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Xfinity Mobile Launches New Premium Unlimited Plan with Gig Speeds; Customers Save Over Half Compared to the Big Three

Xfinity Mobile Launches New Premium Unlimited Plan with Gig Speeds; Customers Save Over Half Compared to the Big Three

Business Wire22-04-2025

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Xfinity Mobile introduced a new Premium Unlimited plan that delivers gigabit speeds and upgraded features. Customers with two Premium Unlimited lines will cut their bill in half during the first year compared to similar plans from the big three cellular companies. The new plan includes 4K UHD streaming, more WiFi hotspot data, advanced spam call protection, and the option to upgrade their phone twice a year.
'While savings remains the top reason customers switch mobile providers, no one wants to compromise on performance,' said Kohposh Kuda, Senior Vice President, Xfinity Mobile, Comcast. 'This new plan delivers a premium mobile experience powered by gig speeds in and out of the home – at a fraction of the cost. Only Xfinity Mobile delivers this incredible experience and value that no other provider can match.'
In addition to the new Premium Unlimited plan, Xfinity Mobile today launched its best unlimited offers to date that provide customers with more ways to save:
Unlimited Line Included – New and existing Xfinity Internet customers can receive an unlimited line at no cost for a year.
Device Contract Buyout – Xfinity Mobile will pay customers up to $500 per line to buy them out of their device contract with their current provider when they switch to any Xfinity Mobile plan.
5G Phone 'On Us' – New and existing Premium Unlimited customers can receive up to $830 towards the latest devices from Apple and Samsung with a qualifying trade-in.
Save 50 Percent in 50 Seconds
Now anybody curious about how much they can save when switching to Xfinity Mobile can try Xfinity Mobile's new savings calculator and receive a personalized view of their potential savings over the course of a year.
Additionally, customers who subscribe to the new Premium Unlimited plan now will have the following enhanced features included:
WiFi PowerBoost: More than 90 percent of Xfinity Mobile data traffic happens on WiFi, and now mobile customers have access to WiFi PowerBoost, delivering gig speeds over WiFi in and out of the home.
Twice-A-Year Upgrades: A new perk that offers phone upgrades twice a year with a guaranteed new device discount of up to $830 with an eligible trade-in.
4K UHD Streaming: Stream shows and movies in the best video quality, 4K UHD, on the go.
More Hotspot Data: Take your own personal hotspot wherever you go. Customers get 30 GB of 5G hotspot data each month, ideal for laptops, tablets, and other devices on the go.
Spam Call Blocking: With Xfinity Call Guard, customers will have the confidence to answer their calls knowing advanced filters are working to block spam calls before they even reach their phone.
A Powerful Network
Combining America's fastest broadband network with the largest WiFi network with more than 23 million hotspots and most reliable 5G network, Xfinity Mobile delivers the fastest mobile speeds in Comcast markets 1. Ookla's latest Speedtest Intelligence® research shows that customers' average speeds on Xfinity Mobile have increased 150 percent since the launch of WiFi PowerBoost last year.
Whether its savings, speed, reliability, or the best deals on the best devices, Xfinity Mobile delivers an unmatched wireless experience at a better price. To learn more, visit https://www.xfinity.com/mobile/.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
1 Based on consumer testing of mobile WiFi and cellular data performance from Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data in Q3-Q4 2024 for Comcast service areas, including its WiFi footprint, verified by Ookla for Comcast's analysis.

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