Tips on tech to save (and study) this school year

Believe it or not, the school year is here across the Midwest. Each year, the new school year brings its own set of challenges. Adapting to new routines, new teachers, new classes, new supplies, and even new clothes. 

Now is the perfect time to re-think everything, including family budgets. And one of the most significant ways to save is reviewing your family’s internet and mobile plans.

Comcast/Xfinity has been studying up on five tech tips to help your family and kids get prepared for the new school year— whether you’re considering adding a new phone for your kiddo or starting a new family plan altogether. Because who doesn’t want to save money?

1. Five-Year Price Guarantee. 🔒

For the first time, Comcast has introduced a five-year price guarantee when customers sign up for a new Xfinity Internet package. The price guarantee is part of Xfinity’s mission to deliver transparent pricing that is clear and consistent, and increase the value customers receive from its fast, reliable, and secure Internet products.

The offer includes Xfinity’s best-in-class WiFi gateway and unlimited data – for one simple monthly price starting as low as $55 per month. The rate is locked in for five years with no annual contract required, giving customers the freedom and flexibility to cancel at any time without penalty. 

2. Track Screen Time and More Right From the App. ⚙️

Once you’re on the new five-year guarantee, Comcast has made it easier than ever to control and manage screen usage from home right from the Xfinity app. Help your kids learn by setting time limits, create schedules, connect to hotspots at the soccer field, and even pause devices during homework and sleep hours — because we all know how important rest is!

Plus, Xfinity offers advanced security features—notifying you every time a new device joins your home WiFi network while keeping everyone securely protected from cyber threats around-the-clock.

3. See Even More Savings with Xfinity Mobile.📱

For staying connected after school, Comcast’s Xfinity Mobile is offering one free unlimited mobile line for a year – perfect for adding a child to your plan.

Curious about how much you can save? Try Xfinity Mobile’s new savings calculator and receive a personalized view of your potential savings over the course of a year. Just input your current family cell phone plan to compare and learn more. 

4. Consider University Offers for Your College Student. 💰  

It’s not just grade school students who have started up again — college students have moved back in, too.

Did you know, college students can get up to 2 gigs of internet equipment included through new university offers from Comcast’s Xfinity service? Depending on the apartment or dorm location, all plans come with 1 year price guarantee. Some plans include added benefits of up to $200 worth of gift cards from Amazon or Uber Eats, and up to 2 years of Peacock Premium streaming. For details, visit xfinity.com/student.

5. Learn More at Your Local Xfinity Store. 🧠

After the first few weeks of school ends, you can always take the kids to visit the Xfinity store in your area! With 16 convenient locations now available across the Twin Cities metro, including Richfield (and coming soon, Chanhassen!), families can stop in to talk with a knowledgeable team of experts to help you with any of the deals outlined and experience Xfinity’s full suite of products, including internet, video, mobile, voice and home security. You can even conveniently book appointments online ahead of time.