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 supply somewhat stability amid the chaos. A few weeks after Verizon launched a three-year worth lock, Comcast has adopted swimsuit with a five-year pricing assure for brand new Xfinity residential clients.
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 information and a free rental of the Xfinity Gateway router — however if you wish to carry your individual {hardware}, limitless information will price an additional $30 per thirty days. And although the Xfinity buying web page says these offers run by means of 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 costs, which Comcast notes are topic to vary throughout and after the promo. Lastly, should you don't enroll in and preserve paperless billing and automated funds, you'll pay an additional $10 every month (or an additional $8 should you pay by credit score or debit card).
After studying the superb print, it’s possible you’ll discover it amusing that Comcast's press launch frames the value assure as being about simplicity. "Our new worth assure removes complexity," Comcast COO Steve Croney wrote. Nonetheless, with People more and more being pressured to test their 401(okay)s and inventory portfolios like gamblers test 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 supply extra particulars in regards to the totally different plans and availability of Comcast's five-year assured charges.
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