Did you know that you can get a free line of mobile service for a year?
It’s true: there are two national internet providers (Xfinity and Spectrum) that offer a free line of cell phone service when you add it to your existing internet plan. The mobile carrier arms of these companies—Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum Mobile—will give you a free year of unlimited data service when you bundle it in.
In this article, we'll walk you through these free phone line offers, how much you can realistically save, and the fine print to watch out for before you sign up.
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Which Providers Offer Free Phone Lines?
At present, both Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum Mobile offer a year of free cell phone service when you add it to your internet plan. After 12 months, the price of mobile service increases to $40/month, for both providers.
Both Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum Mobile operate on Verizon's network, which means you can count on reliable nationwide 4G and 5G coverage. By comparison, that same network access will cost you a lot more on Verizon itself.
Xfinity: Free Unlimited Line with Internet
Xfinity Mobile is the wireless arm of Comcast, and it's only available to Xfinity Internet customers. If that describes you, you'll be happy to hear that you’re currently eligible for a free line of Unlimited service for the first 12 months.
Xfinity's Mobile Select plan normally costs $40/month. Bundled with any Xfinity Internet plan, it becomes completely free for the first year. There's also a premium plan option—Mobile Plus—which drops from $45/month to just $15/month with the same bundle.
Here's what each plan includes:
Spectrum: Free Unlimited Line with Internet
Spectrum Mobile is the wireless subsidiary of Charter Communications, available exclusively to Spectrum Internet customers. Like Xfinity, Spectrum is currently offering a free line of its basic Unlimited plan for the first 12 months when bundled with home internet.
Here's what Spectrum Mobile's plans look before and after 12 months:
What Happens After the First Year?
The most important caveat to these free offers is that the promotion expires after 12 months. After that, your wireless rate will increase to $40/month, for both carriers.
That said, it’s still a great deal—check out the comparison chart below to see the savings totals over the course of one year.
Mobile Savings Compared to Major Carriers
The savings you get from these promotions is especially pronounced when you compare how much you’re likely to pay for a comparable mobile plan from Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.
Major carrier plans can cost you anywhere from $70–$90/month, so even if you pay the non-promotional prices for the aforementioned Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum Mobile plans, you’ll already be saving. Layer in the first year of free service from both of these carriers, and the saved money really starts stacking up.
Final Thoughts
Bundling your phone plan with your internet is an easy way to save—especially when your first year of mobile service is free. Even after the year-one promo pricing ends, Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum Mobile remain cheaper than the major carriers. Just keep an eye on when that free period expires so your bill doesn’t catch you off guard.
- Both Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum Mobile offer a free year of unlimited cell phone service when bundled with their home internet plans, saving you up to $480 over those first 12 months.
- After the promotional year ends, the price jumps to $40 per month — so it's worth marking your calendar to avoid any bill surprises.
- Even at full price, both services remain significantly cheaper than plans from Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, making them worth considering for existing Xfinity or Spectrum internet customers.
| Market Based Trade-In | Carrier Trade-in Promo | |
|---|---|---|
| PAYOUT TYPE | Cash, PayPal or Store Credit | Monthly bill credits or account credit |
| CONDITIONS | Based on phone’s fair market value | Must buy a new phone or switch plans |
| TYPICAL VALUE | Lower (e.g. $100-300 for older models) | Higher (e.g. up to $1000, with strings) |
| FLEXIBILITY | No obligation to switch or upgrade | Must commit to contract or installment |
| TRANSPARENCY | Straightforward cash deal | Promotional value applied over 24-36 mos. |
Both Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum Mobile offer a free year of unlimited mobile service when you add a qualifying phone line to your existing home internet plan. The promotion is available exclusively to their internet customers.
After 12 months, the promotional pricing expires and the free line converts to a paid plan. In most cases, you'll pay around $40 per month for continued service, so it's worth keeping track of when the promotion ends.
For many customers, yes. Both services use Verizon's nationwide network and typically cost less than comparable plans from the major carriers, even after the free first year ends.```
