Xfinity TV service is good, but it’s not slap-your-mama good*. It has up to 185+ live TV channels, a vast on-demand library, free Xfinity Stream app, the well-regarded X1 DVR and voice remote, and wide availability. Xfinity also offers no-term agreement plans—but at higher prices (up to 33%).
But Xfinity’s pricing, while competitive at the package level, gets expensive when you consider the provider’s relatively low channel counts, high DVR/HD fees, and the no-term agreement premium.
(*No mamas were injured in the writing of this piece. Also—hi, moms!)
That said, we can see Xfinity working out well for you in a couple of scenarios:
| Package |
| Best value Extra |
| Best bundle Premier Pro+ Double Play |
| Best overall Preferred+ |
Data effective as of publish date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Xfinity packages, pricing, and channel counts are different for each of its three regions (Northeastern, Central, and Western US). Since you are searching in the Western region, we’re showing you the best plans in that area.
| Package |
| Extra |
| Preferred+ |
*For the first 12 months with a 1-year agreement.
†No-term agreement plan.
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In the western US, Xfinity offers four plans (none of them basic) that are actually two plans—with or without term agreements.
Even without term agreements, pricing for Xfinity cable packages in its western-region can compete with DISH, DIRECTV, Spectrum, and Verizon Fios rates—but not their channel counts. Check out Xfinity’s full channel lineup here to learn more.
With Xfinity, you can package your TV plan with internet and phone service in double- or triple-play bundles. Again, there are different Xfinity bundle packages in each of its three regions. We’ve researched prices and compiled pricing comparison tables for Xfinity TV bundle deals in your area below.
For more detailed information, read our guide to Xfinity bundles.
*For the first 24 months with a 2-year agreement.
Data effective as of publish date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
*For the first 24 months with a 2-year agreement.
Data effective as of publish date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
While Xfinity doesn’t offer as many channels on its cable packages as other providers, it carries all of the most popular channels—many of them in HD—in its packages, plus a hefty selection of premium channels and add-on packs. And, of course, the plans include a few dozen Music Choice channels (which makes the channel counts even weaker).
Here’s a sampling of Xfinity’s available channels. For a more comprehensive look at Xfinity channels, read our Xfinity Channel Lineup guide.
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Ready to talk gear? Xfinity offers the following gadgetry to go with your TV package or bundle. Most of them include an additional monthly fee.
The X1 is Xfinity’s highly rated DVR/receiver and TV service. It costs an additional $5.00 a month.
But if you don’t need or want DVR service, you can save money by choosing an HD or SD non-DVR box. They’re $5.00 a month for the first box, $9.95 a month for each additional box. But remember: the $9.95 monthly HD fee still applies with the HD box.
| Xfinity X1 DVR service with HD box |
| Xfinity non-DVR X1 box (HD) |
| Xfinity non-DVR X1 box (SD) |
| DVR service | Box rental | Additional boxes | Other fees | Total (one TV) | Total (two TVs) |
| $5.00/mo. | Included | $9.95/mo. each | N/A | $5.00/mo. | $14.95/mo. |
| N/A | $5.00/mo. | $9.95/mo. each | $9.95/mo. HD fee | $14.95/mo. | $24.90/mo. |
| N/A | $5.00/mo. | $9.95/mo. each | N/A | $5.00/mo. | $14.95/mo. |
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Depending where you’re located, and what’s in stock, you’ll get one of three Xfinity X1 models.
If you’d like to watch your Xfinity content on another TV, you can pay $9.95 a month for an extra X1 DVR—or choose a non-DVR X1 TV box for $5.00 a month to use on the additional TV. The non-DVR boxes can set and play recordings, but not store them (they’ll be on your primary X1 DVR).
But if you don’t care about recording and storing programming, you can save $10 a month by using a non-DVR X1 as your main receiver.
It’s important to note here that Xfinity sends out various models of non-DVR X1 boxes. One, the RNG150N, is not compatible with the Xfinity voice remote. If you want that sweet hands-free navigation, you might want to ask an Xfinity rep which box you should expect in your region.
For more on the X1, read our in-depth Xfinity X1 review.
What is Xfinity Flex? We’re so glad you asked. If you have an Xfinity internet plan, but not TV service, and you don’t see a TV plan or bundle that fits your budget, consider Xfinity Flex, the provider’s free streaming device/service.
Flex houses free livestreaming and on-demand apps like Pluto, Tubi, Xumo, and YouTube (plus many more). That means you’ll have a combined library of 200+ live channels and countless on-demand titles (including 10,000+ movies and TV shows from Xfinity alone). Xfinity even provides free access to NBC’s Peacock Premium streaming service.
You can also use Flex to watch (or listen to) your HBO, Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, and Spotify subscriptions, which is supremely convenient.
