xfinityprepaid.com Activate My Service : How Do I Activate My Xfinity Prepaid Internet
You have to wait 48 hours after purchasing Xfinity Prepaid Internet before attempting to activate your service at my.xfinityprepaid.com, if you purchased your Xfinity Prepaid Starter Kit or Modem Kit in a retail store.
To activate your Xfinity Prepaid Internet service, you have a few options:
1. Online Activation on xfinityprepaid.com:
- Visit Xfinity Prepaid Refill Payment on xfinityprepaid.com
- Sign in with your Xfinity ID
- You can make a refill payment using a credit or debit card, or buy a 30-day refill without logging in
2. Using the Xfinity Prepaid App:
- Download the Xfinity Prepaid app on your mobile phone.
- Sign in to the app with your phone number and security PIN.
- You’ll see your account status on the Summary dashboard, and you can make a payment to refill with a credit/debit card or a refill PIN.
3. Self-Install Kit Activation:
- If you’re setting up your Xfinity Prepaid Internet service using the self-install kit, follow the instructions provided in this YouTube video to install and activate your Xfinity Prepaid
You’ll need to bring your own WiFi-enabled gadget like a laptop, smartphone, or tablet to participate. A Wireless Gateway (a combination modem and router), a coaxial cable, an Ethernet cable, and an electrical cord are all part of the Internet Prepaid Starter Kit.
To establish a direct connection, rather than using WiFi, use the Ethernet cable to get a wired connection.
How do I activate my account?
If you purchased your Xfinity Prepaid Starter Kit or Modem Kit in a retail store, please wait 48 hours after purchasing before attempting to activate your service at my.xfinityprepaid.com.
If you purchased your Prepaid Starter Kit or Modem Kit online or by phone, when it arrives, please visit my.xfinityprepaid.com to activate.
Note: The service included with your Prepaid Starter or Modem Kit expires 30 days from the time it is activated.
Xfinity Prepaid Internet service can only be accessed through the Wireless Gateway included in your Starter Kit.
Xfinity Prepaid Internet service offers up to 50 Mbps of download speed and up to 10 Mbps of upload speed. Actual speeds may vary and are not guaranteed.
You can sign up for auto-refill online at my.xfinityprepaid.com with a credit card.
- Fast and reliable
- Easy self-installation
- Refill on your own terms
How do I connect and power up?
First, connect the coax cable from your cable wall outlet to the Cable In/RF In connection on the back of your Wireless Gateway (modem and router in one). Make sure the connections are secure, but to avoid damaging the connectors, do not over-tighten.
Then, connect the power cord into the back of your Wireless Gateway and plug the other end into the electrical outlet. Wait until the Online light is solid for at least 1 minute on the Wireless Gateway. Use the Network Name and Password printed on the bottom (or side) of your Wireless Gateway to connect to your wireless network. Finally, activate your account at my.xfinityprepaid.com to enjoy your Xfinity Prepaid Internet service.