Comcast Xfinity bundles average $217/month — that's $2,604 a year, plus $99 installation, plus 1-year contracts with $230 early termination fees. SMART OTT delivers every channel Xfinity carries, plus 1.7M+ more, plus full 4K UHD, for $60–$80/year. The migration takes 7 days and you'll save $2,400+ in year one.
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No credit card. Cancel Comcast Xfinity only after you've confirmed everything works.
Real savings — annual math
| Item | Comcast Xfinity | SMART OTT |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cost | $2,604+ | $60–$80 |
| Equipment rental (X1/Stream) | $15/mo per box ($180/yr) | $0 |
| Sports premium pack | $15/mo ($180/yr) | Included |
| International pack | $25/mo ($300/yr) | Included |
| 4K content | Limited (PPV only) | Full library |
| Number of TVs | Each box $15/mo extra | Unlimited |
| Year 1 total | ~$3,264 | $60–$80 |
| Savings | — | ~$3,184/yr (97%) |
How to cancel Comcast Xfinity (the right way)
Most people lose money cancelling because they rush. Here's the safe sequence:
- Call Comcast at 1-800-XFINITY only after your SMART OTT trial confirms everything works. Don't cancel first.
- Say 'cancel TV service, keep internet only'. They'll route you to 'Customer Loyalty' (retention dept).
- Refuse all 'one-time loyalty discounts'. They'll offer 20-30% off for 6 months — these always expire and bills snap back.
- Get a cancellation confirmation number. Write it down.
- Return X1 boxes, remotes, and adapters to any Xfinity store or via UPS prepaid label within 14 days. Keep the return receipt — Xfinity bills phantom $50-200 'unreturned equipment' fees aggressively.
- Watch your final bill closely. Comcast often bills one extra month after cancellation; dispute that immediately via chat or 1-800-XFINITY.
- Switch to Xfinity Internet-only plan (typically $50-65/month, vs the bundled rate). Or switch ISPs to fiber (Verizon Fios, AT&T Fiber, Frontier Fiber) which are usually cheaper AND faster.
What you keep when you switch
- ✓ Every US network affiliate (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CW, PBS) in your local DMA
- ✓ ESPN, FS1, TNT, TBS, USA, FX, AMC, History, Discovery — all there
- ✓ All four major sports leagues (NFL/NBA/NHL/MLB) — full season access
- ✓ Premium movies (HBO content, Showtime content licensed channels)
- ✓ Spanish-language channels (Univision, Telemundo)
- ✓ Full 4K UHD library on Infinity 4K plan (more than Xfinity carries)
What you give up (and how to replace it)
- ✗ Xfinity X1 voice remote (you'll use TV remote or Firestick remote — most prefer this)
- ✗ Xfinity Stream app on iPhone (replaced by IPTV Smarters Pro — same UX)
- ✗ Xumo Stream Box (replaced by Firestick — $50 one-time)
- ✗ Comcast bundled mobile discount (consider switching to Mint Mobile, Visible, or Cricket — $25-30/mo total savings)
Your migration timeline
The full transition takes about 7 days from start to finish:
- Day 1: Activate your SMART OTT 24h free trial (no credit card). Set it up on your TV alongside Comcast Xfinity.
- Day 2: Verify your specific channels work. Test sports, locals, kids' programming.
- Day 3: Pay for the SMART OTT annual plan (Elite $60 or Infinity 4K $80).
- Day 4-6: Keep both running. Show the household how SMART OTT works.
- Day 7: Call Comcast Xfinity to cancel. Return any equipment within 14 days, get a receipt.