XFINITY MOBILE REVIEW: $30 Unlimited Plan on Verizon's Network! Should You Switch?

[@MichaelSaves]

Xfinity Mobile updated the pricing for its unlimited plans in August 2022, dropping the price for two and three lines of service: michaelsaves.com/save-money/xfinity-mobile-review/

[@bluehawks2064]

So I have the old plan and if I switch to the new plan there are differences. Tablets are included with the multi line pricing in the new plan. Higher resolution is available in the new plans Lines on by the gigs are included in the multi line pricing with the new plan So I’m guessing I should switch to the new plan because our current plan charges is 40 dollars a line instead of 30.

[@suzuki230]

Man this was very well put together, simple, to the point, no filler, great information, THANK YOU

[@williamnitchie4804]

I've been using Xfinity wireless for a few years and I'm very happy. One thing to note with respect to the video streaming is that you could always connect to your home WiFi when you're video streaming.

[@NextLevelMeNow]

Duh

[@pancakes99]

I pay 12 plus taxes for 3 phones. If if i stay under a gig its 13 to 14 dollars a month total. Cant beat it .

[@KLFaber]

As much as I'd like to be on unlimited, Michael is right when he says that Xfinity's by the gig plan is very good. Paying $45 for 3 lines and sharing 3 gigs has worked for me very well.

[@stillgotz4947]

Just use visible. I pay $25 a month for unlimited with visible which is actually by Verizon themselves.

[@KLFaber]

@@stillgotz4947 Yep, Visible is a heck of a deal when on a 4 member plan. I was wrong. I'm only paying $30 a month for 3 gig shared plan for 3 phone lines. It's all we use and have never gone over. Visible is what I'll switch to if we all ever need unlimited.

[@goddessqueen7730]

How are their services when traveling from state to state?

[@SillyOmega]

Yeah it's not unlimited if you have to pay for data. Now I see cricket still can't be beat. Never going to switch it.

[@nore96ex]

This is the first mobile service review I have seen with all the important information. Thank You and I subscribed to your channel.

[@kellyr7829]

The issue I am having with providers is that I am looking for only a single line for myself. A majority of the plans are setup for two or more plans at the discounted rates which attracted me initially. When I request the unlimited talk, text, data with auto pay plan for a single line that is advertised for $35 for seniors, the rate increases over $60! I am one person, I don’t need two lines.

[@MichaelSaves]

I share some of my favorites for single line users on MichaelSavesDeals.com. Visible and US Mobile are good for Verizon’s network. Consider Tello for T-Mobile’s network. I have Visible and pay $25. There’s an intro deal now on my site that drops it to $15 for the first 3 months. Xfinity is a better deal for 2+ lines.

[@ashleylynn8587]

(price updates included in comment) Great job so informative thank you! My bf and I have Xfinity internet and we share a metro plan and the young lady I spoke to today said if we switched it would be 30 a line for a shared 10 gigs and I get 30 knocked off my internet! That's a steal. Even with cheap metro it's 20 less a month. I watched this video for the coverage review and as long as the bf is cool with it I'm in!

[@mikewalters]

*reduced speeds after 20gb. Lol I wish they would just stop calling it unlimited when this is the case. Mint does the same thing after 35gb (for only $30)

[@MichaelSaves]

Yes it’s so annoying

[@JonSuejoj]

Visible wireless didn't lol

[@TragicallyDelicious]

@@MichaelSaves I feel like its too close to bait and switch. Ozr false advertising.

[@Snakeyes11123]

I think T-Mobile does that when you get to 50 gigabytes

[@randyblankenship8203]

Is that 20gb across all lines before throttling or each line?

[@jonathankuelske3971]

I'm paying 70 unlimited for 2 lines T-Mobile

[@MichaelSaves]

Excellent deal if that’s your preferred network.

[@goddessqueen7730]

T mobile is to high $80 dollars for one person no thank you

[@motownbaby]

Great review! I was on the fence about switching until I saw this clip.

