equipment fees. However, Xfinity has faster speeds than Verizon — a maximum of 1,200 Mbps compared to 940.
For the fastest, most affordable internet, choose Xfinity over Verizon.
| Xfinity | Verizon | |
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| Starting price | $40 | $49.99 |
| Price hikes | After one year | Price is guaranteed for either 3, 4, or 5 years |
| Overage fees | $0 | $0 |
| Long-term contracts | Not required | Not required |
| Fastest download speeds | 2 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Cost of equipment | $15 a month (or free if you have a compatible modem) | $0 |
Bottom Line
Xfinity is a solid internet provider, providing fast speeds for relatively reasonable prices. It’s especially good for someone who wants lower speeds of only 300 Mbps, as they can benefit from paying only $40 per month for internet. It’s also ideal if you own a compatible modem and want to install your own internet, or want to bundle internet with mobile, TV, or streaming. For more information on Xfinity’s offerings, check out our pages on Xfinity landline and Xfinity TV.
Xfinity may not be for you if you want to avoid price hikes after a year, or if you don’t want to pay more per month for the five-year price lock. To learn more about your options, read my rundown of the best internet providers for seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I return equipment purchased from Xfinity?
You may drop off the equipment at select Xfinity service centers, Xfinity stores, UPS stores, or even schedule a home pick up with UPS by calling 1–800–PICK–UPS. Refer to the Xfinity Return Equipment Card that comes with your Xfinity Internet Getting Started Kit for more details on how to return the equipment.
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Do I purchase the modem and router from Xfinity?
You may either rent out the Xfinity Gateway or use any other compatible modem and router that you prefer. We recommend going with the Gateway, however, for its additional security features.
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How much is Xfinity internet only?
Xfinity internet-only plans range from $40 to $115 per month.
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Is 300 Mbps enough for two people with Xfinity?
300 Mbps is enough for two people to use up to five devices simultaneously with Xfinity. They’ll be able to send emails and stream, but may have issues with video chatting or gaming.