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Winilyme · 10-11-2025, 10:54 PM

It sounds like you may have a combo Xfinity router/modem. I would return that after purchasing your own (1) modem and (2) router. Just be sure the modem is on Xfinity's (or alternate providers) list of supported devices (you should be able to find that list on their website). You'll lose the monthly fee you're now paying for Xfinity's combo unit and rather quickly pay back the cost of your own equipment.

From a router perspective, you'll need to choose from a standalone router that may be sufficient if your home is small and the router is centrally located (this may be the case if a single Xfinity router is currently satisfying your signal quality needs). If your home is larger and/or multi-floored, I suggest going directly to a mesh WIFI system that will ensure you have great coverage throughout your home and outside spaces via a main router (connected to your modem) and one or more wireless router nodes strategically positioned around your home. It makes a huge difference in providing seamless, speedy and reliable coverage. The catch is you'll pay more for this system; how much so depends on the equipment brand, specs and number of nodes. Consumer Reports has a good write-up on mesh systems. Start there and spend some time reading from the countless equipment reviews online.

In summary, all you should need to stream YouTube TV should be the Internet (via the modem) and a way to distribute that signal to devices around your home (via the router). There should be no need for any provider equipment - only your own modem, router and smart TV/devices. To get the Internet, all you'll need from Xfinity is their signal (or another preferred providers signal if available and as you choose). Negotiate their Internet cost while being sure not to pay for more data speeds than you need. Of course, a YouTube subscription will carry a monthly cost as well.

Note that I don't claim to be an expert on this stuff but I have benefitted from a mesh system for six or so years and as I'm now upgrading to a more advanced one, I've done a bit of research lately. I can't speak to the phone service as I have Verizon.

Hope this helps and good luck.

10-11-2025, 10:54 PM	#38
Winilyme Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Ice in = CT / Ice out = Winnipesaukee Posts: 544 Thanks: 159 Thanked 309 Times in 167 Posts	It sounds like you may have a combo Xfinity router/modem. I would return that after purchasing your own (1) modem and (2) router. Just be sure the modem is on Xfinity's (or alternate providers) list of supported devices (you should be able to find that list on their website). You'll lose the monthly fee you're now paying for Xfinity's combo unit and rather quickly pay back the cost of your own equipment. From a router perspective, you'll need to choose from a standalone router that may be sufficient if your home is small and the router is centrally located (this may be the case if a single Xfinity router is currently satisfying your signal quality needs). If your home is larger and/or multi-floored, I suggest going directly to a mesh WIFI system that will ensure you have great coverage throughout your home and outside spaces via a main router (connected to your modem) and one or more wireless router nodes strategically positioned around your home. It makes a huge difference in providing seamless, speedy and reliable coverage. The catch is you'll pay more for this system; how much so depends on the equipment brand, specs and number of nodes. Consumer Reports has a good write-up on mesh systems. Start there and spend some time reading from the countless equipment reviews online. In summary, all you should need to stream YouTube TV should be the Internet (via the modem) and a way to distribute that signal to devices around your home (via the router). There should be no need for any provider equipment - only your own modem, router and smart TV/devices. To get the Internet, all you'll need from Xfinity is their signal (or another preferred providers signal if available and as you choose). Negotiate their Internet cost while being sure not to pay for more data speeds than you need. Of course, a YouTube subscription will carry a monthly cost as well. Note that I don't claim to be an expert on this stuff but I have benefitted from a mesh system for six or so years and as I'm now upgrading to a more advanced one, I've done a bit of research lately. I can't speak to the phone service as I have Verizon. Hope this helps and good luck.