Xfinity Mobile Review 2024: Plans, Fees, and Data Caps

Xfinity Mobile is Xfinity’s phone service spin-off, which offers smartphone plans and mobile data to Xfinity internet customers. Don’t expect many bells and whistles with Xfinity Mobile, but if your highest priorities are strong network coverage and low costs, you’ll find a lot to like with Xfinity Mobile service.

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• Xfinity Mobile plans
• Data, smartphones, and hotspots

Xfinity Mobile plans are affordable compared to its competition

Xfinity Mobile uses Verizon’s cellular network, so any Xfinity Mobile plan comes with convenient features like nationwide phone coverage and 5G support. We also like that its cellphone plans are contract-free and include access to Xfinity’s hotspot network.

Xfinity Mobile’s By the Gig plan is best suited for families with basic cell phone needs. You’ll pay for a mobile data pool that’s shared among your family.

Unlike providers like Spectrum Mobile, Xfinity Mobile’s shared data packages make By the Gig surprisingly competitive. By the Gig’s 3 GB and 10 GB data pools are affordably priced, and the data plans are a great fit if only a few family members want more data but can’t afford an Unlimited line.

Data effective as of publish date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Xfinity Mobile’s three Unlimited plans have generously sized data caps of up to 50 GB before your speeds get throttled (1.5 Mbps for downloads, 750 Kbps for uploads). Xfinity Mobile’s data caps are in line with most of the competition. Spectrum Mobile offers a 30 GB plan, while Verizon includes a 50 GB cap.

To put this in perspective, my screen time is, on average, four hours per day, and I use about 2 GB of data per month.

The Unlimited plan’s staggered per-line pricing is one of its biggest advantages, as you’ll get a larger discount for every line you add to your account.

By comparison, Spectrum Mobile’s unlimited plan comes with only one discount ($29.99 per line with more than two lines). Xfinity Mobile will offer the best savings if you’re getting service for more than five people.

But we wish Xfinity Mobile would’ve extended traffic prioritization to its Unlimited Plus plan—currently, the feature is limited to By the Gig and Unlimited Premium plans. Traffic prioritization basically means that your internet speeds won’t significantly dip if you’re in an area with high network traffic like a sports stadium or train station.

Xfinity Mobile has a couple of small fees

Xfinity (of all providers!) has shockingly few fees attached to its Xfinity Mobile service—you won’t even have to pay any activation or access fees. Xfinity charges two fees that are less than $5 per line, so nothing to break the bank.

But if you want to add a smartwatch or tablet to your mobile data plan, you’ll need to pay an additional $10 per month.

Because Xfinity Mobile requires Xfinity internet, you’ll get hit with a continuing $25 monthly fee if you leave Xfinity but want to keep Xfinity Mobile. But we like how Xfinity Mobile’s no-contract setup means you won’t have early termination fees if you cancel service early.

What to look for in a mobile provider

For families shopping for service, Xfinity and Xfinity Mobile plans have more overlap than you’d expect. From data charges to Disney+, here’s everything else you’ll need to know about Xfinity Mobile’s plans.

Order a cellphone plan with the right amount of data for you

To figure out your family’s data needs, think about their smartphone habits. Are you mainly using your phone for phone calls and texts? Are your kids regularly streaming podcasts and listening to Spotify?

If your family simply needs phone service, we’d recommend a 1 GB or 3 GB By the Gig plan. But if more than a few family members are regularly using their phones for Netflix shows and Reddit, consider getting the Unlimited plans. Xfinity Mobile allows you to mix and match, so your account can have Unlimited and By the Gig plans to meet every family member’s smartphone needs.

Check out our data cap guide to learn how your internet habits translate into data usage.

Xfinity offers 30+ smartphone options during checkout

During your Xfinity Mobile checkout process, you can choose to use your current cellphone, or to get a new Apple, Google, Motorola, or Samsung smartphone.

This service also lets you trade in your current smartphone to contribute to your new one. Without a trade-in, make sure to budget for a monthly smartphone fee ranging from $5 to $75.

Here’s a quick rundown of the smartphones Xfinity currently offers: 

• iPhone 13, 14, and 15 (Pro, Plus, and Max)
• Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro
• razr, moto g (three types)
• Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z, and other Galaxy models

Xfinity has 18M public Wi-Fi hotspots

With any Xfinity mobile plan, you can access any Xfinity hotspot, which can help prevent you from using up more data.

Xfinity’s hotspots hook you up with Wi-Fi when you’re out and about. Just check your phone’s Wi-Fi options and jump on the hotspot labeled XFINITY or xfinitywifi to get online and save your data when you’re reaching your limit.

Learn more about how to find Xfinity’s hotspots in our guide.

Xfinity Mobile deals are nonexistent

Xfinity Mobile is great if you’re an Xfinity internet customer interested in affordable smartphone plans, but don’t expect much beyond that. Plans from carriers like AT&T and Verizon are pricier than Xfinity Mobile, but they also add promos like free Max (formerly HBO Max) subscriptions and bundled international data access.

By comparison, Xfinity Mobile’s best deals start and end with its plans. For instance, you’ll have to buy a daily pass ($5 or $10) or pay for data by the megabyte (around $0.05 to $0.25 depending on country) if you’re traveling overseas with Xfinity Mobile.

It’s hard to beat Xfinity Mobile’s low prices, but if you’re already subscribed to other streaming services or regularly travel overseas, look at the bonus add-ons you’ll get from competing providers to ensure you get the best deal.

So, is Xfinity Mobile worth it?

Xfinity Mobile separates itself from the smartphone provider pack with upsides like its lack of activation fees along with tiered discounts on its Unlimited plan. Xfinity internet customers who want to save on their smartphone bill will find a lot to like with Xfinity Mobile.

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Why you should trust us

To evaluate Xfinity Mobile, we analyzed data including customer feedback, pricing, and our annual internet customer satisfaction survey. We also compared Xfinity Mobile to operators including Spectrum Mobile, Optimum Mobile, and Verizon Wireless to see how Xfinity Mobile stacked up to the competition.

For more on our methodology, see our How We Rank page.