Xfinity is the TV and internet service provider for consumers, while Comcast is the company that owns Xfinity (and other brands, like NBCUniversal).

X1 Wireless TV Boxes (XiOne,* Xi5 and Xi6) allow you to watch live TV through your in-home Xfinity network, without the need for a coaxial cable connection.

The ultimate entertainment experience

• 100s of channels, DVR, 4K Ultra HD.
• Most free shows & movies On Demand.
• Streaming apps & music in one place.
• Turn any screen into a TV with the Xfinity Stream app.

Comcast owns Xfinity and launched the brand back in 2010. Comcast offers internet, TV, home security and phone services under the Xfinity brand.

Xfinity Popular TV is Xfinity's standard cable package. We recommend Xfinity Popular for folks who want a full TV experience but don't need any specialty channels. If you're looking to compare Popular with another Xfinity cable package, check out our full Xfinity channel lineup.

Can he purchase Xfinity basic tv without paying for internet service? no, currently X1 service requires xfinity internet. If you are visiting there or he has a secondary username created on your account, you would be able to see the instant TV channels as well as any recordings that have completed.

Android devices: Download from the Google Play Store. Apple devices: Download from the Apple App Store. Amazon devices: Download from Amazon.

We asked BroadbandNow users to review Xfinity based on four core attributes: Customer Service, Reliability, Speed, and Value. BroadbandNow readers submitted 6058 for Xfinity. Xfinity earned an average score of 3.45 out of 5.

Xfinity's network mostly delivers cable internet, which gives you good download speeds with slower upload speeds. Xfinity also offers a fiber connections for it's 6,000 Mbps plan that's available in some locations, but the availability is extremely limited.

Basic cable TV packages will include ABC, CBS, FOX, PBS, and other public-access local channels. Some expanded plans come with fancy cable channels - like Disney Channel, ESPN, MTV, or Fox News Channel - but they're still stripped down compared to advertised cable packages.

Comcast Xfinity prices and plans

Can he purchase Xfinity basic tv without paying for internet service? no, currently X1 service requires xfinity internet.