[@jasonfernandes8571]

Watch it at home and not on your phone

[@Mark-wj7xg]

So did you switch? And how is it going if you did?

[@aprildavcinto7663]

Helpful info: If you move and they don't carry internet service at your new address, you can't transfer. If you cancel internet they will automatically add $25 PER LINE if you don't have an active xfinity internet account. We learned the hard way and it's been a nightmare. You can't even sign up for their mobile plan if you don't have their internet service.

[@MichaelSaves]

Yes this is true and included in my full review on my website. This happened to me too when I moved, so I went to Visible.

[@Joseph-vg4tj]

Great video. Well explained 🙏

[@Nerdus828]

I'll just stick to metro pcs for my phone and keep xfinity for my internet...

[@Limerick502]

My only wish is that they covered Mobile devices. One of their hotspots doesn't always offer a good alternative. I am a light user and use mostly WiFi for calls so utterly cheap. Thanks so much for your great review. I'm a new user.

[@timc8913]

Awesome video. Perfect and to the point. Thanks for sharing. New subscriber! 👍🏻

[@jeffreyboston9989]

O no I'll stick with ATT

[@allenminer6244]

Great information. Unfortunately, I am a "LONG TIME" ATT user. I'm not feeling all that confident that I will reap cost benefits. 5G would definitely be better though. I have heard that Verizon's network is better and I believe it. Also, I don't use much data (externally, I am always home using WIFI). And last but not least, I realize I need to upgrade to a 5G phone. I have an iPhone 6+.

[@TragicallyDelicious]

I have data for my phone- unlimited verizon 50 month.. net at home/tv is fre stick and att dedicated fiber optic line. Funny how things are so individual :)

[@WizardOnAWhale7]

I had Cingular for years and they were great until they became ATT.

[@lielriley7005]

xfinity mobile relies on the verizon tower so it's just as fast as verizon wireless

[@Greatscott24]

As long as you don’t like watching video on your phone, these plans are very nice. But if you watch much KZbin or streaming services on your phone over cellular, yikes do these plans suck.

[@MichaelSaves]

A lot of older people like the low data plans from Xfinity. You’re right. Using lots of data away from home makes those plans unattractive

[@wolfcola3401]

Any reason why Xfinity is pretending not to use Verizon towers. There new commercial says break free from the big three, but you still would sorta have Verizon yet with Xfinity.

[@MichaelSaves]

Good question. I've wondered the same. You get Verizon's towers, but different plan. I guess just marketing!

[@Limerick502]

Savings is their key.

[@Reppin420]

So technically speaking, you shouldn't have to to ever pay for overages since you can just change the plan anytime?

[@MichaelSaves]

Yes. Exactly. So the month I used 31 GB on the By the Gig plan, my bill would have been something like $400. But Xfinity Mobile will send you an alert to say you're over and to switch to Unlimited. Then my bill was just $45 that month and I switched back to By the Gig later. (It was high because I was using data for speed tests. I have a video on that too.)

[@xlbrew]

One of the positives mentioned with Xfinity is the large network of hotspots available. Maybe a dumb question but how do you connect to them? The only setting I see on my phone is for my "personal hotspot".

[@MichaelSaves]

Some will say Xfinitywifi when you’re out and about - and it may connect automatically. At home, it’s whatever you named your WiFi network.

[@xlbrew]

@@MichaelSaves Thank you for the quick reply and info. Much appreciated!!

[@1888CHAD8881]

We had a Verizon network extender b4 trying xfinity mobile. It doesn't work since switching. Wifi calling works.. not so much on other side of the house. We gotta switch back to Verizon which is $120 for 2 lines.

[@mikeythedistasteful]

l’m going to say that if xfinity mobile is anything like their internet service, RUN. Where I live, our available internet providers are a choice between bad and worse. Cell phones aren’t like that; everyone has tons of options.

