Xfinity internet-only plans include regular internet offers and the separate prepaid NOW product.[1][2] Compare both if available: the deciding factors are the offer's price period, speed, equipment rules and account eligibility, not whether you add television. Ask for a written internet-only total before accepting any mobile or streaming extras.
Use the ZIP lookup for area-level comparison, then have Xfinity confirm your full service address and unit. National advertising does not establish which product or installation method your home qualifies for.
Start with regular Xfinity versus prepaid NOW
Regular Xfinity's current sales page includes WiFi equipment and unlimited data with its latest internet plans, and says there is no annual contract or early termination fee.[1] NOW also includes unlimited data, but uses prepaid billing and its own gateway and eligibility rules.[2]
| Choice | Why investigate it? | Important boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Xfinity Internet | Compare the available tiers and price periods | Confirm the address-specific offer and later rate.[3] |
| NOW Internet | Consider prepaid service with no credit check | Must use the included NOW gateway and meet NOW eligibility.[2] |
| Keep or change an existing account | Avoid assuming an acquisition offer applies | Request a quote for your account before removing services. |
The practical first question is: “Can I order regular Xfinity Internet, NOW Internet, or both at this exact address?” Do not spend time comparing a prepaid price your building cannot receive.
What the current prices actually cover
The fetched Xfinity offer page lists a 300 Mbps plan at $40 per month for one year, after which regular rates apply, or $45 per month for five years.[3] Those advertised offers are for new Xfinity Internet customers, require autopay using a stored bank account and paperless billing, exclude taxes and fees, carry restrictions, and show an October 25 offer end date.[3]
Treat those as dated advertised examples, not an address-approved quote. The shorter price period may appeal if near-term cost is your main concern; the longer period may suit someone who values base-rate predictability. Ask for the regular rate after the introductory period before choosing the shorter offer.
Xfinity describes its five-year protection as covering the base home-internet rate for 60 months, while allowing cancellation or a plan change without an annual contract.[1] Do not treat that as a promise that taxes, optional services or every future bill item stays unchanged.
NOW's FAQ lists NOW100 at 100 Mbps for $30 monthly and NOW200 at 200 Mbps for $45 monthly, with taxes and fees included.[2] NOW pricing is subject to change, and its order requires online card payment, autopay and paperless billing.[4] Those conditions differ from the bank-account discount attached to the regular offers.
Check NOW's less-obvious restrictions
NOW does not allow you to supply your own gateway, and its FAQ excludes fiber properties and certain arrangements such as Bulk Internet, Managed WiFi and WiFi Ready service.[2] It also describes restrictions for people subscribing to other Xfinity services.[2] These details can eliminate NOW even when ordinary Xfinity service is available nearby.
NOW requires self-installation of the supplied refurbished gateway.[4] Its support is digital, through the app and online assistance, and activated prepaid service does not receive refunds or prorations.[2] Consider those features alongside the monthly price, especially if you prefer another support channel or may leave soon.
For the application question specifically, see our no-credit-check home internet guide. NOW's stated credit policy should not be generalized to every Xfinity offer.
Resolve installation before paying
For regular service, Xfinity describes self-installation qualification and professional installation options, with appointments and delivery arrangements dependent on availability.[5] Equipment arriving at your door is not proof that the connection is ready to activate.
Ask these questions with the order open:
- Is this address approved for self-installation, or does it need a technician?
- Which gateway will I receive, and is it included in this particular quote?
- What activation, shipping or installation charges will appear?
- Does the existing outlet work for this order, and is any building access needed?
- What is the confirmed activation or appointment arrangement?
- Which equipment must be returned if I later change products or leave?
If a technician is necessary, get that cost and appointment before arranging the end of another service. Do not use a general fast-setup advertisement as your household's start date.
Existing customers need a separate comparison
The regular examples above explicitly target new customers.[3] If you already have Xfinity, ask what your internet-only bill would become after removing television or other services. Record the new rate, included equipment and any remaining obligations rather than subtracting a TV line from the old bundle yourself.
If moving from regular Xfinity to NOW, have Xfinity coordinate the change. Its FAQ provides transition instructions involving the existing service and the new NOW gateway, and says the products cannot coexist as ongoing subscriptions.[2] Do not cancel independently and assume the replacement order will immediately work.
Use our guide to buying internet without TV or a phone line if your main aim is simplifying a bundle.
Keep optional services out of the decision
Ask for the final order with only the services you want. If an included mobile offer or streaming subscription appears, ask whether activation is optional, what it later costs and how to decline it. A perk is not useful if it creates an unwanted ongoing obligation.
Compare the confirmed regular offer with NOW and other address-qualified providers on complete cost and suitability. The call below is a sales-comparison option, not Xfinity customer support or an account-cancellation channel.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy Xfinity internet without television?
Yes. Xfinity markets internet plans separately from its television and streaming additions.[3] Request an internet-only order and review every selected service.
Can I use my own gateway with NOW?
No. NOW requires its included NOW Internet Gateway.[2] Do not buy a modem for that product before checking the equipment terms.
Does prepaid NOW require a long contract?
NOW has no annual contract, but it renews automatically unless paused or canceled and does not refund activated service.[2] Understand renewal and cancellation before paying.
Sources
- Xfinity: Internet service. Xfinity, Internet service, accessed October 13, 2026. Current inclusions and base-rate terms, read in browser. ↩
- Xfinity: NOW Internet FAQs. Xfinity, NOW Internet FAQs, accessed October 13, 2026. Plans, eligibility, equipment, billing and transition rules. ↩
- Xfinity: Internet offers. Xfinity, Internet offers, accessed October 13, 2026. Advertised prices, eligibility, payment conditions and offer expiration. ↩
- Xfinity: NOW Internet. Xfinity, NOW Internet, accessed October 13, 2026. Self-installation, payment and pricing conditions. ↩
- Xfinity: Moving and installation. Xfinity, Moving and installation, accessed October 13, 2026. Self-install eligibility and appointment/equipment availability. ↩
Written with AI assistance and checked against the sources listed; our data from FCC/Census as dated. FCC data as of December 30, 2025; Census ACS 5-year 2020-2024. Editorial policy