NOW Internet Review: Is It Really Better Than 5G Home Internet?

[@george17]

Michael, excellent video and info. I really appreciate it.

[@MickF04]

I wish we had reliable 5G reception at our house. But the cell towers and the antennas are not positioned well for us. We're stuck with two fiber companies who have colluded on pricing for their 300/500/1000 Mbps Internet service. It would be great to have other options, especially those that are cheaper.

[@loulopez554]

Excellent review!

[@johnshambo1931]

Your reviews have saved me a boat load of research time and provided me with confidence while cutting the cord.. For that I thank you!😁

[@MichaelSaves]

Thanks for watching

[@MrBunet1900]

I left T-Mobile and I went to NOW internet and I like it.

[@MichaelSaves]

Thank you for letting me know. Glad it's working out!

[@mannyhailey7551]

Me too one of the T mobile towers went out and haven't had internet for few days got Now today and works good so far

[@RoseGold...]

@MrBunet1900 To save money Xfinity introduced me to their Now internet. For me, the Now internet instantly felt too good to be true... cheap $30 service, no equipment charges and throw the equipment away when you no longer want the service. I just did a little research about this 5G that so many people complained about years ago. The 5G uses radio waves and my first thought was that doesn't sound secure. Sure enough radio waves are NOT encrypted and can be breached. Our personal data is very valuable to criminals. Oh well, it will cost me a little more each month, but I am going to stick with encrypted internet service.

[@jayjudd6518]

Interesting I have t mobile $50 I have issues every few months it goes out and they say they’re working on it most of the time less than four hours. I’m trying to save money but not sure how long before it goes up. 😮

[@BobBobby-u6q]

5G internet is creaking up everywhere So comcast do what it got to do. Nice review

[@jaggsta]

2:22 wonder if can use your own modem instead of crappy gateway it says Enter Manually Instead. Simply use CM MAC from own modem and it should activate it instead.

[@bharper1977]

You tried to another modem?

[@bendav]

NOW looks to be a good option only if you have existing Xfininity cable available in your house and connected to the network. Is NOW available for those connected to competing cable providers (e.g. Spectrum)?

[@MichaelSaves]

No -- this is available only in Comcast markets.

[@ItsJamesP]

Thank you very much!

[@gtsuby]

Does the xfinity gateway have an IP passthrough option similar to the 5g gateways?

[@MichaelSaves]

You can activate bridge mode. I could make a video to show how.

[@gtsuby]

@@MichaelSaves Would be nice to see for that older gateway.

[@antant7777]

Thank you for this video

[@GaryBeltz]

That's an old gateway I think I had that Gateway several years ago.

[@MichaelSaves]

Yes, you’re correct. They’re refurbished. I think it’s the same gateway I had years ago with them.

[@dianatravieso1854]

Thank you soooo much for your video it definitely gave me the confidence to try this new cheaper option 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@MichaelSaves]

Good luck. Let me know how it works out for you!

[@illstateofmind]

Can the modem be placed in bridge or IP pass through mode?

[@MichaelSaves]

Yes, you can set up bridge mode with NOW Internet.

[@MrDWBVideos]

Thanks Michael. As always really useful. Does this Xfinity Modem/Router have ethernet ports in the back?

[@MichaelSaves]

Yes, I showed briefly in the video! There are several.

[@chuckasarus]

At my house I have very poor cell signal. Will it still work?

[@RealSeanSmart]

it uses coax

[@MichaelSaves]

This is cable internet, so cell signal should not matter. It's available in markets where Xfinity is available.

[@synceretv00]

Thank you bro

[@perucho2194]

Greetings! If I didn't have good cell phone service in my area from small companies using ATT towers and now from T-Mobile, using their home internet services would probably not work either, right? Or are those two independent services?

[@MichaelSaves]

They use the 5G cell towers, so if you have trouble with cell service - the home internet probably isn’t a good fit.

[@perucho2194]

@@MichaelSaves Ok, well, I am going to try Verizon home internet for $50/month, my wife just call me to let me know she got the package today so will find out soon 🙂. Thank you for the quick response, you got my subscription!

[@lovelyladycoco8185]

Can I work from home

[@funlovingJohn]

The cable service cost???? plus $30 does not sound like a bargin. I get Fronteer or Spectrum for $30 total a month with no cable fees. about 500mps. It;s a year or two price. When at the end of the low price service I just switch internet providers back and forth for a new low price. Each time it's free instilation.

[@MichaelSaves]

NOW Internet does not require cable TV. It's cable internet for $30/month.

[@sandycsltx]

I’m confused with the coaxial cable. I have that outlet. But does xfinity need to dig in my yard and turn on the switch near the outside box.

[@MichaelSaves]

This is a self-install service. Have you had cable at the home in the past? If so, you are likely able to just plug in and go like I did.

[@AnotherAlfredHawthorneHi-kg4iv]

Hi Michael, I'm a xfinity customer with voice and internet that's supposed to be a higher speed than the $30 NOW level, but it is not. I pay $112.72 a month for the bundle & that's with my own $400 Motorola gateway. So, I'm planning to port the phone over to a MVNO that is cheaper than NOW's mobile offerings and cancel my xfinity internet. I was wondering, how long do I have to wait from when I cancel my existing xfinity internet and then order the NOW internet? Hopefully saving some money by doing all this.

[@MichaelSaves]

I am not sure how long the gap needs to be. I imagine not long. I just know you can’t actively have Xfinity and NOW at the same time. And hopefully they’ll overnight you the gateway like they did for me, so it won’t be too much of a pain. Give me an update on how it goes.

[@jackkopp7155]

If you are ready to switch you can call to cancel xfinity services but request a disconnect date 2 weeks out. You can then immediately order NOW online. I got the router in a few days and set it up this morning. No issues so far. Speeds as advertised. Time to start collecting the equipment to return.