[@JedidiahHorca]

Hi, my biggest question is this: When connected to Wi-fi, will we be able to stream 1080p-4k? I know that the mobile data has quality caps, but what about on wifi? Or does the XFinity Mobile service as a whole cap you at 720p regardless of connection? Thanks.

[@MichaelSaves]

You can always stream in HD over Wi-Fi, no matter the service -- Xfinity or another internet provider.

[@JedidiahHorca]

@@MichaelSaves That’s great! I didn’t know if the SIM card would restrict higher quality steaming is all. Good to know!

[@ericastanton2010]

What is the total cost for 3 lines unlimited after taxes? 100 dollars for 3 lines but how much after taxes in the state of California?

[@amoinus8186]

Subscribed. Thank you for the Great review. Do you have to be all on the unlimited plan to get the $30 or can two of you be on “by the gig”?

[@MichaelSaves]

Good question. You need to have 4 lines of *unlimited* to get the $30/month. Other lines on the account can still have By the Gig though.

[@amoinus8186]

@@MichaelSaves Got it. Thank you!

[@Mark-wj7xg]

Hi Mike. Have you done a review of independent cell phone insurance companies. I’m considering the switch to Xf mobile with bring your own phone, but they do not offer insurance on phones that you bring with you. Only ones that you purchase from them. Any advice for picking up insurance for phones brought into the Xf network?

[@MichaelSaves]

Hi Mark. I don't purchase cell phone insurance. I use a credit card that offers protection (not identical to what you pay $15/month for) and use a case on my phone. Sorry I can't give you the answer you're looking for. This is my guide with information on credit cards that offer free cell phone protection: michaelsaves.com/credit-cards/best-credit-cards-cell-phone-protection/

[@ohhireneexo]

A lot of the major phone companies just use a third party for phone insurance (ex. Asurion).

[@MiguelRodriguez-fm1il]

I think i see the potential. xfinity probably is expecting you to stretch your unlimited data by jumping into the xfinity hotspot since it wont eat your data. Also aware that despite where you are its highly like your well within range of someplace that has xfinity internet.

[@MichaelSaves]

Yes. And most people don't use unlimited data anyway. But you're correct about the hotspots

[@farfarwakh5549]

This might be super obvious, but I can't find the answer anywhere. Does the unlimited plan include TALK (phone calls) and TEXTING? Thanks!

[@MichaelSaves]

yes!

[@michellefaithandil2857]

Both by the gig and unlimited plans offer unlimited talk and text. The difference is just on the amount of cellular data you get.

[@JonSuejoj]

I'll still with visible wireless thanks 😊

[@Jimdish2555]

When you did your speedtests were you on Xfinity Mobile or Verizon? That was unclear and your speeds will not necessarily be the same. You may also be de-prioritized relative to Verizon customers. This has been documented by others.

[@MichaelSaves]

Xfinity Mobile uses Verizon’s network. This was a test of Xfinity Mobile’s service. Deprioritization is not an issue for most customers, but some other reviewers seem to be very focused on it.

[@Jimdish2555]

@@MichaelSaves Thank you for the response. I feel like I can do fine by the gig but my daughter wull need unlimited. In that case I should not be de-prioritized and save money. She can have unlimited and will still be fine under most circumstances. She needs a new phone immdediately and I can bring mine with me and get a gift card. After 4 months I'll get a new phone also for less than Verizon charges. Possible win/win/win.

[@tonyslaughter8954]

I work in gig industry and need GPS and internet. Is it better from a price point vs Verizon?

[@MichaelSaves]

Yes it is, but for your needs I would definitely go with the unlimited plan. You may also want to look at US Mobile since it has 100GB of high-speed data before being slowed.

[@tonyslaughter8954]

@@MichaelSaves only thing is I don’t have anything in way of comcast for home service.

[@luismiguel69able]

wow how does everyone use so little data? I use 70g on mobile and prob 200g on wifi every montb Easily.

