Comcast Has Launched Prepaid Mobile, TV, and Home Internet Plans for as Little as $20 a Month

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Consumers are looking for ways to reduce spending as everyday living costs continue to rise. Expenses like home internet, mobile phone service, and streaming content can come with high monthly fees. By seeking more affordable solutions, consumers can honor their budgets.

Comcast recently announced that it will offer prepaid mobile phone service, TV, home internet, and wifi passes for a low monthly fee. These plans will be available month-to-month for added convenience and greater flexibility. Here's what you need to know about this news.

Introducing Comcast's NOW brand

Comcast is unveiling several low-cost prepaid solutions to better meet its customers' needs. These offerings could help more people get the internet, television, and mobile phone services they need while keeping more money in their checking accounts.

Here's an overview of the offerings included in Comcast's NOW portfolio.

NOW TV

Xfinity internet customers can enroll in NOW TV for $20 per month. This streaming service features live and on-demand programming from more than 40 networks and free access to Peacock Premium. Customers must have an Xfinity internet package to subscribe to this plan.

NOW internet

Comcast will offer two prepaid home internet plans with taxes and fees included in the price:

• 100 Mbps plan for $30 per month
• 200 Mbps plan for $45 per month

Each plan will include unlimited data access and an Xfinity gateway device.

NOW Mobile

Comcast will offer prepaid mobile phone service with unlimited 5G data, talk, and text for $25 per line, plus free access to Xfinity wifi hotspots. Subscribers can pause and resume their service at any time. Xfinity and NOW Internet customers can subscribe to NOW Mobile.

NOW WiFi Pass

Comcast will also offer a NOW WiFi Pass for $20 per month. This plan provides 30-day access to over 20 million Xfinity WiFi hotspots nationwide.

The NOW WiFi Pass and NOW TV are currently available in all areas where Comcast provides service. NOW Mobile and NOW Internet are being tested in select areas, but will be available elsewhere in the coming weeks.

NOW offerings give customers more flexibility

Comcast's newly launched NOW brand gives customers more flexibility. It's refreshing to see affordable prices like this. Many people are likely paying much more for similar services.

It's also nice that these offerings are made available without requiring customers to commit to a lengthy contract. Some brands promise affordable prices but lock customers into one- or two-year contracts. Customers who break their contract are responsible for paying an early termination fee.

Perhaps these offerings will encourage other brands to change how they price their services so more people can access low-cost services that could reduce their monthly spending.

Seek out affordable alternatives to keep your spending in check

If you're sick of paying sky-high prices for mobile phone service, home internet, or streaming content, now is an excellent time to consider changing service providers or plans. You can use one of the best budgeting apps to review your spending and determine if you can save by making service changes. Any money saved adds up and can improve your personal finances.

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