How to Get Wireless on Comcast

by Sampson Quain, Demand Media

Comcast is a communications company that offers entertainment services through its cable outlet as well as through its high-speed Internet and phone products. Comcast's wireless services include Xfinity Internet and Xfinity Internet 2go for mobile Internet access for 3G and 4G networks. Signing up for Comcast wireless is simple if you follow a specific set of guidelines.

Step 1

Visit Comcast.com. At the top of the page, click on "Products," which will initiate a pull-down menu. Click on "XFINITY Internet."

Step 2

Click on "View New Customer Offers" on the right side of the page. Review the wireless options. Comcast offers different packages that include a TV, phone and Internet combination. Click the "Start Shopping" box next to the option you select.

Step 3

Enter your street address and ZIP code. Click "Continue."

Step 4

Select the wireless option you want and click "Add To My Cart." Click "I want to lease a modem," or "I own a modem." Click "Next."

Step 5

Enter your billing information and billing address if it is different than the service address. Enter your date of birth and social security number. This information is required to obtain wireless service with Comcast. If you do not want to provide this information, you will have to visit a Comcast service center to sign up for wireless service. Click "Next."

Step 6

Click the installation method you would like to use. Click "I would like a self-install kit," or "Professional installation is provided by Comcast." Each method has a different fee. Click "Next."

Step 7

Review your order and click "Start Live Chat," which is the final step to complete your order. A live chat representative will confirm your order and answer any questions. At the conclusion of the live chat session, click "Submit" to complete the process.

Tips & Warnings

  • You can initiate a live chat session at any time during your online ordering process.
  • Comcast is not available in every state. When you enter your address and ZIP code at the beginning of the ordering process, you may receive an error message if Comcast does not service your location.

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References

  • Comcast: Corporate Overview
  • Comcast: Xfinity Internet From Comcast

Resources

  • Comcast: Comcast Official Site -- Deals On High-Speed Internet, Cable and Phone Service

About the Author

Sampson Quain is a screenwriter and filmmaker who began writing in 1996. He has sold feature and television scripts to a variety of studios and networks including Columbia, HBO, NBC, Paramount and Lionsgate. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in screenwriting from the University of Southern California.

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