Xfinity TV Plans and Pricing Review

Is Xfinity TV good?

Xfinity TV service is good, but it’s not slap-your-mama good*. It has up to 185+ live TV channels, the free Xfinity Stream app, the well-regarded X1 DVR, and wide availability. But Xfinity’s pricing 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. If you’re sick of your current TV provider, you won’t pay too much more for Xfinity—even with some of the higher-priced no-term agreement plans. If you also need internet service, Xfinity has speedy cable internet connections for bundling.

Xfinity TV pros and cons

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• Deals
• Plans and prices
• Competition
• Specs and features
• Xfinity TV equipment

Xfinity TV deals and promotions

In addition to its affordable TV packages and internet-and-TV bundles, you can get some of the following Xfinity TV deals and promotions:

• $10/mo. discount for automatic payments and paperless billing
• Up to $30/mo. bundle discount
• Free premium channels (with select bundles)

For more information, check out our Xfinity deals guide.

Xfinity TV packages and plans in your area

Xfinity TV plans (West)

*No term contract. Broadcast TV fee and regional sports fee extra; price subj to change. Taxes and equipment not included.
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Xfinity packages, pricing, and channel counts are different in each of its three regions (Northeastern, Central, and Western US). Check out the tables above to see how much Xfinity cable TV costs in your town.

Although Xfinity’s cable TV pricing varies by region, its plans fall into the same general tiers: a forgettable 10-channel basic plan, a 125-channel basic cable channel, and a 185-channel plan with more basic cable channels.

Pricing for Xfinity cable packages can compete with DISH, DIRECTV, Spectrum, and Verizon Fios rates—but not their channel counts. And if you want premium cable channels like HBO®, you’ll typically have to pay a la carte with Xfinity.

Plus, Xfinity no longer requires a contract on its TV plans, so you won’t have to worry about early termination fees. But if you get an Xfinity internet and TV bundle, you’ll probably have to settle for a contract.

Xfinity TV vs. the competition

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Xfinity’s cable TV plans are average compared to other cable TV providers. Xfinity doesn’t have the no-contract flexibility of Spectrum, but it’s far more affordable than competitors like Cox.

By comparison, satellite TV providers like DISH and DIRECTV have far bigger channel counts than Xfinity. But you’ll also be paying much more for the privilege, thanks to each provider’s higher prices and two-year contracts.

Xfinity TV specs and features

Xfinity’s cable plans include a lot more than TV service. From on-demand programming to TV boxes, let’s explore everything else about Xfinity’s TV plans.

Xfinity TV channels

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 cable TV channels, read our Xfinity Channel Lineup guide.

Popular channels on Xfinity

Xfinity bundles in your area

*Internet: For 12 months with 1-year term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. TV: No term contract. Broadcast TV fee extra; price subj to change. Taxes and equipment not included.

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

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 some popular Xfinity TV and internet bundle deals above.

For more detailed information, read our guide to Xfinity bundles.

Xfinity On Demand

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

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.

Xfinity TV streaming

Xfinity TV equipment

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.

Xfinity X1

The X1 is Xfinity’s highly rated DVR/receiver and TV service. It costs an additional $7.50 to $8.50 per month, depending on your region.

But if you don’t need or want the X1’s special features, you won’t save money by choosing a standard HD TV box. They’re also between $7.50 to $8.50 per month depending on region.

Final take: Is Xfinity TV worth it?

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 3,000 Mbps!).

Either way, you’ll still have plenty to watch—and ways to watch it—with Xfinity.

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Methodology

To find out how Xfinity’s TV plans stacked up to the competition, we rated them in areas like value, channel count, and customer satisfaction. For more information on our methodology, check out our How We Rank page.