This Year’s Smart Stocking Stuffer: Wi-Fi On the Go With Xfinity Mobile

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With the holidays approaching, gift anxiety is creeping in. Fortunately, we have a simple gift suggestion that will be appreciated all year: A new service plan, which includes high-speed mobile Wi-Fi available in millions of places nationwide.

As a bonus, switching could save you and your family hundreds per year compared to other carriers.* To help you choose the right provider just in time to stay connected for festive video chats, here are some tips on what to do—and not do—when it comes to choosing the right mobile internet provider.

Do: Give the Gift of Gig-Speed Wi-Fi on the Go

While mobile data is convenient, it can be slow, and heavy users often run out by the end of the month. With Xfinity Mobile members can save their mobile data by connecting to millions of Wi-Fi locations on the go, with speeds up to a gig.** Most of your phone’s time is already spent on Wi-Fi, and Xfinity’s extensive network offers the connections you need when you’re on the go. Xfinity Mobile users can easily connect to these networks, helping to save data. Plus, Wi-Fi speeds have improved significantly—10 times faster than before, to be exact—so if you've switched away from the service, it might be worth checking out again.

Don’t: Lock Yourself Into a Long Contract

Xfinity Mobile has no term contract required when you sign up. Members can cancel without an early termination fee, so if your home doesn’t actually need the line, no worries—adjusting your account is a phone call away and won’t hit you with a hefty cancellation price tag.

Do: Hang on to Your Phone Number 

The gift of Xfinity Mobile is that it doesn’t come with the need to memorize a new number. Xfinity Mobile accepts numbers from all U.S. carriers, so you can transfer your current number and skip having that “new phone, who is this?” conversation with all your contacts.

Don’t: Get Stuck With an Old Phone

When you switch to Xfinity Mobile, you have plenty of flexibility in device choice. You can upgrade to the latest iPhone or Android, often saving hundreds on select models. You’re also welcome to bring your own phone and receive a free SIM card with two-day shipping, or you can pick one up at a nearby Xfinity Store. And when you’re ready to move on from your old device, trade it in to save on your choice of a new phone or tablet.

Do: Pick the Right Data Option for Your Home

Or let your family choose what works best for them. An Xfinity Mobile plan allows members to mix shared and unlimited data options. For instance, some family members can opt for the Unlimited Data option while others choose a By the Gig account, so everyone can still get the mobile data that they need. To help out, you can use the Xfinity Mobile app to monitor data usage and tailor everyone’s plans accordingly, optimizing what you’re getting.

By now, these suggestions have hopefully helped you figure out what the final “Do” tip is: To join the millions who are already saving hundreds per year with Xfinity Mobile. Visit to sign up and reap holiday perks.

*Xfinity Internet required. Savings and best price comparison based upon two Unlimited lines and lowest price for unlimited 5G plans of top three carriers. Reduced speeds after 30GB of usage/line. Taxes and fees extra. Data thresholds and actual savings may vary.

**Gig speeds available via hotspots to Xfinity Mobile customers only. Actual Wi-Fi speeds vary, not guaranteed. Restrictions apply.