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***Updated 6/29/2026*** Cable operators purchase TV Boxes from TV Box manufacturers that they then rent to their customers. While these boxes are generally not intended for retail sale to consumers, some of the boxes find their way into the marketplace (lawfully or not) and are sold by resellers to

***Updated 4/22/2026*** Using a VPN connection with Xfinity Internet is just one of the many benefits for Comcast customers. All xFi Complete customers can enable Advanced Security on the go through the Xfinity app and benefit from safe browsing and data protection (Xfinity VPN). Advanced Security o

As an Xfinity customer, you can give others access to your account and allow them to do certain things, like paying bills, adding or canceling services, and using Xfinity apps. The account owner or Primary user decides who can access the account and what they can do. You can have up to seven users,

​ ​ ​***Created by our ​​ Community Experts​​***​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​​ ​​You can find out more about Comcast's usage plans (data caps) here: ​​https://www.xfinity.com/support/internet/data-usage-plan/​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​​This guide is meant to help you understand some basics about data usage. ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​​The Comcas

Download and Install the Xfinity Home App The Xfinity Home app is available for Apple (iPhone, iPad or iPod touch) and Android (phone or tablet) devices. What You'll Need Xfinity ID and passwordApple (iOS 11+) or Android (OS 6+) device Installing the App Access the App Store (Apple) or Google Play (

Comcast offers two-step verification using the Xfinity app to provide extra layers of digital security and an easier sign-in experience. The Xfinity app is available for download on Apple and Android phones. The Xfinity app alerts you when someone attempts to use your Xfinity ID and password to sign

***Updated 5/5/2026*** Help secure your devices, your personal information, and your family against online threats with easy-to-use internet security tips. Security tips Social engineering Social engineering is the use of deception and manipulation of human behavior to influence you into divulging c

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​***Created by our ​​ Community Experts​​***​ ***Updated 5/4/2026*** ​ If you think your computer is infected. The first thing to do is scan your computer completely with your Antivirus and Anti Spyware programs. Be sure to save the logs. They are valuable if further help is needed.​ ​ ​ ​ ​​Communi

***Updated 5/20/2026*** This article provides details on the device personalization and control features available with the Xfinity app. For more information about the Xfinity app, see our Xfinity app overview article.For troubleshooting tips, see troubleshooting WiFi connectivity.For information on

Each year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) receives thousands of complaints related to unwanted phone calls, which we refer to as Nuisance Calls. These calls are disruptive, frustrating, and even dangerous — sometimes they try to get personal information and create scams that cause finan

***Updated 7/6/2026***​ ​ ​Catch out-of-market games with MLB Extra Innings. Get live scores and advanced stats right on your TV with Xfinity X1 along with access to MLB.TV to stream every out-of-market game live or On Demand on your favorite devices. What you'll need You'll need the following to pu

With an X1 Wireless TV Box (XiOne,* Xi5, and Xi6), you can watch live TV through your in-home Xfinity network without a coaxial cable connection. X1 Wireless TV Boxes also have the same functionality as other non-DVR X1 devices. For more information on Xfinity Flex streaming TV Boxes, see what's Xfi

Here’s an overview of Xfinity Accessibility options that can help. Learn more at corporate.comcast.com/impact/accessibility. Xfinity accessibility features and benefits Accessibility options on the TV Made EasyWith Xfinity X1 or Flex, just press the B button on your Voice Remote or say “accessibilit

The VIVO Indian Premier League running from March until May, and Xfinity X1 makes it easy to experience cricket like never before. Whether you’re looking to watch live cricket matches, stream the games from a mobile device, and even re-start, pause, and fast-forward past games, X1 has the ultimate c

***Created by our Community Experts*** If your Services are subject to a minimum term agreement, and you terminate all or any portion of the Services under the minimum term agreement before the end of the minimum term, you may be charged an early termination fee. Review your minimum term agreement f

***Updated 4/28/2026*** Choosing either POP or IMAP can affect how you access and manage your email. Note: To learn more about using third-party email clients (e.g., Outlook, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, etc.) to access your Comcast.net email address, please see Enable/Disable Third-Party Client Access

***Updated 5/24/2026*** Sometimes it can be hard to remember your WiFi network name (aka SSID) and password, so we made it easy to see and change them from a few places. Before you begin, remember that: These instructions are specifically for rented Xfinity Gateways only.Xfinity Gateways broadcast t