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Community Phone vs. Xfinity

Xfinity’s dial tone depends on the internet, so if it goes down, calls don’t go through. Community Phone does not need internet and blocks spam calls automatically.
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Feature comparison

Xfinity offers phone service that depends on the internet. It does not come with many features. Community Phone has more features and does not depend on the internet.

Xfinity

Works without internet

Yes
No

Trustpilot rating

4.7 / 5
1.2 / 5

Cost

From $45/month
Up to $100/month

Blocks spam calls

Yes
No

Hear from members of our community

Tammy’s Story

“If you don’t know my mother, don’t call her. That’s where we’re at.”

Tammy’s mother is ninety-three and lives with dementia. After scammers used her mother’s phone to get access to credit cards and a Social Security check, Community Phone’s Allowlist finally gave Tammy peace of mind from thousands of miles away.

Why people switch

Thousands of people have moved to Community Phone

  • True reliability, not internet-dependent

    Community Phone provides phone service that works even when your internet is down or power is out, thanks to the backup battery in our hardware. Learn more

    Xfinity: Xfinity relies entirely on your internet connection. If your internet goes down, so does your phone service.

  • Friendly customer support

    Community Phone believes in its customer support experience so much that it displays the real, live customer wait times on its website.

    Xfinity: Xfinity has phone trees and thousands of support agents.

  • Plug-and-play setup

    Community Phone’s phone takes no more than 5 minutes to set up, no IT department required.

    Xfinity: Xfinity often requires a technician visit to install service.

  • No long-term contracts or unexpected fees

    Community Phone operates on flexible month-to-month terms with transparent pricing.

    Xfinity: Xfinity typically requires annual contracts and may have additional fees for features and services.

  • Features that keep you safe

    Community Phone offers spam call blocking. Choose whether you only want to block robo-callers or set a list of people allowed to call you, blocking everyone else.

    Xfinity: Xfinity only offers a dial tone.

Stories from our community

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“Community Phone representatives are very helpful and responsive. Setting up the phone is very easy. So glad that we found Community Phone.”

James
Holly, CO
Trustpilot

“The app has been a lifesaver. When my sister gets anxious, her dementia made her call people repeatedly without realizing it. Now I can check her calls, make sure she’s safe, and feel confident she’s doing okay.”

Cathy, Caroline’s Sister
Castle Rock, CO
Trustpilot

“Community Phone made life so much easier for my mom. The phone is simple to use, setup was effortless, and the constant spam calls disappeared. It’s a relief and works perfectly.”

Rhonda, Sally’s Daughter
Lincoln, IL
Trustpilot

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