If you find that your eyes are popping out of your head every time you glance at the amount owned, we’ve got some excellent tips for you. Keep reading to learn how to lower your Xfinity bill: This doesn’t mean you need to cut the cord and ditch cable TV altogether. But downsizing to a TV package that offers fewer channels will probably save you a buck or twenty. Just check out the price difference between Xfinity’s different TV plans if you don’t believe me: If you do watch the majority of your channels or your TV plan is the only one with your favorite channel, you might ask about bundling with Xfinity internet service. Service providers usually cut you a deal if you bundle, so it never hurts to ask. Of course, you don’t want to trim your internet speed down so far that you and your family can’t enjoy online fun. We recommend taking a look at our guide on how many Mbps you need, then taking inventory of how many people and devices connect to your internet at the same time. This should give you a better idea of how much speed you need. You can also check out our internet speed recommendations for streaming services if you enjoy Netflix a little too much. (No such thing!) To top that off, we put together an internet speed guide for Zoom to make sure you’re covered if you work from home. Xfinity gives you two of these so-called “freebies,” and they reset after 12 months.3 But if you go over your data cap a third time within one year, Xfinity automatically charges you an extra $10 to add 50 GB of additional data to your account. Those charges for extra data won’t go over $200 each month. Yup, $200. Whether it’s $10 or $200, that’s an extra slap to your wallet. We can’t blame you for avoiding paying for extra data, and luckily there are a few things you can do.
Enroll in Xfinity’s unlimited data program for $30 a month. Wait 12 months—your two freebies of data cap overages reset after a year.3 Stay on top of your data usage by logging in to your Xfinity account and checking your Usage Meter. Save your downloads until the end of your billing cycle so you’re not stuck without data for the rest of the month.
As for your TV boxes, now’s the time to return any you’re not using. That’ll drop your yearly TV costs down about $120, which isn’t a small drop in the bucket. I downsized my internet and TV plan recently with Xfinity’s online deals. And it’s pretty easy to shop on the Xfinity site—plus, you don’t have to play hardball and negotiate with a real person. (Great news for introverts like me.) Of course, you may not find a deal you like online—or you may want to cancel your TV or internet service completely. In this case, it’s best to talk to a real person. But before you pick up the phone, it’s time to do a little research so you can negotiate like a boss. 1-800-XFINITY (1-800-934-6489) Or you can chat with a representative online. By doing your homework and finding competing offers, you let Xfinity know you’re serious about getting the best deal. Also, don’t be afraid to ask if the offer your Xfinity rep makes is the best they can do. Advocate for yourself, and remember, you catch more flies with honey than vinegar.
