With America's long-term (and even short-term) financial prospects shifting on Eric Cartman-like whims, some web suppliers have begun providing multi-year worth ensures to offer somewhat stability amid the chaos. A few weeks after Verizon launched a three-year worth lock, Comcast has adopted go well with with a five-year pricing assure for brand spanking new Xfinity residential prospects.
On the intense facet, the deal isn't linked to an annual contract requirement. Comcast says that the next plans can be found for use with the five-year assure (speeds listed are obtain speeds):
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400Mbps – $55/month
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600Mbps – $70/month
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1.1Gbps – $85/month
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2.1Gbps – $105/month
This plan consists of limitless knowledge and a free rental of the Xfinity Gateway router — however if you wish to convey your individual {hardware}, limitless knowledge will price an additional $30 per thirty days. And although the Xfinity procuring web page says these offers run via June 23, a Comcast spokesperson tell us they'll lengthen past that date.
The locked-in worth doesn't cowl set up, taxes, charges or different fees, which Comcast notes are topic to alter throughout and after the promo. Lastly, if you happen to don't enroll in and keep paperless billing and automated funds, you'll pay an additional $10 every month (or an additional $8 if you happen to pay by credit score or debit card).
After studying the fantastic print, it’s possible you’ll discover it amusing that Comcast's press launch frames the worth assure as being about simplicity. "Our new worth assure removes complexity," Comcast COO Steve Croney wrote. Nonetheless, with Individuals more and more being pressured to verify their 401(okay)s and inventory portfolios like gamblers verify a high-stakes sports activities rating, any small oasis of economic stability is no less than one thing.
Replace, April 15, 2025, 3:08PM ET: This story and its headline have been up to date to offer further particulars concerning the completely different plans and availability of Comcast's five-year assured charges.
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