To get in on this action, request your Xfinity Flex box. You can add an extra Flex for $5 a month (limit two boxes total).
And to learn more about Flex, read our full Xfinity Flex review.
Xfinity Flex with XR15 voice remote.
Both the X1 and Xfinity Flex come with either the Xfinity XR11 or XR15 voice remote. The difference between the two is aesthetic, not functional—both remotes have these features:
For more information on all Xfinity equipment, see our review.
Yes, you can stream your Xfinity X1 TV package. The best way to do it is through the . . .
Free with your TV subscription, Xfinity’s Stream app allows to watch content and manage certain settings from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop:
Even better, you can watch Xfinity Stream on up to five devices at once. That’s a generous amout of simultaneous streams, compared to other TV providers. DISH, for example, allows only one stream on its DISH Anywhere app.
Xfinity Stream also allows you to download titles for offline viewing when you’re traveling or in an area with no service.
Read our Xfinity Stream App Guide for more information.
Available on the X1 and the Xfinity Stream app, Xfinity On Demand comes with your TV package and offers a free library with thousands of movies, the first latest episodes of the top 100 TV shows, plus the ability to rent or purchase titles, including new movies.
Xfinity On Demand adds a whole lotta free content—and, therefore, value—to your Xfinity cable packages. And the ability to watch Xfinity On Demand content away from home, and even download it to watch offline, is a huge bonus.
Peacock is a streaming TV service owned by NBCUniversal, which owns Xfinity. It has three tiers:
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Peacock (with ads) is completely free and has 7,500 hours of content—not including Peacock originals.
Peacock Premium (with ads) is $4.99 a month, but it has twice the content—15,000 hours—with new episodes of NBC series available to watch the day after they broadcast.
For twice the price, Peacock Premium Plus has the same 15,000 of content, but you won’t have to endure commercials.
For more information on Peacock plans, check out our Peacock Review.
In addition to its affordable TV packages and internet-and-TV bundles, Xfinity offers the following deals and promotions:
For more information on Xfinity deals, see our guide.
Xfinity’s lower channel counts and high DVR and HD fees make it one of the pricier TV providers out there. But that X1 DVR is pretty powerful, so it’s almost worth the extra expense—unless budgetary concerns are top-of-mind for you.
But we still think that you’d like Xfinity if you’re unhappy with your current provider or if you’re looking for both TV and internet service (Xfinity has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps!).
Either way, you’ll still have plenty to watch—and ways to watch it—with Xfinity.
Xfinity TV plans cost $49.99–$89.49 a month but have different rates (and perhaps slightly different channel lineups) for all three regions in Xfinity’s coverage area. Here are the TV package price ranges in your region:
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Xfinity charges $89.99 for professional installation. If you go with self-installation, the kit costs $15.00—and it’s super simple to install, so we highly recommend it. But if you prefer to trust a pro, keep an eye out for occasional free or discounted professional installation deals. For more information, check out our Xfinity installation guide.
The Xfinity Stream mobile app is included free with your Xfinity TV plan. For more information, read our Xfinity Stream App Guide.
Xfinity packages and rates differ for its three regions. Since you’re in Xfinity’s western region, we’re showing you region-specific bundles that have some of Xfinity’s highest channel counts, lowest costs per channel, and highest internet speeds.
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Yes, Xfinity Flex is really free—but only for Xfinity internet customers. That said, if you’re an Xfinity internet customer and want an extra Flex box for another TV, it’ll cost $5 a month. And there’s a limit of two devices per household.
Unfortunately, Xfinity doesn’t offer a basic cable plan in its western region, where you reside. Not that we ever recommend basic cable packages. You can get the same local channels and subchannels with an over-the-air, or OTA, antenna—for a one-time purchase price of $30–$60. So why pay monthly?
Yes, you will need a cable box for each of your TVs—but you have choices, as seen in the table below. We’ve done the math for you up to two TVs. In all cases, for each extra box, add $9.95 to see your total monthly payment for Xfinity TV equipment.
| DVR service | Box rental | Additional boxes | Other fees | Total (one TV) | Total (two TVs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity X1 DVR service with HD box | $5.00/mo. | Included | $9.95/mo. each | $5.00/mo. | $14.95/mo. | |
| Xfinity non-DVR X1 box (HD) | N/A | $5.00/mo. | $9.95/mo. each | $9.95/mo. HD fee | $14.95/mo. | $24.90/mo. |
| Xfinity non-DVR X1 box (SD) | N/A | $5.00/mo. | $9.95/mo. each | N/A | $5.00/mo. | $14.95/mo. |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
The cheapest Xfinity cable package in your region is Extra ($49.99 a month, 125+ channels).
