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Thursday, March 20th, 2025

Is there a way to increase the device limit on an internet plan?

We currently have the Superfast plan. Even though it has been good so far, we don't want to keep paying the amount we are currently paying since we don't need 800Mbps download speeds anymore. I noticed that the newer plans have a device limit, which would be a problem if we are considering downgrading to a 600Mbps plan with only an 8 device limit. Is there a way to get around this limit without having to pay for higher tiered plans? I'd rather stay with Xfinity since they have been reliable, but this device limit is kind of nonsensical and extremely limiting. 

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4 months ago

Hello Eliza_G Thank for reaching out to us for help with the account and services. While working with customers we often find that they are able to use lower speeds from what they currently have, and it truly can help save. I love that you are considering this to help with the rates and to stay with Xfinity! 

While you may see devices that are supported, that is not limiting how many devices can be on your home network, it's a suggestion or reference of how many devices this speed tier can support at a time for certain functions. For example, my home has 40+ wireless devices mostly are smart devices like lights and thermostats, but we have 2 people that work from home, along with our wireless devices like tablets, phones and TV's all connected at the same time. Our home speed is 600/35 Mbps, and it's flawless. 

If you plan on having over 8 devices online and streaming 4K all at the same time, you may seem some latency, but if you have 3 devices streaming with several other devices connected to the network you are not going to have any trouble at all. 

Let's dig into your account and see what options we have to help out. Please send us a direct message with your name and service address. We will need to send a verification code from there, but once we have that completed we can compare the options and figure out what will work best for you. 

Thank you for moving the post to the right support area @EG!

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Hi, 

So just to confirm things here:

  - The device limits are advisory for streaming devices and not a hard limit;  so things like smart plugs and thermostats which don't do much shouldn't be in issue?

Is that correct?

thanks

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user_o86y1c Speeds will have an advisory example of how many devices that speed would normally support. It is not a hard limit. If someone were to have a very large number of wireless devices and they were heavy users (streaming, gaming, etc), our recommendation would always be to go for a faster speed to ensure you have enough to support your needs.

 

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4 months ago

Concern moved here to the Customer Service help section for greater exposure to Comcast corporate employees (The Digital Care Team) for assistance.

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4 months ago

You're quite welcome @XfinityPaula !

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