Comcast To Roll Out Xfinity Prepaid Services

Comcast Corporation CMCSA revealed that it intends to launch out Xfinity Prepaid Services, a pay-as-you-go offering. According to the company, it enables people sign-up for TV or Internet service and "refill" their subscription any time they would like, for either seven or 30 days.

Comcast said the TV and Internet services would be available later this year commencing in Illinois, Michigan, Georgia, Florida and Indiana and offered everywhere within its footprint by the end of the next year.

Aside from that, the company also struck a deal with Boost Mobile to provide Xfinity Prepaid at select Boost Mobile locations later in the year. The cable service provider hopes to cover all 4,400 Boost Mobile locations by the end of next year.

Its EVP, Consumer Services, Comcast Cable, Marcien Jenckes, said, "We want to create an easy, pay-as-you-go option for people who want more flexibility and predictability when buying our services. And our partnership with Boost Mobile will give Xfinity Prepaid customers even more places where they can conveniently sign-up and pay-as-they-go."

Comcast clarified that those consumers, who are interest in Xfinity Prepaid Services, should pay a one-time set up fee including the necessary equipment such as Digital Television Adapter, or remote control, a Wi-Fi modem and complimentary 30 days services.