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How can I get Comcast in my area?

Step 1: Inquiry. If you’re signing up for new services or moving, you can check online to see if Xfinity service is available at your address. If you can’t find your address online, you can chat with us or call 1-800-Xfinity and we’ll determine if service can be provided to your address.

Are Comcast and Xfinity the same?

Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, doing business as Xfinity, is an American telecommunications company and division of Comcast Corporation used to market consumer cable television, internet, telephone, and wireless services provided by the company.

How can I talk to a real person at Xfinity?

Please call us at 1-800-XFINITY to talk to one of our customer service representatives for further information.

How do I get a live agent at Xfinity?

Can I pick up my Xfinity equipment from any store?

Find an Xfinity Store or Comcast Service Center location near you and then make an appointment by visiting xfinity.com/stores. Drop off your equipment at any Xfinity Store or Comcast Service Center.

Do I need a cable box for Xfinity?

No TV Box is required to watch Xfinity Instant TV. You can also watch using the Xfinity Stream app on your compatible smart TV, smartphone, tablet or Roku device. You can even go to the Xfinity Stream portal on your computer.

How much does Xfinity charge for modem if not returned?

If you don’t return the equipment you get charged for it. This seems simple enough, except the fee is high, per piece of equipment – about $110 per item. And if you don’t pay it, then eventually Comcast Xfinity can send the bill to a collections agency and it will end up as a bad mark on your credit score.

Can I get Xfinity modem in store?

You can rent one of our DOCSIS 3.0 Xfinity xFi Gateways, or you can buy an approved modem at a retail outlet near you.

How much does a Xfinity modem cost?

How much does it cost to rent a modem with Xfinity? It currently costs $14/mo. to rent a modem from Xfinity. That equals $168 each year.

What is the difference between a router and a modem?

Your modem is a box that connects your home network to the wider Internet. A router is a box that lets all of your wired and wireless devices use that Internet connection at once and also allows them to talk to one another without having to do so over the Internet.

Do you need a router and a modem?

Routers and modems have traditionally been two separate devices that worked together to form your home network. However, with today’s technology, you don’t need a separate modem and separate router necessarily, as new combination modem and router units merge the two devices’ functions into one powerful gadget.

Can I just buy a modem and have Internet?

Most Internet providers allow you to purchase your own modem and router separately, or a device that contains both—it’s up to you. Both options connect you to the Internet. Keep in mind that if you purchase a combined device, if one part breaks (i.e., the router or the modem) you will have to replace the entire system.

Can I get Internet with just a modem?

No modem, no Internet. You could go online using just your modem and computer, but there’s a reason to think twice. Modems are useful, but they are not smart pieces of hardware. They can’t do much when it comes to providing Internet safety, like keeping hackers away.

Does a router need to be plugged into the wall?

Of course, routers must receive power via normal means. The vast majority of Internet routers include a standard power outlet that can be plugged into a wall outlet, an extension cord, a surge protector, or just about anywhere else that accepts this regular plug.

What is WPS stand for?

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature supplied with many routers. It is designed to make the process of connecting to a secure wireless network from a computer or other device easier. IMPORTANT for Android TV™ models.

Does a router need to be connected to a phone line?

The router needs a secondary piece of equipment — a modem — to make the Internet connection. DSL modems use phone lines to connect your network to the Internet, and the router connects to the modem, not the phone line.