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Xfinity TV packages

By David Anders Last updated: October 26, 2021

Record up to six shows at once on the DVR, watch on the go with the Xfinity Stream app, customize your channel lineup and browse with the Xfinity X1 Voice Remote — all with Comcast’s Xfinity TV.

  • 140+ channels starting at:

    $49.99/mo.

    *Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Last updated 10/21/21.

    Shop Xfinity TV

    or call to order: (844) 451-2720

Why choose Comcast’s Xfinity TV?

Comcast’s Xfinity is the largest cable TV provider in the nation, available to more than a third of U.S. households. With such a wide coverage area, specific Xfinity TV-only and bundle packages, channels and special offers will often vary by location.

Xfinity TV has a lot to offer, from basic cable services with numerous add-on options to DVR service and streaming capabilities, but it may not be for everyone. To help you decide if the service is right for you, we’ve listed package, pricing and equipment details below along with our expert analysis of how it all compares to other providers.

What we like

  • Package and add-on options – Comcast’s Xfinity has four to five TV plans, including a low-cost “basic” plan available in most areas and lots of add-on package options.

  • Cable box options – If you don’t need DVR or HD, cheaper TV boxes are available, or you can use your own compatible equipment for free.

  • Bundle bonuses – Select TV and internet bundles come with extra perks such as free Netflix or premium channel subscriptions.

  • Free self-install – The free self-install eliminates upfront costs and time spent waiting on a technician.

Things to consider

  • Xfinity internet is required for the X1 DVR – The X1 DVR is one of the more advanced DVRs available, but you’ll have to also be an Xfinity internet customer to get it.

  • Bundling can be confusing – Adding internet can change Comcast TV package options and channel lineups, and any bundle incentives vary widely by package.

  • Added fees – If you want HD programming and DVR service, you could be looking at an additional $20-$30/mo. or more in fees.

Xfinity cable TV packages and prices

Xfinity’s TV packages, channel lineups and pricing will vary by location. For example, residents of Miami, FL, are likely to have a whole set of different package options compared to residents of Salt Lake City, UT. 

Comcast’s Xfinity TV channel packages

We’ve listed some common Comcast TV packages below to give you an idea of package pricing and channel counts that may be available in your area.

Comcast’s Xfinity TV packages, pricing and channel counts are somewhat random from one region to another. In the packages listed above, those with pricing ending in “.99” are likely to be available in one region while those ending in “.00” will be in another.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Last updated 10/21/21.

Comcast’s Xfinity TV channel guide

Browse Xfinity’s channel guide to learn what channels you can expect with each of Xfinity’s TV packages.

We understand that ultimately it’s the packages that are available in your area that are most important to you. Click below to shop Xfinity TV services specific to your area, or call to speak with our TV experts about available plans for your address.

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Xfinity offers a variety of plans for internet, TV and phone.

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Comcast’s Xfinity TV deals and promotions 

  • For all new Xfinity customers: Comcast’s Xfinity offers Xfinity Flex, a 4K streaming device, and the subscription service, Peacock Premium, to all new Xfinity customers 
  • With high-tier bundles: Xfinity offers HBO MAX, SHOWTIME and/or Netflix with some of the higher-tier bundle offers (220 channels and above, 600 Mbps and above) 
  • For students: Xfinity will include a $150 prepaid Visa card and six free months of Amazon Music Unlimited to students from select colleges and universities 
  • For military members and veterans: Xfinity provides $25 credit toward Xfinity on-demand services and a $100 prepaid Visa card to current military members and veterans

Choosing the right Xfinity TV package

Which Comcast cable packages give you the entertainment you want, without paying for channels and features you don’t need? Take a look at our Xfinity TV package recommendations below to find the right package for your home.

  • Basic – Best for streamers

    If your primary entertainment fix comes from streaming services, but you still want local channels and a few extras, consider the Xfinity Basic cable package. You’ll get local channels, shopping networks, digital music plus a few extras like Discovery and TBS.

  • Digital Starter – Best for casual viewers

    Nothing fancy to the Digital Start package, but it’s not missing anything you’d expect from a basic cable package either. Enjoy such channels as AMC, Cartoon Network, ESPN, Disney, Food Network, HGTV, MTV, Nickelodeon, TLC, TNT and the Travel Channel.

  • Digital Preferred – Best for sports fans

    In addition to ESPN and your regional sports networks, you also get CBS Sports Network, ESPNews, ESPNU, MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network and NHL Network. The package also comes with the Cooking Channel, DIY Network, Flix and Starz Encore®.

  • Digital Premier – Best for movie lovers

    Along with all the top networks and major sports channels, Xfinity’s biggest TV package comes with HBO®, SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, STARZ Encore® and The Movie Channel. Watch movies and hit original series live or on demand and make any night “movie night.”

Xfinity TV equipment and the X1 DVR

Available with select Comcast TV packages, the Xfinity X1 cable box gives you full control to find, watch and record your favorite shows.

