What’s the Cheapest Xfinity Internet Plan?

Typically, the cheapest Comcast Xfinity internet plan is its 50 Mbps plan. But you might be surprised that its fastest plan, Gigabit, tends to offer the best price for the speed you get.

So while it might be easy to pinpoint which internet package has the lowest cost per month, finding the best bang for your buck is another story.

Xfinity internet prices depend on where you live, but if you dig deep enough, you’ll find some high-value plans that won't have you overpaying for extra speed. Let's dig into the pricing, internet download speeds, and price per Mbps for Xfinity internet plans available across the US.

Xfinity is one of the best known internet service providers (ISPs) in the US, and despite getting a lot of flak for its lackluster customer service, it provides pretty reliable and fast service.

We've subscribed to Xfinity internet for several years now, and for the most part haven't had any trouble with our internet speeds. On top of that, Xfinity internet prices tend to start out pretty low—and you might get a friendly service rep to offer you that promotional price again when your contract is about to expire. (This happened to us once.)

But Xfinity also comes with some downsides (just like any ISP): The price you pay depends a lot on where you live, which can make selecting the cheapest plan confusing. Its customer service can make you want to pull your hair out. And Xfinity still caps your data at 1.2 TB—probably not a deal-breaker for most of us, but power users, beware.

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For those looking to pay the lowest price without worrying about what download speed they get, the Xfinity Performance Starter plan is the cheapest in the Northeastern US.

Here’s a look at the promotional prices Xfinity charges if you live in the Northeastern US.

If you start breaking down the cost per Mbps, you’ll quickly find that Xfinity's slowest plan in the Northeast, Performance Starter, is the most expensive. The Gigabit plan, on the other hand, is the cheapest price per Mbps.

The promotional price Xfinity's charging for its 200 Mbps plan is just too good to pass up. It costs almost half as much per Mbps as the Performance Select plan. And those download speeds should cover you even if you run a home office while your kiddos or partner enjoy some game time or stream Paw Patrol.

If you want to avoid the price hike after a year, we advise calling Xfinity just before your second year is up to see if the representative can offer you any new deals.

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Xfinity’s Performance Starter is clearly the cheapest option in the Central US if you just want to pay the lowest price and don’t care for that much internet speed.

Here’s a list of the promotional prices you can expect for Xfinity internet packages.

Take a look at the cost per Mbps, though, and you’ll see that the Performance Starter plan is actually the most costly.

The Gigabit plan, on the other hand, offers the most value on a cost-per-Mbps basis. And its 1,200 Mbps speeds can keep a large family connected, plus keep your home security system, smart home hubs, and other devices online too.

But keep in mind that the Gigabit plan requires a two-year contract, and it's the most costly plan out of all those Xfinity offers in the Central US. (And that price goes up to $100 a month after your first two years.) If you don't need that much download speed, you might be better off grabbing a slower plan at a lower monthly cost.

The promo price for the Performance plan won't ring your budget dry. Plus, the 100 Mbps download speed is a great starting point for two or three internet users.

Just be aware that your monthly price goes up to $76 a month after one year.

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Xfinity’s Connect plan is the cheapest option in the Western US when you look at how much you’d pay per month.

Here’s a look at the promotional Xfinity internet prices you can expect in the western US.

But when you look at each plan’s cost per Mbps, the Connect plan stacks up as the most expensive. On the other hand, all of Xfinity’s internet plans for the West cost you less than 50 cents per Mbps. 

The best value of them all is the Gigabit plan, which costs you less than 10 cents per Mbps.

Of course, if you’d rather not see your monthly bill creep close to or over $100 a month, the Fast plan rings at about $50 a month and comes with a low cost per Mbps. Plus it comes with decent download speeds of up to 300 Mbps too.

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FAQ

Still need some help pinpointing the cheapest Xfinity internet plan—or finding the best deal for you? We can help.

The cheapest Xfinity internet plan is Performance Starter , Performance Starter Plus, or Connect, depending on where you live. This plan comes with 50 Mbps download speeds and tends to cost around $20 a month.

• Performance Starter (Northeast): $29.99/month* with 50 Mbps download speeds and a 1.2 TB data cap
• Performance Starter Plus (Central): $20.00/month* with 50 Mbps download speeds and a 1.2 TB data cap
• Connect (West): $19.99/month** with up to 50 Mbps download speeds and a 1.2 TB data cap

How much is Xfinity internet after 12 months?

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, including Xfinity's promotional prices. Most plans tend to let you pay the cheapest price for one year. After that, here's what your price might look like:

You can choose to get rid of your 1- or 2-year contract with some Xfinity internet plans—but it'll cost you a bit extra. Still, if you know you're going to move within the next year or two, the higher monthly price might be better than paying an early termination fee.

Here's a quick look at Xfinity internet plan prices with and without a contract for the Western US:

You might be able to get a cheaper Comcast Xfinity internet plan by following these steps:

1. Get an Xfinity internet-only plan with no TV package.
2. Decide what speed you need and choose a plan that offers the closest download speeds.
3. Don't go over the 1.2 TB data cap—extra or unlimited data costs more with Xfinity.
4. Don't rent the xFi Gateway modem-router combo and buy your own modem and router instead.
5. Call in and see if you can negotiate your monthly cost even if you're already an Xfinity customer.

The cheapest Xfinity deal is its plans with 50 Mbps download speeds, but you might find more value in some of our other favorite Xfinity internet deals:

• Performance Pro Plus: $39.99/mo.* for 200 Mbps download speeds and 1.2 TB of data
• Performance (Central): $40.00/mo.** for 100 Mbps download speeds and 1.2 TB of data
• Fast (West): $49.99/mo.† for up to 300 Mbps download speeds and 1.2 TB of data

Comcast's $10 a month Internet Essentials plan comes with 50 Mbps download speeds and 5 Mbps upload speeds.

Comcast Xfinity offers a bunch of deals for new customers, and you might be able to negotiate one of those deals even if you're an existing customer. We recommend having an Xfinity rep call you so you can talk details, or pop into your local Xfinity store for some face-to-face time.

P.S. You can request a call from Xfinity through its app.

We've had the best luck getting a better deal with Comcast by calling a representative. Surprisingly, the first time this happened we called about a technical issue with our router, and the rep noted that we could switch our plan up a bit to get a better deal.

Ideally you'll want to call a month or two before your price goes up, and you can request a call from and Xfinity rep through the Xfinity app.