[@fowlercarlos]

I would like to switch to Xfinity from Verizon but 600 kbps isn't quite fast enough for mobile hotspot usage in a non 5G area.

[@MichaelSaves]

I agree. From my experience, they don't really slow it down to that speed but still you have to go with what they say.

[@luismorato8647]

Don't do the switch

[@thunderdragon8341]

Don’t their voice sux they might be cheaper but will randomly shut off ur service and give u a hard time for a month before u get it back too me getting pissed and threatened to change service to get my phone service back

[@MichaelSaves]

What do you think about Xfinity Mobile's new unlimited plan pricing? My full review: michaelsaves.com/save-money/xfinity-mobile-review/ QUICK LINKS: 0:00 Introduction 0:41 Plans and Pricing 2:58 Data Speeds 3:46 Mobile Hotspot 4:31 Video Streaming 5:06 Phone Options 5:53 Customer Service 6:56 Pros and Cons: Should You Switch?

[@Joseph-vg4tj]

I think it would be Great but I can’t get it because I don’t have xfinity wifi

[@rodneynasir8089]

Xfinity mobile has a discount off your home internet also just FYI that might save you some money also

[@MichaelSaves]

Yes, up to $30/month internet savings depending on your plan! Good point.

[@stepheniebowen6527]

This may be a dumb question, but when the bill is ready can you click to pay before due date or does it automatically come out on due date and you have to wait until then? The reason why I ask is because I currently have Google fi and I want to try Xfinity to see if I like it better or not and with Google fi when my bill is ready I can't pay it before the date it comes out. Which stinks when you see it's ready and you just want to get it paid and out of the way

[@MichaelSaves]

I had mine set up on auto pay. I can't recall if you could pay beforehand.

[@prestoncheapbtheadphoneste3010]

Yes. You can pay before.

[@mpbailey18]

Currently have a Verizon PREPAID plan with 15 gb data for $45 (taxes incl.) but am considering Xfinity mobile because I'd like to add my Apple watch to my plan. I can't do that on the Prepaid plan and Verizon's unlimited plan becomes pricey just to add the watch. So would I be paying $55 with the extra Apple watch addition? Xfinity says this counts as a second line...which means what? Thanks!!

[@MichaelSaves]

I'm pretty sure it's a $10 smartwatch fee, so $10 more than whatever plan you pick.

[@mpbailey18]

@@MichaelSaves thanks...I agree but will check it out.

[@sportsMike87]

Do you still use xfinity mobile in 2024?

[@MichaelSaves]

No. My last test of them was a couple years ago. They were my primary provider for 2 years until I moved out of a Comcast area and switched to Visible. I am back in a Comcast area and may test them again soon.

[@sportsMike87]

@@MichaelSaveshow was your coverage when you had them?

[@MichaelSaves]

@@sportsMike87 Very good. It’s Verizon and also uses Xfinity hotspots. Now the unlimited plans have premium data. My updates are all here: michaelsaves.com/save-money/xfinity-mobile-review/

[@BruhMan_5]

"Happy Comcast customer" bit of an oxymoron isn't it. Though I don't usually have problems with them 98% of the time, I'm more of a forced Comcast customer.

[@MichaelSaves]

understood

[@Deaton.28]

Capping video streaming at 480 when high end phones can view videos in 4k is mind-boggling. I can only imagine how many customers are turned away by this.

[@prestoncheapbtheadphoneste3010]

A lot of carriers have caps. 🙄😐🫤 Verizon is, 7 something.

[@BitesOfFaith]

If I'm on an unlimited plan and get another line on an unlimited plan, you can't share the data so you're paying $30 for each line. That would be $60 for unlimited then, is that correct? If that's correct it's just as pricey as Verizon's regular postpaid service. Now if it's two lines for just $30 unlimited, that's another story.

