Internet Essentials - Affordable Internet from Xfinity

Fast. Reliable. Affordable.

Home internet for $9.95/mo.

Includes equipment. No credit check. No cancellation fee.

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Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. Limited to residential customers meeting certain eligibility criteria. Subject to Internet Essentials program terms and conditions. Professional installation extra. Advertised price applies to a single outlet. Actual speeds vary and are not guaranteed.

For factors affecting speed visit xfinity.com/networkmanagement.

Low cost. High speed.

Internet Essentials has connected over 10 million low-income households for over 10 years to fast, reliable internet. Get speeds up to 50 Mbps for only $9.95/mo — good for online learning, working from home, video calling, and other essentials.

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How do I qualify for Internet Essentials?

You may qualify for Internet Essentials if you live in an area where Xfinity Internet service is available and:

Participate in assistance programs like the National School Lunch Program, housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, and others, or are enrolled or enrolling in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) with Xfinity.

Have not had Xfinity Internet within the last 90 days unless you're enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program with Xfinity.

Have no outstanding debt on any Comcast account that is less than one year old unless you’re enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program with Xfinity.

See list of qualifying assistance programs

What is the Affordable Connectivity Program?

Need more speed?

We understand that some families need internet speed to work, learn, and stream. Internet Essentials Plus has double the speed up to 100 Mbps plus free equipment for $29.95/mo. No credit check. No cancellation fee. Chat with us to see if Internet Essentials Plus is right for you.

Internet Essentials

$9.95/mo

Up to 50 Mbps

Free equipment, no credit check, and no term contract

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Internet Essentials Plus

$29.95/mo

Up to 100 Mbps

Free equipment, no credit check, and no term contract

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What if I enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program?

If you get Internet Essentials and enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), you could get your internet service for free since your ACP credit would cover your Internet Essentials bill. See if you’re eligible

Questions? Here are the answers.

What is Internet Essentials?

Internet Essentials provides affordable home Internet for qualifying households ($9.95/mo for up to 50 Mbps, or $29.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps) — as well as low-cost computers, free WiFi hotspots, and free Internet training.

Get started with a few simple steps: https://www.internetessentials.com/apply

You could get your Internet service for free when you qualify for and enroll in ACP and Internet Essentials or Internet Essentials Plus. Learn more at https://www.xfinity.com/free

Who is eligible for Internet Essentials?

You may qualify if you:

• Live in an area where Xfinity Internet service is available

• Qualify for programs like the National School Lunch Program, housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, and others , or are enrolled or enrolling in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) with Xfinity

• Have not had Xfinity Internet within the last 90 days (unless enrolled in ACP with Xfinity)*

• Have no outstanding debt to Comcast that is less than one year old (unless enrolled in ACP with Xfinity)*

*The 90-day and outstanding debt eligibility requirements are also temporarily being waived through December 31, 2023, for new Xfinity Internet customers regardless of enrollment in ACP with Xfinity.

What is the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?

ACP is designed to help lower-income households connect to the Internet and stay connected. The Program provides eligible customers of participating broadband providers up to a $30/month ($75/month for Tribal lands) credit toward Internet and mobile services for the duration of the program. It will last for as long as the Federal Government funds the Program, which is expected to be several years. The amount of the credit depends on the rate for the services selected.

Can I get Internet Essentials and ACP?

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Buy a new laptop for $149.99

Once you’re an Internet Essentials or Internet Essentials Plus customer, you’re eligible to purchase a new Dell laptop or Chromebook for just $149.99 plus tax. Follow a few simple steps to get started.

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Our partnership program

The Internet Essentials Partnership Program (IEPP) is uniquely designed to support the ECF program.

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