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Xfinity TV is one of the top cable TV providers on the market because it offers two decently-priced packages, and each package comes with the popular channels we all enjoy. Xfinity is also widely available across the US.
We’ll go over all of the details so you leave here knowing exactly which package is perfect for you.
- : Best for basic, popular channels
- : Best for more sports, entertainment, and movie channels

Xfinity’s Popular TV plan
What do we like about the Popular TV plan?
- You’ll get most, if not all, of the popular channels
- Compared to other cable TV providers, the pricing is fair
You’ll get a nice variety of channels with this TV provider
With the Popular TV plan, you’ll get channels that you, your spouse, your teenager, and your grandchildren will love.
You’ll get the complete package with channels for local news, international news, entertainment, reality, lifestyle, and kids.
- ABC
- Animal Planet
- Bloomberg Television
- CBS
- CNN
- CNBC
- C-SPAN
- Disney Channel
- Food Network
- FOX News
- FX
- Game Show Network
- Hallmark Channel
- HISTORY
- HGTV
- Lifetime
- MSNBC
- NBC
- FOX
- Telemundo
- PBS
- Univision
Xfinity TV’s pricing is better or the same as other cable TV providers
Compared to the other top cable TV providers, Xfinity is pretty on-par. But, let us highlight why Xfinity is the number one cable TV provider—it’s more widely available than any other cable company. Now let’s get into the pricing.
Xfinity’s entry-level package is $50 per month for 125 channels. How does it stack up against its competitors?
What we’re not excited about the Popular TV plan
- Sports channels are fewer and farther between
- You’ll have to upgrade to get the finest movie channels
You’ll only get nine sports channels
In a TV world where sports are King, Xfinity isn’t supplying. Nine sports channels just don’t usually cut it. Not only do you need your ESPN, but you likely need your NFL Network and SEC or Big Ten Network.
Yes, it’s great that these starter packages have PAC-12 Network, Tennis Channel, and Golf Channel, but if we want to watch sports on TV, we want to watch it all.
But hey, if you’re not a sports fiend and like to check in on your favorite teams here and there, these sports channels have got you covered!
With the Popular TV plan, you’ll get the following sports channels:
- AT&T SportsNet
- ESPN, ESPN2
- FS1, FS2
- Golf Channel
- Local Sports
- PAC-12 Network
- Tennis Channel
These entry-level packages won’t have the popular movie channels
If you consider yourself a movie buff, you might want to upgrade to the Ultimate TV package.
In the Ultimate TV package, you’ll get the FX Movie Channel, Paramount Pictures, and IFC channels.
But if you feel like you get enough movie choices through your Netflix or Hulu subscriptions, you can do without them.
Xfinity’s Ultimate TV plan
What do we like about the Ultimate TV plan?
- This plan has 23 sports channels instead of nine
- You’ll get more channels, like the Cooking Channel, Disney Jr., and FX Movie Channel
You’ll get a whopping 14 more sports channels
The best part about the Ultimate TV plan is that you get the major sports networks straight to your TV. These are the plans you need if you’re a Los Angeles Rams, Lakers, and Dodgers fan, for example.
With the Ultimate TV plan, you’ll get the following sports channels:
- ACC Network (ACCN)
- AT&T SportsNet
- CBS Sports Network
- ESPN, ESPN2
- ESPNews
- ESPNU
- FS1, FS2
- Golf Channel
- Local Sports
- MLB Network
- NBA TV
- NFL Network
- NHL Network
- PAC-12 Network
- Olympic Channel
- Outdoor Channel
- SEC Network
- Sportsman Channel
- Tennis Channel
- TUDN
- Zona Fútbol
Enjoy the one-of-a-kind entertainment and movie channels
When you upgrade to Xfinity’s second-tier plan, you’ll get more movie channels, along with kids, entertainment, and lifestyle channels that you can’t usually get with an entry-level package.
So if you love Carnival Eats, K’s Exotic Animal ER, or The Riveras, you’ll want a more robust plan.
With the Ultimate TV plan, you’ll get the following channels:
- BabyFirst
- Cooking Channel
- Discovery Family
- Disney Jr.
- Disney XD
- DIY Network
- Flix
- FX Movie Channel
- Hallmark Drama
- IFC
- Nick Jr.
- Nicktoons
- Paramount Pictures
- Sundance TV
- Universo
- Vice
What don’t we like about the Utlimate TV plan?
- Xfinity has quite a few fees, so budget accordingly
Because of the fees, you’ll be spending about $120 for the Ultimate TV plan
Every cable and satellite TV provider has fees, but Xfinity seems to have quite a few. Ugh.
Your monthly total on fees will vary on how many TV boxes you need, how many DVR storage hours you'll need, and your location (for the broadcast and regional sports fees).
So, if you need a TV box ($7.50/month), an additional TV box for the TV room downstairs ($7.50/month), DVR storage ($10/month), news channels ($24/month), and sports channels ($19/month) … you’ll be spending close to $70 per month in fees.
Although we touch on how expensive it can get, no other cable TV provider gives you 185+ channels at a starting price of $50 per month.
Recap: Which Xfinity TV package is best?
We’ll come outright and say the Ultimate TV package will give you the most for your money.
The Popular TV package gives you 125 popular channels (with a few Music Choice channels) that everyone in the family will absolutely enjoy. But if you’re looking to get cable solely for sports, we’re sorry to say you won’t get your NFL Network, MLB Network, or NBA TV channels.
If you upgrade to Ultimate TV, you will get these major sports channels, along with more entertainment, movie, and kids channels (for only $10 more per month).
Why not bundle your TV service with internet for the simplicity of one bill?
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