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Sunday, July 12th, 2026 11:38 PM

Just moved to a new apartment where XFINITY's 2 gig up and down plan was being offered. No ethernet, but WiFi works?

As the subject line indicates, I just moved in to a new (supposedly "internet ready") apartment complex where the 2 gig (up and down) plan was being offered. I got WiFi working (but not at the speeds I'd expect even over WiFi), but could not get ethernet to work. After an ungodly amount of back and forth and multiple calls and chat messages with several different xfinity agents, I was able to schedule a technician appointment. The technician comes here and then says that the current modem (XB7-T that was here when I moved in) was not capable of providing 2 gig speeds and that I would need an XER10 modem and that I might be able to get one in a physical store. I went to the closest location to me and they then said I'm looking for an XB10, but that they don't have those at that store and that I should call and order one. I was able to get on the phone with yet another agent that tells me that XER10 and XB10 are the same (google seems to disagree, but I've been wrong before) and that they'll need to schedule another technician to come out to install it. The agent on the phone also said that they'll raise a ticket to the regional manager (or something to that effect). I'm wondering if anyone has run into this issue? I'm about 2 weeks into living here without being provided the internet speeds I'm paying for and without access to ethernet. 

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3 days ago

Yes i have been having the ecxact same issue sith ;atency trouble and random disconnects, its been [Edited: "Language"] trying ti get ahold of anyone, they say its fixed and it never is

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and i ran into the same issue with the XB10 router, why offer the speeds if you cant supply the equipment for them

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did you ever resolve the issue? or still on your ongoing battle with xfinity?

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Supposed to have a little technician come out in two weeks lol so nope not yet 

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best of luck ... my technician is supposed to come out friday so I'll update here if anything actually gets resolved. not going to hold my breath though lol

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2 days ago

@user_vsc5rj 

The XB10 and the XER10 are not interchangeable. The XB10 is for their DOCSIS coax cable service, and the XER10 is for their EPON (FTTH) fiber optic service.

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16 hours ago

Thanks for reaching out @user_gounyh! I can certainly see why this has been frustrating. After moving into a new apartment marketed as internet-ready, spending two weeks troubleshooting, speaking with multiple agents, and receiving conflicting information about the equipment, I'd be looking for some clarity as well.

 

I see you mentioned you have a technician scheduled for 7/17/26. We’d love to follow up with you after your appointment. 

 

PS, Thank you for clarifying that @EG!

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