Comcast cell phone service

[retiredguy123]

Has anyone signed up for the brand new Comcast cell phone service? Apparently, you can get unlimited talk, text, and data through the Verizon network and WiFi hotspots for $45 per month, which is way cheaper than the regular Verizon service. You must already have Comcast internet. Is this a great deal, or am I missing something?

[Fraugoofy]

Has anyone signed up for the brand new Comcast cell phone service? Apparently, you can get unlimited talk, text, and data through the Verizon network and WiFi hotspots for $45 per month, which is way cheaper than the regular Verizon service. You must already have Comcast internet. Is this a great deal, or am I missing something?
Well, it is comcast customer service so it is an absolute no go for me. I like that I can visit a real person in a real store with questions about my cell phone or service. I can not even imagine how bad comcast will f this up, too...

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[kansasr]

Well, it is comcast customer service so it is an absolute no go for me. I like that I can visit a real person in a real store with questions about my cell phone or service. I can not even imagine how bad comcast will f this up, too...

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You can talk with a real person at Comcast, either at their store on 441 across from Wall Mart or down in Leesburg and frankly, I've had very good support and success at both from the people who work there.

[Fraugoofy]

You can talk with a real person at Comcast, either at their store on 441 across from Wall Mart or down in Leesburg and frankly, I've had very good support and success at both from the people who work there.
So you are getting your new cell phone from comcast? Lmk how that turns out...

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[Hancle704]

I thought Centurylink also had a connection with Verizon for cell phone service.

[retiredguy123]

Well, I stopped by the Verizon store today. I asked the guy there why I should pay $80 per month for unlimited Verizon service, when I can get the same thing from Comcast for $45, that also uses the Verizon network for phone calls. He said that my calls using Comcast (and also Straight Talk from Walmart) would be handled as lower priority calls than Verizon customer calls, and that I would probably experience dropped calls. I would like an opinion about whether or not this is really what happens. Comcast and Walmart both advertise that they use the Verizon network, but is it the same service as if you had a Verizon direct contract?

[CWGUY]

Well, I stopped by the Verizon store today. I asked the guy there why I should pay $80 per month for unlimited Verizon service, when I can get the same thing from Comcast for $45, that also uses the Verizon network for phone calls. He said that my calls using Comcast (and also Straight Talk from Walmart) would be handled as lower priority calls than Verizon customer calls, and that I would probably experience dropped calls. I would like an opinion about whether or not this is really what happens. Comcast and Walmart both advertise that they use the Verizon network, but is it the same service as if you had a Verizon direct contract?

:thumbup: I left Verizon for "Straight Talk" years ago and saw no difference in service. It was just a better price. I have since gone from "Straight Talk" to "Cricket" for an even better price. Now on AT&T network which works for me.

[pklein9747]

Has anyone signed up for the brand new Comcast cell phone service? Apparently, you can get unlimited talk, text, and data through the Verizon network and WiFi hotspots for $45 per month, which is way cheaper than the regular Verizon service. You must already have Comcast internet. Is this a great deal, or am I missing something?

I did some research today as we currently have Verizon cell phone service. Please note that you will need to purchase new phones. Even though Comcast/Xfinity uses the Verizon network, you cannot use your Verizon cell phone.

However, even with having to purchase new phones for both hubby and me and carrying the monthly payments for them, we would still be paying $50 less per month. (And I need to purchase a new phone either from Verizon or Xfinity as mine does not have enough storage.) I like it because I can bump up to unlimited data ($45/month) and just purchase a 1GB plan ($12/month) for hubby who hardly ever uses his phone. Xfinity also does not charge a line fee. That's where Verizon is really getting us.

Xfinity's offer on unlimited data is good until 7/31/17. I think I'm going to wait until sometime next month and read some reviews about Xfinity's service and then make a decision.

[njbchbum]

Has anyone signed up for the brand new Comcast cell phone service?

Before you make a commitment - why not take a ride over to the Cricket Wireless store on Bichara Blvd [close to Publix] and talk to those folks?

Cricket uses AT&T towers and hubs and I have no problem with them the entire distance between Maine and Florida and all around NJ/PA and the Villages.

https://www.cricketwireless.com/cell-phone-plans?woo_campaign=Internal&woo_source=Homepage&woo_medium=MiddleBanner1&woo_content=View_Plans

You can do a search here on TOTV and see just how many folks have switched to Cricket since they opened here.

[retiredguy123]

Well, after doing a lot of research, I decided to give the new Comcast Xfinity Mobile phone service a try. I received my Samsung Galaxy S8 phone 3 days ago. So far, all is good. My cell reception is great in my house south of 466A, and everywhere I have gone in The Villages. My cost for service is $45 per month, for unlimited talk, text, and data. All my phone calls are handled using the Verizon network. Compared to the comparable unlimited Verizon service, I am saving $35 per month. The limitations are that you must have Comcast internet service, purchase a new phone through Comcast, and use auto-pay for monthly billing. I hope it works, but, if not, I can always switch to back to Sprint or sign up with Verizon or another CDMA phone compatible service because the service agreement is month to month.