[@MichaelSaves]

You only share the data on the By the Gig plans. 2 lines of unlimited is $80. That’s the price of one line of unlimited with Verizon.

[@joeoconnell5706]

Does Xfinity offer a premium data option like Verizon does so that your data does not get throttled during times of congestion?

[@MichaelSaves]

5G devices get priority data. You still have only 20GB before you may be slowed.

[@groovy-momma418]

I HATE THIS COMPANY! I bought an iphone and I Didn't like the phone and sent it back to Xfinity mobile and they are still charging me for the phone! I've called them 3 times and have talked to 7 people and all have said they've taken care of it but OMG they haven't! I even have proof because they signed for it when I sent the thing back. I am so angry with Xfinity mobile and I don't know what else to do!

[@kevinhoward9593]

ya my speed on my iPhone 12 is nowhere near that kind of speed. hell my home internet is Gigabit and even THATS nowhere near that.

[@fitflower2973]

possible stupid question: I'm home a lot, could I get the 1GB and just turn on the wifi on my phone? Would that save data? (and switch to unlimited if I know I'm going to need it?) Hmm.

[@MichaelSaves]

Yes! I did that for a full year with Xfinity Mobile. That's not a stupid question. I switched to unlimited when I went on a vacation and knew I would need it, then switched back to the cheap plan the next month.

[@fitflower2973]

@@MichaelSaves AWESOME! Thank you

[@taliagoodwomanmann]

@@MichaelSaves If you are home and on WiFi, do you have to turn mobile data off or will the phone automatically switch to only WiFi data usage?

[@MichaelSaves]

@@taliagoodwomanmann it should automatically switch if you set up WiFi on your phone by entering your password that’s on your gateway.

[@taliagoodwomanmann]

@@MichaelSaves Thank you. I am on the fence on if I want to switch or not. Many people are reporting issues with the service.

[@dabig25]

I see you mean BYOD for Android devices... How about iPhones? All our phones are currently unlocked ( 2 Android and 1 iPhone)

[@MichaelSaves]

BYOD for iPhones too

[@zachreed9836]

It's about time

[@ruckus1713]

Is there any reason not to start every month on a by the gig plan? Seems like a lot of day to day benefits compared with the unlimited plan and you can always just switch your plan to unlimited before the billing cycle ends.

[@MichaelSaves]

I was on by the gig mostly. Only switched to unlimited when I “went over.”

[@Outsource206]

Not bad

[@asiablackgrl6482]

Thanks for this breakdown! I’m gonna switch 👍🏿

[@prestoncheapbtheadphoneste3010]

Did you know that, Xfinity mobile is postpaid? Look it up. It’s not, prepaid.

[@ricky15913]

If you like talking to a robot for 15 minutes before you get a real customer service rep . Being told you have to pay up front for service each month and, when you cancel your service get billed for service you used. What a joke. I’d run fast to any other cellphone carrier.

[@thunderdragon8341]

Don’t go with their voice I was with em for 2 months then no service for a month even after I paid so went back to cricket who I was with for 4 yrs

[@jasonfernandes8571]

Yes we can now watch TV on our phone while we drive our car good thinking Xfinity we're not even supposed to be texting when we drive

[@MichaelSaves]

I'm confused? Who is watching TV while driving?

[@jasonfernandes8571]

It's on your mobile

[@MichaelSaves]

@@jasonfernandes8571 walking, not driving

[@jasonfernandes8571]

Not everybody thinks like that

[@charliekc5267]

I don’t see people watching Netflix while driving, so why would TV be the deal breaker

[@fahszybear92]

I have been thinking about switching to xfinity mobile just wondering how it is when you are not using your home wifi and using the hot spots on the by the gig plan any issues going over on your data and how was it connected to the hot spots any feedback would be helpful thanks

[@MichaelSaves]

With By the Gig, you pay $15 for each additional GB. If you ever "go over" $45, you can switch to the Unlimited plan for that month. When not on home Wi-Fi, it's Verizon's network. So if Verizon is good where you live, Xfinity Mobile should work out. I have always lived in areas where Verizon is #1, so I enjoyed my time with Xfinity Mobile. I found it very reliable.

