Xfinity Internet Has New Broadband Packages

[def90]

And that's what I do. I control my network environment. There is some 'self-support' that is required but I'm up for it.

When I initially went from US West/Qwest DSL (horrible experience) to Comcast, they setup a Thomson cable modem and were charging me $8/month for it. I went out and bought my own modem and my speeds went up significantly. Comcast eventually wiped out the rental fee by not giving discounts and either requiring basic cable for 'free', or paying a premium for Internet only. I'm not sure if there are differences today between self-owned or Xfinity issued devices, but I like to own my gear.

Xfinity still charges a "rental" fee if you use their modem/router.

[brutal]

And that's what I do. I control my network environment. There is some 'self-support' that is required but I'm up for it.

When I initially went from US West/Qwest DSL (horrible experience) to Comcast, they setup a Thomson cable modem and were charging me $8/month for it. I went out and bought my own modem and my speeds went up significantly. Comcast eventually wiped out the rental fee by not giving discounts and either requiring basic cable for 'free', or paying a premium for Internet only. I'm not sure if there are differences today between self-owned or Xfinity issued devices, but I like to own my gear.

I got a better unlimited data deal with their modem rental. I put it in bridge mode connected to my firewall and turned off all the wifi and public hotspot junk.

I don't suppose it's going to do much good if I keep mine as a backup, I suspect it would have to be reprovisioned by support anyway, and it tops out at 340Mbps.

[def90]

I just upgraded from my 70MBPS service at $81.99/month to the 100MBPS service for $45/month. No need to go any faster or get any more data. I'm the only person in my household and I have yet to use more than a 3rd of my monthly data limit even though the only TV I watch is via online streaming services. I use my own Arris Surfboard modem and Ubiquiti router. Saving $35 a month!