X1 DVR capabilities:

  • Find shows, change channels with the Xfinity Voice Remote
  • Record up to six shows at once
  • Store up to 500 GB of content
  • Access popular streaming services, such as Netflix and Pandora, straight from the device
  • Watch live and on-demand TV at home and on the go with the Xfinity Stream app
  • Download shows to your mobile device with the Xfinity Stream app and watch offline

If you don’t bundle Xfinity TV and internet, you can still get DVR service, but it will come with less functionality than the X1 DVR. Or, if you don’t need DVR service, go with a standard TV box or HD receiver. Xfinity is also one of the few TV providers to allow you to use your own compatible TV equipment.

Xfinity equipment fees

You’ll probably want to add TV equipment with your Xfinity service, and it will likely increase your monthly bill per TV. 

X1 DVR fees

  • First TV – $5/mo.
  • Additional TVs – $9.95/mo. each

Receiver fees without X1

  • DVR device – $15/mo.
  • Additional receivers – $5/mo. each

Depending on which devices you choose, Xfinity may also hit you with a $9.95/mo. “HD Technology Fee.” Customers are most likely to encounter this fee when they opt for HD receivers that aren’t the X1, as Xfinity often waives the fee when you choose the X1 DVR.

Xfinity cable add-on packs

Xfinity has an impressive lineup of packages you can add-on to Xfinity cable plan compared to other providers. You’ll find premium channels and the major sports packs such as MLB Extra Innings and NBA League Pass available, as well as lots of on-demand packages and international networks.

  • Premium channels

    Starting at:

    $5.99/mo.

    STARZ®, SHOWTIME®, HBO® and EPIX®

  • On Demand packages

    Starting at:

    $2.99/mo.

    AMC Premiere, Store Central, FX+ and Lifetime Movie Club

  • Sports packages

    Starting at:

    $59.99

    Xfinity Sports Package includes NHL Center Ice and NBA League Pass

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 10/21/21.

Streaming on Xfinity Flex and the Xfinity Stream app

Xfinity Flex

Xfinity Flex is a streaming device that comes free with all Xfinity internet plans, even if you don’t have or need Xfinity TV service. Plug it into your TV’s HDMI port for access to popular streaming apps such as NBC’s Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and YouTube, all in one place.

Free Xfinity Flex with purchase of Xfinity Internet plans

  • Stream 10,000+ on-demand movies and TV shows
  • Find titles and search by category with the Xfinity Voice Remote
  • Stream in 4K resolution
  • Rent or purchase movies

Xfinity Stream App

The Xfinity Stream App connects you to all the channels that come with your TV package on your mobile devices while at home. It is included at no extra cost with all Xfinity TV plans, and you can download the Xfinity Stream App for free on your iOS or Android device.

Xfinity TV vs. the competition

Depending on which TV service providers are available near you, you may be wondering how Comcast’s Xfinity TV compares to competitors. Select a competing provider to see starting prices, channel lineups and more.

Xfinity Armstrong
Starting price at
$34.99/mo.* $125.00/mo.* (when bundled)
Channels
10+ 35+
Streaming access
Xfinity Stream TV Everywhere
Records
6 shows at once 6 shows at once
Contract
No or 1-year term agreement 6-month agreement

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 10/21/21.

Want a more in-depth look at how Xfinity compares?

Check out our side-by-side comparisons of Xfinity to other popular TV providers across the U.S.

Xfinity TV customer satisfaction ratings

American Customer Satisfaction Index

Xfinity received an ACSI score of 66/100 in 2021, a significant improvement over its 2020 score of 63/100. In spite of their improvement, Xfinity TV’s customer satisfaction score still came in lower than AT&T and Verizon, as well as satellite providers DISH and DIRECTV.

J.D. Power

According to J.D. Power, Xfinity TV customer satisfaction ranked in the middle of the pack in every region it has service. Overall, it was higher than other cable providers like Spectrum, but lower than satellite providers DISH and DIRECTV.

Xfinity TV service FAQs

How much does Comcast’s Xfinity cable cost?

  • Basic TV – $20/mo.* plus taxes and fees
  • Digital Starter – $49.99/mo.* plus taxes and fees
  • Digital Preferred – $59.99/mo.* plus taxes and fees
  • Digital Premier– $84.99/mo.* plus taxes and fees

Xfinity does not offer a senior discount for their TV packages. If you want a low-cost cable package, Basic TV is one of the more affordable options, starting at $20/mo.* You can also call to see what other Xfinity TV special offers are available in your area.

The Xfinity Digital Premier package offers the most robust channel lineup with 260+ channels including premium networks HBO® and Showtime®. If you’re looking for a base package, consider Xfinity Digital Starter, which comes with 125+ channels and many popular networks such as AMC, TNT and USA.

Hulu is not currently one of the apps included on the X1 DVR device, but the company announced that it will be available soon along with Peacock. You can use your Xfinity internet connection to stream Hulu.

Yes. While other providers offer hundreds or even thousands of Wi-Fi hotspot locations, Xfinity claims to have millions. As an Xfinity internet customer, you can log in to Xfinity hotspots for a fast, convenient connection on the go. Find an Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspot near you.

*In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots are temporarily accessible to everyone free of charge through June 30, 2021. 

Find out which channels are available in each of Xfinity’s TV packages by browsing our Xfinity channel guide.

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David Anders

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Senior Writer, Broadband Content

David joined the Allconnect team in 2017, specializing in broadband and TV content. His work has been referenced by a variety of sources, including ArcGIS, DIRECTV and more. As a Senior Writer, David is motivate… Read more

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