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Xfinity TV Review

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Xfinity
Price
$65–$135/mo.

Channels
10–185+

User Rating (2440)

Provider star ratings are based on user reviews and our independent customer satisfaction survey.

Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Best Xfinity TV packages

Xfinity offers a variety of cable TV packages, which is a refreshing change from competitors who offer very limited TV bundle options. Xfinity has plenty of TV packages to choose from, ranging from more affordable packages to more premium sports and movie channel packages.

How good is Xfinity TV service?

Xfinity TV delivers steady service and a variety of packages that will entertain just about anyone. Xfinity TV is a great service to bundle with your Xfinity internet service, and we like the easy-to-use voice remote. Xfinity has wide availability and cost effective TV and internet bundles for those on a budget. If you want the best channel lineup, you can opt for the TV Premium package and get 185+ channels. 

Overall, we find that Xfinity’s TV service is enjoyable, and we often recommend it to friends and family—especially when bundled with internet.

Pros

  • Affordable bundles
  • Contract-free options
  • Easy-to-use voice remote

Cons

  • Higher-than-average fees
  • Low customer service ratings

Xfinity Deals

Earn up to $500 by referring friends to Xfinity
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Xfinity TV packages

Xfinity offers several cable TV packages to meet the needs of families, sports fans, movie lovers, and international audiences. We really like the simplicity of deciding between just a few TV plans instead of seven or eight.

The TV Core plan (with up to 10+ channels) gives you the best value per channel, but it doesn’t include much sports or movie programming.

Sports fans will want to go for the Sports and News TV or above packages for access to sports programming.

Premium channels like STARZ®, HBO®, THE MOVIE CHANNEL™, CINEMAX®, Paramount+ Premium and others can be added individually for $12 each or purchased together in the Ultimate TV plan.

When we ran a cost comparison of Xfinity against other providers, we found that Xfinity TV  does cost a little more than some TV providers like DISH, but if you’re bundling Xfinity TV with another Xfinity service, you’ll get a small discount that will save you money.

Compare Xfinity TV plans

PlanIntroductory price*Channel count
TV Core$65/mo.10+
TV Plus$105/mo.125+
TV Premium$135/mo.185+
Sports & News TV$90/mo.50+
World Soccer Ticket$95/mo.55+

Xfinity TV and internet bundles

If you’d like, you can save a little cash and keep your bills streamlined with an Xfinity TV and internet bundle. Most Xfinity internet and TV bundles include internet speeds of 300Mbps or above, which is plenty fast for most households. For an additional cost, you can bump up the internet to even faster speeds, which you might need if you have a gamer or two in the house.

Xfinity also offers home security service with Xfinity Smart Home and Xfinity Home Security. You can add home security service to any Xfinity service starting at $10 per month.

See how you can save by bundling.

PackagePrice*Speed rangeOrder Online
Internet + Choice TVUp to $115/mo.300–500MbpsView Xfinity Plan for Xfinity
Internet + Popular TVUp to $150/mo.300–500MbpsView Xfinity Plan for Xfinity
Internet + Ultimate TVUp to $170/mo.300–500MbpsView Xfinity Plan for Xfinity
Internet + Sports & News TVUp to $150/mo.300–2,000MbpsView Xfinity Plan for Xfinity

About Xfinity bundles

Why pay three separate bills for cable TV, home phone, and internet when you can bundle them together and save some money? Xfinity TV, home phone, and internet bundles keep you connected to the sports, movies, and the internet you need daily. Most bundles include internet speeds of 300Mbps or above, which is plenty fast for most households.

Xfinity TV tech

Xfinity TV is delivered to your home via traditional cable wiring. You will need a cable wall outlet in each room you want to have a TV box. Some homes may not be wired for cable TV, even though they lie within Xfinity coverage areas. An Xfinity installation technician can usually install the required outlets in your home if you live within Xfinity coverage areas.

Picture quality

Xfinity by Comcast offers over one hundred HD channels, but you may have to pay an extra $9.95 per month for what Xfinity calls an HD technology fee, which applies to some parts of the country. Ask your agent if that will be part of your bill or not.

DVR

Xfinity’s DVR is called the X1 Cloud DVR TV Box. With this device, you can record and stream content you want to watch, when you have time to watch it. The DVR gives you up to 300 hours of storage, which is plenty for most folks.

We like Xfinity’s DVR because it stores some of your recorded content (up to 150 hours with TV Core or 300 with the Premium DVR add-on) on the cloud so you can view it anywhere. You can watch any of this content on laptops, iPads, phones, and other devices on the go, like while you’re in a waiting room or sitting on a train. It also minimizes the need for extra DVRs in every room of your house, which can save you on equipment costs.

Remote

There are seven Xfinity TV remotes you can choose from when you sign up for Xfinity TV, including two voice remotes. Voice remotes let you find content quickly, without flipping through channels, remembering station numbers, or pushing a lot of buttons.

For instance, to find the Dallas Cowboys game, just push the blue button and say “Watch ESPN,” and presto. You’ve got it. (If only making snacks was that easy.)

When you sign up with Xfinity, you’ll select your brand of TV or audio equipment, and it will give you a list of compatible remote options.

Xfinity TV installation

When you sign up for Xfinity TV, you’ll be prompted to set up an installation appointment. An experienced technician will come to your home and set up TV service in each room you’d like it in.

If you’re up for the challenge, you can save on installation fees (which cost $100, but could vary depending on your location) by installing Xfinity TV yourself. Self-install also saves you the hassle of coordinating appointment times with an installation technician (although Xfinity offers a $20 credit if the technician arrives late).

If you want to install it yourself, order a Self-Install Xfinity TV kit for $15 when you sign up. Installing Xfinity TV is fairly simple. For more information on how to set it up yourself, watch this Xfinity self-install video.

Our verdict

Xfinity TV offers lots of entertainment options that won’t eat up your internet bandwidth, which is why some folks prefer cable TV to streaming services.

For the best value, we recommend bundling at least two services from Xfinity. Our favorite is Xfinity’s 500 Mbps internet plan + TV Plus, which includes 125+ TV channels and home internet with speeds up to 500Mbps.

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Deals Disclaimers

XFINITY, Earn up to $500 by referring friends to Xfinity Restrictions apply. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Open to existing Xfinity customers in good standing. Referred individual must maintain eligible services and account in good standing for 90 days. Additional terms apply. See program terms and conditions for details. Rewards issued as prepaid virtual Mastercard, up to a maximum of $500 per year. Prepaid Mastercard® is issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. No cash access or recurring payments; valid for up to six months; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Card terms and conditions apply. Virtual card can be used where Debit Mastercard is accepted online, for phone and mail orders or in stores that accept mobile wallet. If there is no email address registered to the account, a physical prepaid Mastercard will be shipped to Comcast account holder. Physical card can be used where Debit Mastercard is accepted.