How Much Will Xfinity Internet Cost After a Year?

Xfinity currently offers a one-year discount with most internet plans. Once that promo price ends, you’re guaranteed to be hit with a price hike unless you negotiate with Xfinity. If you recently accepted a yearlong promo or are looking to sign up with Xfinity, I’ll walk you through what you can expect once the promotion period ends and what you can do about a high monthly rate.

Xfinity’s 12-month promo pricing

Most Xfinity plans carry a promo price when you sign up, but the post-promo price isn’t usually advertised.. Of course, this could be because standard rates can change between now and the end of the promo period—but let’s be honest, it’s probably to make sure no one is scared away after seeing the standard rates. This is standard practice for most internet providers.

Standard rates will always vary, but here is a ballpark estimate of the increase you can expect after your promo ends. Of course, your standard plan price may vary based on where you live and what the market rate looks like when your promo comes to an end. But I did some research with Xfinity’s broadband disclosures and Broadband Facts labels to find these prices.

On average, your Xfinity bill could increase by up to $40—and that’s no pocket change. Xfinity offers a broad range of plans, so you could look into downgrading your speeds if your internet needs allow for this.

If your 12-month promo is over, you might be able to sign up for a new deal

When your promo pricing ends, not all hope is lost, and you may be able to negotiate with your provider. If you can, move one step ahead and start negotiating or looking for a new deal before you’re hit with a price hike. Don’t hesitate to try to negotiate with your internet provider, even if it’s during the cancellation process—you might be surprised with what you’re offered in order to keep you as a customer.

I had to cancel my Xfinity plan a few months after I had signed up for a 12-month promo plan. I was offered Xfinity’s new five-year price guarantee when I called to cancel my plan. I didn’t need an internet plan in my new home, or I would have opted to sign up for this new promo. If you can swap over, you’ll pay a couple of dollars more compared to the yearlong promo pricing, but you’ll be saving a lot more in the long run.

It’s always worth contacting your internet provider to see if there are any discounts or promos you can sign up for or switch over to—and to make sure there haven’t been any changes to your plan you weren’t aware of. Whether you decide to stick with your provider or find a new one, review your account at least yearly to verify what you’re being billed for.

If the price hike is out of your budget, I suggest shopping around for a new internet deal in your area.

Yearlong promos are common and always subject to change

Xfinity is one of the many internet providers that use promo pricing, specifically one-year price guarantees. You get a solid deal during the first year, but expect to get hit with a price hike once the promotion period comes to an end. Alternatively, you could sign up for Xfinity’s five-year price guarantee, but it’s near impossible to know what the standard monthly rate will cost in five years.

Either way, always keep an eye on your promotion period, no matter what plan you sign up for. Be ready to negotiate or find another internet plan if your rate ends up being too high. For now, you can most likely swap over to Xfinity’s five-year price guarantee so you won’t have to worry about a price increase every year.

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