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Paper1 01-19-2018 03:51 PM

Xfinity Mobile
 
Has anyone tried the new Xfinity mobile phone service. If I understand correctly it uses it's network of wifi hotspots and then relies on Verizon when wifi not available. If it works the package price looks pretty attractive. I'm currently using Direct TV, Century Link for home phone and web, and Verizon for two cell phones.

retiredguy123 01-19-2018 04:36 PM

I have had Xfinity Mobile for more than 6 months and it works great for me. I have the unlimited service for $45 per month. The limitations are that you must have Comcast internet service and you cannot bring your own phone. So, you need to buy a new phone. All phone calls use the Verizon network. The wifi system is only used for data, not phone calls. I have not had any problems with the service and I highly recommend it as an inexpensive alternative to Verizon.

Bayco 01-19-2018 06:32 PM

I have had it for about six months as well and no issues. Had Sprint before so huge improvement for me!

porterde 01-19-2018 07:39 PM

All cell phone service
 
I have lived here for 2 years and have never had worse cell phone service any where in the US. Morse Blvd. South area. I have used 2 different major carriers, have a better phone....and can't receive calls. Now, I am going to spend $$$ on a booster.
Is it true that the Developer will not allow towers in the community? Have residents ever met with the Developer to discuss the issue? In 2001, I lived in a community that felt that way...welcome to the 21st century!!! With pressure from the residents, towers were constructed that were disguised to look like part of the landscape....this was 17 years ago!!!!!
Most of us are not the age where we need to be bothered by this kind of stuff. What's going on here?????

pklein9747 01-19-2018 09:09 PM

Also have had Xfinity Mobile since July. We love it. Our plan in 1GB = $12/month plus the cost of the phones. Even with the phones added in, our bill is way less than when we had Verizon. We live in Hadley and our reception is great.

JimC55 01-20-2018 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Paper1 (Post 1507020)
Has anyone tried the new Xfinity mobile phone service. If I understand correctly it uses it's network of wifi hotspots and then relies on Verizon when wifi not available. If it works the package price looks pretty attractive. I'm currently using Direct TV, Century Link for home phone and web, and Verizon for two cell phones.



We have had it for several months. It automatically grabs the Comcast WiFi anywhere it can. This gives you free phone/data. Same on your home WiFi. We have never used more than 1 Gig even while traveling at Christmas. Use the browser, Facebook and maps all the time. Great service for $12 a month plus taxes. I-phone 8 was a bit pricey. Still cheaper than others. Plus you get Verizon cell services. I recommend it.


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Allegiance 01-20-2018 05:34 PM

I guess the only downside is you have to pay full price for internet, no calling in to threaten to cancel and get a better price??

JimC55 01-21-2018 02:44 PM

Another good thing to mention, if you are in an area with poor cell phone coverage, such as Fenny, it will use your Comcast Internet to provide phone. When we travel to rural Arkansas, this keeps us connected!

EdFNJ 01-22-2018 11:48 AM

Xfinity Mobile
 
That's assuming there is a Comcast wifi Hotspot available nearby. Most all providers have that service. They call it "wifi calling." Been using it for years on both ATT and now Verizon. You can use any wifi Hotspot not just Comcast.


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648charlie 05-01-2018 10:15 AM

I am very interested in the booster. I also had verizon and switched to xfinity. With verizon I had and needed the network extender and it worked great. Verizon turned the network extender off when I switched to xfinity. please email at 648charlie@gmail.com with your results from the BOOSTER.

JOHN

JimC55 05-01-2018 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 648charlie (Post 1538975)
I am very interested in the booster. I also had verizon and switched to xfinity. With verizon I had and needed the network extender and it worked great. Verizon turned the network extender off when I switched to xfinity. please email at 648charlie@gmail.com with your results from the BOOSTER.

JOHN



You don’t need a booster. xfinity connects to your home internet if cell service is not available. Works great!


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retiredguy123 05-01-2018 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JimC55 (Post 1507601)
Another good thing to mention, if you are in an area with poor cell phone coverage, such as Fenny, it will use your Comcast Internet to provide phone. When we travel to rural Arkansas, this keeps us connected!

the Xfinity Mobile wifi calling feature is only available on Iphones with IOS 11.2 or higher. Apparently, it is not yet available on Android phones.

JimC55 05-01-2018 12:47 PM

You are correct. Only IPhone 6 and newer. Here is more for iPhone users:

It extends the network coverage area for call and text, especially if you're in a region with poor cellular coverage.It's easy to set up. There's no need to download an app or log in to your XFINITY Mobile account. Once you have it enabled, it just works.WiFi calling becomes even more useful when you're traveling internationally. You can use it to call and send text messages to U.S. numbers for free when you're in another country, saving you international long distance charges.


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Dan9871 05-01-2018 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 1507036)
you cannot bring your own phone. So, you need to buy a new phone.

I just checked on the Comcast web site and it does let you bring your phone with you it it has the the necessary features. We have iPhone X's on Verizon and the Comcast says we can bring the with us to the Comcase wireless service.

XFINITY Mobile

Were going to check it out.

JimC55 05-01-2018 01:17 PM

My bill never exceeds $12 before taxes. Just got back from a week in Hawaii and used the hotel’s internet for iPhone browsing.

Jim


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