Xfinity Prepaid Internet (NOW) 2026: Price & Verdict

NOW favors a predictable prepaid bill and no credit check. A regular Xfinity plan can offer much more download speed for a modestly higher advertised price, but its advertised terms and eligibility are different. Compare the written offer for your exact address. These public prices were checked September 16, 2026; Xfinity says the regular five-year promotion shown below ends September 21, so recheck it before ordering.

Check NOW eligibility at Xfinity if you want prepaid service. For regular Xfinity, compare the Xfinity provider page and the current deals guide; the regular order path does not enroll you in NOW.

What is included and what to check

• Equipment: NOW includes its own gateway, activated with the Xfinity app. You cannot use your own gateway for NOW. Regular Xfinity's current public internet offers include WiFi equipment, so do not add an assumed rental charge to every standard plan.
• Payment and cancellation: NOW renews automatically at the end of each prepaid period unless you pause or cancel online. Service continues through the paid period; after activation, unused service is generally not refundable or prorated.
• Speed: the NOW tiers are advertised by download speed. Xfinity's NOW product page and support overview list different upload speeds. Ask for the broadband label at your address if upload performance matters. Actual speeds vary.
• Availability: NOW is excluded for households that subscribe to other Xfinity services except Xfinity Mobile, for certain bulk-service properties, and for fiber properties. Xfinity's NOW portal makes the final serviceability and eligibility decision.

Can an existing Xfinity customer switch to NOW?

Sometimes, but it is not a regular plan downgrade. Xfinity says other Xfinity services except Mobile can make the account ineligible and says existing Internet must be disconnected as part of the move. Its FAQ also says current service can stay active until the NOW gateway arrives and is activated. Arrange the switch sequence with Xfinity before cancelling anything; ask about equipment return and billing dates. Do not assume a new-customer regular promotion applies.

Which plan is worth it?

Choose NOW 100 if low monthly outlay, no credit check and simple prepaid terms matter more than higher speed. NOW 200 adds download capacity but costs the same advertised amount as a much faster regular Xfinity 500 offer in the current promotion. Choose regular Xfinity if your household needs the speed and qualifies for its written terms. The regular five-year guarantee covers the base internet rate, not taxes or every add-on, and a future rate after the guarantee must be confirmed in the order summary.

For a one-year comparison, NOW 100 costs $360 and NOW 200 costs $540 before any future price change. A $40 regular base rate costs $480 over twelve months before taxes and fees, if the quoted discount applies throughout. These examples are arithmetic, not an address-qualified quote. Compare the same months and all required charges.

How to sign up for NOW

1. Use Xfinity's NOW page to check the exact street address and unit.
2. Read the eligibility screen, choose 100 or 200 Mbps, and confirm the prepaid total, automatic-payment requirement and paperless billing.
3. Use a debit, credit or prepaid card online, then self-install the included gateway and activate it with the Xfinity app.
4. Manage upgrades, downgrades, pauses and cancellation in the NOW portal. Save the order confirmation.

Questions readers ask

Does NOW require a credit check?

No. Xfinity says NOW Internet has no credit check. Eligibility and address serviceability still apply.

Can I buy NOW and regular Xfinity Internet together?

No. Xfinity says the two internet products cannot be active together at one account. Its FAQ gives a separate process for existing subscribers who want to switch.

Is NOW a lifetime price guarantee?

No. NOW has a published monthly prepaid price, but Xfinity says pricing is subject to change. The regular plan's advertised five-year guarantee is a different product and applies to the base rate under its own terms.

Sources and review

Reviewed September 16, 2026 using Xfinity's NOW FAQ, NOW product terms, and regular internet offers. Prices are published examples, not a service-address test. See our comparison methodology.