[@Jimbobd421]

Not sure what I need to do yet. I travel 6 days a week so I’m always on my phone, emails etc. I currently have 3 lines on Verizon and average 230.00 a month. I’m fixing to do something. Getting rid of Dish and may go with xfinity with the Rogo fire stick. Spending way to much for tv and phones. I’m the major user with phone since I’m always on the road. Any good ideas. No WiFi at home yet but working on it. Thanks.

[@MichaelSaves]

You need Xfinity internet to get Xfinity Mobile, so that would take care of the Wi-Fi. I think Xfinity Mobile is OK for high data users, but it does slow you down after 20 GB in a month. How many GB of data do you typically use in a month?

[@Jimbobd421]

@@MichaelSaves around 50 gigs for 3 lines

[@TragicallyDelicious]

I just left that company... mostly over the atrocious customer service and exorbitant fees they charge to make the service i paid for work.. :D

[@kiro1990122]

can you provide more details? what fees and what for service?

[@ABN6565]

You are capped at 20 gigabytes. By the gig if you use 1.2 mgbs it takes you to 2 gigs that sucks

[@MichaelSaves]

Correct

[@Mid.G.]

Nice informercial

[@MichaelSaves]

Not an infomercial. I've been reviewing various cell phone plans for 5 years. You can read my editorial policy at MichaelSaves.com.

[@jasonlipschultz1062]

Is HD pass still necessary?

[@MichaelSaves]

It's still necessary to stream in HD with the unlimited plan, unless you're connected to Wi-Fi (I think I mentioned that.)

[@williamp9158]

Xfinity mobile sucks. I live in a suburb 15 minutes from Seattle and it doesn't work on my block. They gave me 2 free phones that would be free if stayed with them for a year. I was forced to cancel my service because it doesn't work where I live and they did not allow me to return the useless phones. I had to pay $800 out of pocket because their service doesn't work. The free phones weren't free at the end. I had metro PCs and excellent phone service in my area. Stay away from Xfinity mobile. It won't even work in a large metro area 🤦

[@muneebmobashar1169]

Seattle is a T-mobile town but there are Xfinity Hotspots all over though. But any verizon plan will have the same issue too.

[@km-nq4tj]

Xfinity mobile has crappy coverage. I am in a city and right now I barely have 2 bars. Also Xfinity internet is know for lying about overuse of data! SCAM!

[@jeffhewitt2817]

I'm concerned that this guy is basically a paid salesman for Xfinity. I'm reading a lot of reviews online about Xfinity Mobile and almost all of them are people who have had terrible experiences.

[@MichaelSaves]

None of my content is sponsored

[@sportsMike87]

Bad news travels a lot faster than good news. People don’t generally post to say everything is alright. Keep that in mind when reading reviews.

[@tinaturner8331]

Wow

[@tonycstech]

Comcast gave my sister $22 minimum plan for her phone +$12 a month for the motorola 5G phone a total just over $35 with taxes #1 you get 1GB data #2 They give more data automatically and charge you automatically if you go over. PagePlus: $30 unlimited everything. If you have your own phone (any verizon or unlocked phone) $30 is all you pay. Same network. Same coverage, same quality etc but you get unlimited everything. FAK Xfinity. They were yelling at her for cancelling her trial period and wanting to go somewhere else, forced her to pay full price for the phone also. So i said "i told you so" Dont let me repeat my self to you. Go pageplus.

[@ericnwachukwu]

I just looked up Page Plus and their Unlimited Plan is now $39.95. That's also no 5G and you only get 4G LTE speeds up to 8 GB. Tello offers the same plan at $39.95 with 4G LTE/5G speeds but up to 25 GB and then it slows down to 2 GB after. Tello is the better option.