[Fraugoofy]

Well, after doing a lot of research, I decided to give the new Comcast Xfinity Mobile phone service a try. I received my Samsung Galaxy S8 phone 3 days ago. So far, all is good. My cell reception is great in my house south of 466A, and everywhere I have gone in The Villages. My cost for service is $45 per month, for unlimited talk, text, and data. All my phone calls are handled using the Verizon network. Compared to the comparable unlimited Verizon service, I am saving $35 per month. The limitations are that you must have Comcast internet service, purchase a new phone through Comcast, and use auto-pay for monthly billing. I hope it works, but, if not, I can always switch to back to Sprint or sign up with Verizon or another CDMA phone compatible service because the service agreement is month to month.
Let us know how it is going after a month or so of billing, ok? I have had the exact same Comcast Cable service for 8 months and have been billed upwards of $20+ depending on the month. Nothing in my contract has changed... best of luck!

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[Nucky]

Let us know how it is going after a month or so of billing, ok? I have had the exact same Comcast Cable service for 8 months and have been billed upwards of $20+ depending on the month. Nothing in my contract has changed... best of luck!

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Same here on the Concast experience. This new cell phone offer sounds tasty but time will tell for certain. I really hope it works out for everyone. Peace Out! :pray:

[jpvillager]

We have a Verizon month by month plan for $45 on a Samsung S4. If you sign up for automatic monthly charge card payment you get 2.0 GB of 4G data, which is plenty unless you watch movies, and unlimited talk and text. Don't know but you may be able to keep your existing Verizon phone. An older Samsung phone works fine and cost a lot less than current model. Just try to get the latest Android version you can. Version phones get occasional software updates where Straight Talk and other third party providers do not. I must say that that when I activated the Verizon phone I spoke with a very pleasant English speaking young woman. Have also had Straight Talk over Verizon towers and it worked fine.

[thelegges]

I have sprint with 3 new phones and pay $90 a month for unlimited everything.

[rubicon]

Well, after doing a lot of research, I decided to give the new Comcast Xfinity Mobile phone service a try. I received my Samsung Galaxy S8 phone 3 days ago. So far, all is good. My cell reception is great in my house south of 466A, and everywhere I have gone in The Villages. My cost for service is $45 per month, for unlimited talk, text, and data. All my phone calls are handled using the Verizon network. Compared to the comparable unlimited Verizon service, I am saving $35 per month. The limitations are that you must have Comcast internet service, purchase a new phone through Comcast, and use auto-pay for monthly billing. I hope it works, but, if not, I can always switch to back to Sprint or sign up with Verizon or another CDMA phone compatible service because the service agreement is month to month.

I assume the price you are quoting is for one phone, one person?

[retiredguy123]

I assume the price you are quoting is for one phone, one person?
Yes, my plan is for one phone. So, it seems to be a good deal for me, but I don't know if the multiple phone deals are as good as compared to other carriers.

[Skip]

You can get an LG Smart Phone (LGL56VL) from Tracfone on the Verizon Network (best coverage and reception) with 1350 MB Data, 1350 Minutes and 1350 Texts, plus keep your old phone number, all for 12 months for a total of $102.36 including taxes and all fees. That's $8.53/month (12 month prepaid). Load up more minutes/text/MB any time at low cost.
Cheapest and best Smart Phone Cell Service anywhere.

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[retiredguy123]

You can get an LG Smart Phone (LGL56VL) from Tracfone on the Verizon Network (best coverage and reception) with 1350 MB Data, 1350 Minutes and 1350 Texts, plus keep your old phone number, all for 12 months for a total of $102.36 including taxes and all fees. That's $8.53/month (12 month prepaid). Load up more minutes/text/MB any time at low cost.
Cheapest and best Smart Phone Cell Service anywhere.

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That's only 1.3 gb of data, which is less than most people use. The Comcast service will allow you to pay as you go for data at 12 dollars per gb per month, with no extra charge for unlimited talk and text.

[Fraugoofy]

You can get an LG Smart Phone (LGL56VL) from Tracfone on the Verizon Network (best coverage and reception) with 1350 MB Data, 1350 Minutes and 1350 Texts, plus keep your old phone number, all for 12 months for a total of $102.36 including taxes and all fees. That's $8.53/month (12 month prepaid). Load up more minutes/text/MB any time at low cost.
Cheapest and best Smart Phone Cell Service anywhere.

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Skip. This cell phone plan sounds like a perfect fit for someone who doesn't actually use a cell phone for what it is intended. I use well over 10gb of data a month (I don't own a computer) and I don't have a land line, and use my phone for business and average 4000 calls a month... It is good that different companies offer different kinds of phones, and calling plans so people have choices. This sounds like a great plan for some, but certainly not for me. I think I sent 900 texts just today! Thanks for sharing this info... Rae

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[Skip]

That's only 1.3 gb of data, which is less than most people use. The Comcast service will allow you to pay as you go for data at 12 dollars per gb per month, with no extra charge for unlimited talk and text.

Yes if you surf the web and play movies on your phone, then you have to pay for it. Since November, I still have 0.8 GB left of the 1.3 original. And 5 months left to go.

I'm way ahead of the "average person".

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