Xfinity Mobile now includes device protection and anytime phone upgrades

Cell phone plans can get extremely complicated, which is why Comcast’s pitch for Xfinity Mobile’s simplicity is rather appealing, especially in a time when everything is more expensive than ever. Today, the company is announcing two simple plans priced at $30 and $45 per month that have some serious value for money.

The $30 Mobile Select plan covers the main bases, including 50GB of full-speed “premium” data; Global Travel Pass to cover you when traveling to 215 different countries; and Xfinity PowerBoost Wi-Fi. The latter feature takes advantage of Xfinity’s extensive network of Wi-Fi hotspots across the country. Your phone will automatically connect to these when you’re on the move, and you’ll enjoy priority speeds of up to 1 gigabit on these networks as well as at home.

The $45 Mobile Plus plan adds some pretty significant benefits. For starters, you’ll get unlimited premium data and 4K video streaming (the Select plan limits you to 720p). But more importantly, the Plus plan promises device upgrades at any time. At this point, most carriers offer ways to upgrade before the device’s usual three-year payment plan ends, but as someone who did so late last year, I can confirm that the ever-changing promotions around phone upgrades make it difficult to know exactly what you’ll be eligible for.

Comcast, however, claims that Mobile Plus subscribers can literally upgrade their phone at any time. I asked how it would work if I was crazy enough to upgrade to a Galaxy S26 six months after buying an iPhone 17 Pro, and they told me it wouldn’t be a problem no matter how badly I beat my iPhone. I’m trying to figure out if there’s a catch, but the company reps were very adamant that “anytime upgrades” were as easy as they claimed.

Likewise, the Plus plan also includes lifetime device protection, another thing that most carriers charge for separately. This extends to any connected device on your plan like smartwatches or iPads in addition to your phone. If you need a replacement, just bring it in.

Xfinity Mobile is still limited to people who subscribe to an Xfinity Internet plan. But given that Xfinity promises five-year price guarantees and even lets customers try a year of the Mobile Select plan for free (or the Plus plan for $15/month), there’s very little risk here.