Hey there! Are you looking to cut back on the crazy costs of cable television by canceling your Xfinity TV subscription? As more and more people make the leap to streaming entertainment, Xfinity has made it difficult to actually stop service – they really don‘t want to let you go.
But have no fear! By following this easy, 3-step process below that I‘ve perfected over years in the industry, you‘ll be able to cancel Xfinity TV quickly and cleanly. You can even avoid early termination fees if under contract.
Let me walk you through exactly how to cut the Xfinity cord for good. I‘ll be right here to help explain each step clearly along the way using plain language and helpful visuals.
Why Cancel Cable TV and Xfinity?
Before diving right into how to cancel Xfinity TV, let‘s briefly discuss why you might want to in the first place. Cable subscriptions are infamously tricky to quit, but thankfully cutting the cord is easier than ever in the age of streaming entertainment.
Over the last five years the average cable TV bill has ballooned by a whopping 40% to $217 per month according to research firm CompareCards. Yet at the same time, popular on-demand streaming services like Netflix and Hulu cost under $20 per month.
Many fed up cable subscribers are cutting the cord to save costs. Others want the flexibility that streaming provides over the rigid cable model. And some folks – especially Millenials – simply prefer binge-watching Stranger Things over channel surfing!
Regardless of your reasons for moving on from cable, just know that canceling Xfinity TV is totally doable if you follow the proper steps. Now let‘s get into it!
Should You Downgrade Xfinity Before Fully Canceling?
Well that depends! I suggest considering these two options if you‘re on the fence about completely axing Xfinity:
1. Downgrade Your Xfinity Package
Rather than cutting TV service entirely, you could always downgrade to a cheaper Xfinity TV package, including:
- X1 Choice – $20/month
- X1 Flex – $5/month
2. Cancel TV But Keep Xfinity Internet
You can also mix-and-match Xfinity services. For example keep using Xfinity for Internet but cut out the TV portion to save money. Combining Xfinity Internet with inexpensive streaming can cost less per month than a full Xfinity package.
Below I‘ve created a handy table comparing potential savings from downgrading vs fully canceling Xfinity TV:
| Option | Monthly Cost | Expected Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Downgrade to X1 Flex | $30 | $50 |
| Cancel TV, Keep 100 Mbps Internet | $50 | $100 |
| Cancel TV & Internet Entirely | $0 | $150 |
As you can see, while downgrading provides some savings – fully cutting the cord often optimizes how much money goes back into your wallet!
Now let‘s get into the step-by-step guide…
Step 1: Access Your Xfinity Account (5 minutes)
First, head over to Xfinity‘s homepage and scroll all the way down to the bottom until you see the My Xfinity link:
Go ahead and click the My Xfinity link which will log you into your account dashboard. From here, click on the Support tab at the very top:
This will open up the Xfinity Support page. Think of this as mission control – it‘s your gateway to modifying services and yes, ultimately canceling your subscription if desired.
Step 2: Navigate to Cancellation Form (3 minutes)
Alright, now we are in the Support dashboard, let‘s head over to the cancellation forms.
On the left side click on Equipment & Services under the Account Management drop-down menu:
Next under Equipment & Services, click the article "How to Change, Move or Cancel Your Xfinity Services":
Scroll until you arrive at "Looking to Cancel Your Xfinity Account?" section. See it? Perfect.
Under the various cancellation options, let‘s choose Cancel online to fill out Xfinity‘s disconnection form. I prefer this method because Xfinity support chat waits can be extremely long, while mailed written requests take too many days to process.
Online cancellation forms process the quickest in my experience.
Step 3. Submit Cancellation Form (5 minutes)
At last, here is the Xfinity TV disconnection form. Simply provide your account specifics:
- Account number
- Account holder name
- Service address
- Last 4 SSN digits
- Disconnect date
- Reason for cancellation
Double check that all fields are entered properly and read through the Terms and Conditions before submitting. Once the form is complete, click Submit Cancellation Request.
After receiving your online cancellation order, Xfinity will finalize terminating services within roughly 48 business hours.
And…done! With just those three simple steps, you‘ve now successfully cancelled your Xfinity cable TV service! Congratulations on freeing yourself from the shackles of cable contracts! 🙌
Canceling Xfinity Under Contract
Now what if you still have many months left on a pesky Xfinity TV contract? Not to worry – you can still cancel whenever needed. However be prepared to pay some modest early termination fees in that scenario.
When you cancel Xfinity services mid-contract, termination penalties typically amount to around $10 for every remaining month in the agreement.
While not ideal, absorbing these fees is often still far less expensive than continuing to pay for unused Xfinity packages until the contract period finally expires!
Let‘s take a look at an example:
- Remaining Xfinity Contract = $100 per month x 5 months
- Early Termination Fee = $10 per remaining month x 5 months
| Option | Total Cost |
|---|---|
| Continue Service for 5 Months | $100 * 5 = $500 |
| Pay Early Termination Fee | $10 * 5 = $50 |
As you can see, it‘s a total no-brainer – cancel the contract and enjoy all that extra savings!
I hope this guide has been helpful explaining how to fully cancel your Xfinity TV subscription quickly and easily. No more getting trapped into paying for channels or content you don‘t want. Take back control of your TV viewing experience on your own terms!
Let me know if any other questions come up during your cancellation process – I‘m always happy to help!
