Xfinity Internet Pricing (Includes Upload Speeds)

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As of 2023, Xfinity markets six internet-only deals throughout their coverage area. Pricing for the cheapest plans starts at $19.99/month, then goes up to $51 + Wi-Fi equipment fees ($15–25) after the first 12 months.

Xfinity has raised their download speeds by 100–200 Mbps for most plans in 2023, but the upload speeds are still capped at a maximum of 35 Mbps. The base plan still has a low 5 Mbps upload speed.

Most Popular Plan: Fast 300

Xfinity Fast is the best internet-only plan for most homes, but not because of the 400 Mbps download speed.

We suggest Fast because it's the best price for a 10+ Mbps upload speed. This is double the base speed and easily worth it if you have more than two people at home using the connection for work, school, and entertainment.

Homes with more than two people usually need at least 10–15 Mbps upload speed to account for shared video chat use, particularly if anyone is working from home or remote learning.

Reduced price: Fast currently features free Wi-Fi equipment for the first two years in most regions, bringing the price down by $25. Check your address here to see if you qualify:

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Xfinity Plan Uploads

One aspect of Xfinity pricing that can be frustrating is that the upload speeds aren’t always clearly listed. In fact, when compiling this page, I had to go through multiple Xfinity sales and chat agents to get a verified list:

The short version is: they’re much lower than the download speeds. This is standard for cable systems, since they are designed for home users who mostly download content and need relatively little upload in comparison.

Still, it can come as a surprise when the download speeds have improved so much relative to upload over the past few years.

Xfinity cable plans go all the way up to 1,200 Mbps for download speed. However, because they are a hybrid fiber-coaxial connection rather than pure Fiber-to-the-Home, the maximum upload is just 35 Mbps.

For reference, that’s just enough to support 1–2 4K video streams, before you factor in multiple users, WiFi fade, etc.

Cable speeds are designed this way because most users will make heavy use of download for video content. It wasn’t until post-Covid that working from home and remote culture went mainstream and made the need for more upload speed clear.

Unfortunately, most Xfinity plans are in the 5–15 Mbps range for uploads. It’s enough to support video calls but can be challenging for heavier use, such as multiple users relying on upstream bandwidth or backing up large files to the cloud.

If you want 35 Mbps uploads, your only choice is their most expensive “Gigabit Plus” plan, which has 1,200 Mbps downloads and 35 Mbps uploads.

The only way to get faster than 35 Mbps upload with Xfinity is to try and get their custom-install fiber plan, Gigabit Pro. However, this costs $300+ per month and a $1,000 one-time install fee, not to mention several site survey and install visits.

If you’re curious to learn about “Pro” plan, there’s a great write-up about the application process for network engineers here, or you can check out my Xfinity Gigabit vs Gigabit Pro comparison.

As for those of us on base plans, Xfinity corporate statements indicate widespread network upgrades supporting increased 200 Mbps upload speeds starting in late 2023.¹

Xfinity plan fees and fine print

To make matters even more complex, Xfinity includes the xFi routers at free or reduced rates for some plans, which can result in the same final bill amount for seemingly different plans like “Connect More” and “Fast.”

…Until the discount expires in your second or third year of service, causing a $15–25 per month bill increase.

While it is possible to negotiate Xfinity deals for existing customers, the process is time-consuming and it’s not usually possible to get the full discount returned.

Xfinity WiFi router options

Xfinity comes with three router options in 2023:

1. xFi Gateway
2. xFi Gateway Complete
3. Bring your own

The xFi Gateway is basically a modem/router unit that broadcasts WiFi in your home. The upsell for “complete” throws in an xFi Pod (basically a WiFi extender, or mesh WiFi device) that extends the WiFi for larger or oddly-shaped homes. xFi complete also includes unlimited data.

The xFi Pods are made in collaboration with a company called Plume, which is a good thing because they’ve been doing some of the more interesting work improving home networking hardware/software in the past couple years.

Xfinity is their largest partner, but they also work with a variety of smaller ISPs.

$15 per month is pretty steep for WiFi service, although Xfinity makes a case for it with decent hardware and well-designed mesh networking options. However, if you’re in a two-bedroom home or apartment, you’re likely better off just buying your own to save the $180–300 per year it adds up to.

Xfinity is compatable with most major modem and router combinations, and they maintain a full list of compatable devices on their site.

I’ve written up a full guide on how to remove the Xfinity Wi-Fi fees here.

I’ve also written up a guide on how to handle common tech support issues with the xFi Gateways, such as when the Xfinity router light turns red during service interruptions.

Xfinity Plans for Low-Income Households

Low-income households can access Xfinity's reduced-cost basic service plans. These plans provide reduced speeds for a lower $9.95 monthly price, with no WiFi router fees.

Note that this plan cannot access the faster 200 Mbps speed tier; this is reserved for full-price customers.

Among all low-income internet programs in California, Xfinity's has the best price-to-speed ratio. The only other providers at the $10 price point are Cox and AT&T. Neither matches the 50 Mbps download speed for low-income customers.

They are also the only provider I’ve seen that offers specific debt amnesty options to low-income households. Customers who meet certain income qualifications and have old debt with Comcast can still get low-income services using this program, among other payment extension and arrangement options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Xfinity internet only service?

The introductory price of Xfinity internet only service ranges from $19.99 per month for base plans up to $80 for premium gigabit service. Wi-Fi router leases typically increase the price $15–25 per month. After the first year, new customer discounts no longer apply, causing an additional $18–31 per month bill increase.

What is the Xfinity upload speed?

Xfinity cable plans have a maximum upload speed of 35 Mbps. Base plans have lower uploads, ranging from 5 Mbps on the entry plan up to 10–20 Mbps for their mid-tier plans.