[@MichaelSaves]

@@jackkopp7155 Thank you

[@AnotherAlfredHawthorneHi-kg4iv]

@@MichaelSaves Hi Michael, I ported the Xfinity voice over to Tello and when I certain the porting was successful (about a week) I headed over to a Xfinity store and made the mistake of going on a Monday when there were many people in front of me waiting to be served. Once a CSR was free, I simply told him that I wanted to "downgrade" to NOW and he did say the NOW software program they have to use is a bit glitchy sometimes. The actual change from Xfinity to Xfinity NOW took about 20 minutes, first he had to close the original account and then open a new one. After that I was on my way with a new NOW gateway. I did go with the higher speed NOW plan because of security cameras. Installation was quick and easy. The Tello phone plan will be $16 a month with all the fees (taxes) and Now internet should be $45--until prices go up, I'm guessing due to inflation. So, I went from $112 & change month to $51.

[@PrinceExpert]

Okay so my coax cable is damage underground and they are making me pay a contribution of $15,000. Does this internet work without coax or is it needed?

[@MichaelSaves]

This requires coax.

[@PrinceExpert]

@ I’m trying to get WiFi that’s better than 50MB. I have AT&T air for 50MB. Xfinity is charging me $15,000 to fix my cable. And there is no fiber at my location yet. Any recommendations?

[@MichaelSaves]

@ no 5g home internet?

[@PrinceExpert]

@@MichaelSaves I tried 5G but it was too inconsistent. And the lag was even crazier haha

[@JJFlores197]

Xfinity delivers services via coax cabling so yes you need the coax wiring to get the service. Did you damage the cable?

[@arthamilton8704]

Can the WiFi SSID and Password be changed on the NOW router to match current setup ?

[@MichaelSaves]

Yes, but it is not as easy as it should be. I am going to do a video on this and I'll come back and update my comment here.

[@MichaelSaves]

Here's the video I made to demonstrate this process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH23aKp5a8p-oq8

[@curtisbailey7746]

when you sign up for now internet plan do you get a Wi-Fi pass for free with it ?

[@jaggsta]

nope its $10 month if want xfinity wifi hotspots

[@MrZoso124]

Do you have to use their modem or can you use your own?

[@MichaelSaves]

You use their gateway, but there is a bridge mode

[@onehitsword6800]

Will there be a Hulu 5G test in the future.

[@MichaelSaves]

What do you mean? The streaming app?

[@onehitsword6800]

@@MichaelSaves Yeah since Hulu doesn't work with some 5G connections

[@MichaelSaves]

I definitely thought about it. It's been some time since I reviewed Hulu Live. Maybe it's time. I have been enjoying the saving since I left KZbin TV. I was going to explain that sometime soon.

[@kharmaiz]

I’ve still have Xfinity cable but I pay around $85 and then I also pay for the modem or whatever equipment I have. I have cable and I keep saying I’m going to cut the cord but here’s the thing. I don’t have a smart TV and don’t want to get one because my Samsung TV still works great. I wanted to get the Verizon 5G internet, but it seems so complicated with set up and canceling Xfinity and everything that I just keep procrastinating. Should I get a new smart TV, should I get Verizon 5G internet? Also, I’m supposed to have a speed of 300 on my Internet, but I know it’s not that fast. I do get buffering quite a bit. I need help!

[@MichaelSaves]

I think Verizon 5G is worth a shot for internet if it’s available where you live. As for TV, you can add a Roku or similar device to your older TV to stream. See my cord-cutting guide for beginners.

[@kharmaiz]

@ thank you so much for the reply. I love your channel. I bought a Roku device actually but then I was told that the Comcast equipment that I had wouldn’t work with the Roku. I saw it on a quite a few channels on KZbin. But thank you. Your information is always so helpful.

[@MichaelSaves]

@@kharmaiz Ok, that confuses me but I could be missing something! Comcast/Xfinity is your internet. You should be able to use your Wi-Fi connection to set up the Roku by plugging it into the HDMI port on the back of your TV. I have a setup guide for Roku on the channel. I have helped many people leave Comcast/Xfinity cable -- some choose to keep them for internet though. This might help: michaelsaves.com/streaming/how-to-cut-the-cord/

[@dougmorris9317]

Thanks Michael. I do have Xfinity internet, and that's my gateway. But I'm paying 82.04 a month for a download speed around 150. I wonder if Xfinity could switch my account without me having to return my gateway and setting up another?

[@MichaelSaves]

Unfortunately, you have to cancel Xfinity and start new with NOW.

[@dougmorris9317]

@MichaelSaves My goodness, okay. Thanks Michael!

[@billmarshall2536]

You showed what each did, but you only told what speed you paid for with the Xfinity plan, so not really apples to apples.

[@MichaelSaves]

Hmm, I’m a little confused. I showed speeds for NOW and the others that I’m using. This video focused primarily on NOW. What additional information would be helpful to you? I can include in future videos.

[@johnpinner1]

I'll stay with Verizon 5g

[@MichaelSaves]

Glad you like it!

[@golfmaniac]

You can buy your own modem, and use your own wifi router. You don't have to use their combo router. This is nothing revolutionary, it is Comcast cable internet, with a 100mb prepaid plan.

[@tscan1265]

You lost me at XFinity

[@MichaelSaves]

I respect that! Totally understand that some people do not like Xfinity. That is why they cut the cord after all. The video explains how this prepaid brand called NOW works. I am here to share ways to save - and this is a good one.

[@renickgallup1722]

I would rather stick with my 1000 up 1000 down fiber.

[@MichaelSaves]

Understand completely. This video is geared toward price-sensitive customers and helping them find a good internet plan on a budget.