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Sunday, July 6th, 2025 8:44 PM

Schedule a tech appointment

I received a new modem in the mail from Xfinity. I already tried to activate it, and I cannot, because I don’t have cell service where I live. I rely on the wifi, and once my modem is unplugged, I cannot complete the activation process because I can no longer use the app on my phone due to Verizon not having good cell service where I live. I need to schedule an appointment for a technician to complete the activation. 

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1 day ago

Hey @user_p77f3x. Thank you for visiting our official Xfinity Forums Community support page.

 

Please note that sending unsolicited private messages to myself or any other user is a direct violation of our forum guidelines. You must first create a Public post requesting assistance, and once a Comcast verified employee responds and asks for a private message to be sent, you can then proceed with doing so. This is just a heads-up for future reference, but I look forward to further assisting you. 

 

With the new device that you received, are you able to plug in the device and what LED sequences and colors do you see? Are you able to get the modem to a solid and/or blinking white LED status?

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@XfinityDemitrius​ the first time I tried to activate it, it got to the blinking white status, but then I couldn’t continue on the phone because I didn’t have service, so I couldn’t use the app anymore, and activation couldn’t be completed and the “check” that Xfinity does afterwards failed. Once I unplug the old modem, I can’t do anything on my phone. (I’m not currently at my apartment). 

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2nd reply, forgot to add: So I hooked the old modem back up. The old modem still works fine. 

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If the old modem is working without issue, you do not need a service appointment. Please let us know when you are available in your apartment so we can go through a few steps to assist with activation @user_p77f3x.

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The problem isn’t with my modem or line. After I unplug my old modem, I will not be able to speak to you. I will not be able to open the internet. I will not be able to access this forum. I cannot send or receive texts. I can’t use the app. I can’t call anyone. So I don’t know how you can talk me through the activation when I won’t be able to speak to you. This is my issue. No cell service. The initial Xfinity guy that did the activation in person had a different cell provider than me and was able to get a signal to finish the activation. There is not a problem with my modem or line. It’s that I have no Verizon cell signal, so I can’t activate the modem. Just so the issue is clear. It’s frustrating, but I live in a Verizon deadzone. Also, I won’t be home for a few days. I was hoping to schedule someone to come help when I get home. Thanks and sorry for the private message, I’ve never done this before. 

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user_p77f3x, No worries about the direct message. I know you are eager for help, so it's understandable that you want to reach us immediately. I have the option to process the activation of the most recent device we shipped out. However, if you aren't home, we can't confirm the activation was successful. If we schedule a tech to only activate the gateway, it can result in a service charge for the visit, so I wanted to give you a heads up.

 

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