Xfinity (Comcast) in 2026: New Mobile Plans, DOCSIS 4.0 Momentum—and a Blackout Battle

Xfinity’s turbulent spring: new mobile plans, DOCSIS 4.0 momentum, and a blackout battle as Q1 lands

Comcast’s Xfinity brand is juggling growth bets and fresh headaches. On April 23, 2026, Comcast reported record wireless line additions even as traditional video and broadband continued to shrink. At the same time, Xfinity unveiled a new national mobile lineup and pressed ahead with DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades, while millions of TV homes in key markets lost access to Scripps-owned broadcast stations amid a carriage dispute. (cmcsa.com )

By the numbers: Q1 2026 snapshot

• Broadband: Domestic residential broadband net losses improved to 65,000, better than the 183,000 a year ago. (cmcsa.com )
• Mobile: Xfinity Mobile posted a record 435,000 net line additions, lifting total lines to 9.74 million. (cmcsa.com )
• Video: Domestic video subs fell by 322,000 in the quarter. (cmcsa.com )
• Peacock: Paid subscribers rose 12% year over year to 46 million; media results included $2.1 billion of Peacock revenue in Q1 with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $432 million, reflecting major sports events. (cmcsa.com )

Comcast’s Connectivity & Platforms revenue for Residential declined 1.9% year over year to $17.32 billion, with domestic broadband revenue lower on fewer customers and softer average rates. Management highlighted a “new go‑to‑market strategy” and reiterated that fixed‑wireless rivals remain aggressive. (cmcsa.com )

New Xfinity Mobile lineup: Mobile Plus and Mobile Select

Xfinity refreshed its wireless portfolio nationwide with two plans positioned to undercut national carriers and add travel and protection perks:

• Mobile Plus: $45/line, includes lifetime device protection, anytime upgrades, 4K streaming, unlimited talk/text/premium data, Global Travel Pass, and WiFi PowerBoost. (corporate.comcast.com )
• Mobile Select: $30/line, includes unlimited talk/text, 50 GB of premium data, Global Travel Pass, HD streaming, and WiFi PowerBoost. (corporate.comcast.com )

Xfinity’s companion materials emphasize device coverage and the integration of its WiFi PowerBoost feature, which elevates Wi‑Fi speeds for mobile users on Xfinity hotspots at home and in public. (assets.xfinity.com )

Industry trade outlets note the move as a bid to simplify tiers and sharpen price-to-feature value against the “Big Three.” (cablefax.com )

Network roadmap: DOCSIS 4.0 spreads, multi‑gig symmetrical scales up

After pioneering DOCSIS 4.0 deployments, Comcast says multi‑gig symmetrical speeds are now available to “millions” of homes, with upgrades no longer confined to early trial markets. Supplier CommScope adds that Full Duplex DOCSIS 4.0 amplifiers are live across every Comcast market, a building block for broader symmetrical offerings. Recent trade reporting underscores that the footprint expansion has accelerated across the cable giant’s territory. (lightreading.com )

Earlier corporate updates framed the 10G transition—virtualized network core, new silicon, and field gear—as the foundation for higher upstream capacity and reliability gains that will underpin future tiers. (cablelabs.com )

Carriage clash: Scripps blackout hits Xfinity homes in multiple cities

Since March 31, many Xfinity customers have lost access to Scripps-owned local stations (including ABC, NBC, FOX and CBS affiliates in certain markets) after a retransmission consent deal expired without renewal. Reports and fan outcry surfaced during live sports telecasts, with stations going dark mid‑game in some areas. Community and trade posts indicate no automatic bill credits while negotiations continue. (tvanswerman.com )

The disruption spans markets such as Baltimore, Denver and Miami, with programming still available via free over‑the‑air antennas and station apps while the impasse persists. (tdogmedia.com )

Streaming and bundles: StreamStore and StreamSaver keep expanding

Xfinity’s StreamStore—a central marketplace on X1, Xumo Stream Box and the web—continues to package add‑on apps and the company’s discount bundles like StreamSaver and NOW TV Latino, aimed at price‑sensitive streamers. Comcast says the storefront is designed to simplify discovery, activation and management of third‑party subscriptions. (corporate.comcast.com )

Affordability after ACP: Where subsidized broadband stands now

The federal Affordable Connectivity Program’s funding exhausted in April 2024, ending the $30–$75 monthly broadband subsidy for enrolled households absent congressional renewal. Comcast has been messaging alternatives, pointing to its long‑running Internet Essentials ($9.95/month, 50 Mbps) and Internet Essentials Plus ($29.95/month, 100 Mbps) offers as ongoing baseline options. (docs.fcc.gov )

Competitive context: fixed wireless and fiber keep up the pressure

Analyst reads on Q1 emphasize that cable’s subscriber declines are moderating but competition from fixed wireless access and fiber remains intense, with operators marketing aggressively across cable footprints. Comcast echoed that dynamic on and around its earnings release. (fierce-network.com )

What to watch next

• Mobile momentum: Whether Xfinity’s new plans sustain record wireless line growth through mid‑year. (corporate.comcast.com )
• DOCSIS 4.0 scale: How quickly symmetrical multi‑gig becomes broadly available—and how tiers are priced versus fiber. (lightreading.com )
• Carriage timelines: The duration and market impact of the Scripps blackout on churn and video ARPU. (tvanswerman.com )
• Peacock trajectory: Management flagged robust Q1 growth; investor focus now turns to the path to sustained profitability. (cmcsa.com )

As spring 2026 unfolds, Xfinity’s story is a microcosm of U.S. connectivity: mobile rising, fiber and fixed wireless challenging cable’s core, and the video bundle increasingly defined by streaming economics—and carriage showdowns. (cmcsa.com )