| Green Light Wireless Home Internet with GLW Router, Modem, and Equipment | Comcast Xfinity
(Info sourced from Comcast Xfinity website, January 2022) |
Verizon Fios
(Info sourced from Verizon Fios website, January 2022) |
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| Contract | No contract, no penalties, and no fine print. | Some plans have no term contracts. Other Internet plans or special deals have discounted rates for the first 12 – 24 months with 1-year or 2-year contracts. Customers will need to read the fine print when making their selection. | No contracts. You can change your plan every 30 days with no penalties. |
| Monthly Pricing | Plans start at $49.89/month. Premium Internet for $79.89/month with no data limits and no restrictions. | Performance Internet plan $83.95/month. Speed good for up to 5 devices at the same time. | Better Streaming plan $64.99/month with required Auto Pay plus taxes & equipment charges. Subject to credit approval and may require a deposit. |
| Additional Fees and Tax | $0 — The monthly price is all-inclusive, with no additional fees! | During check out, taxes and additional fees are applied based on your choices. | During check out, taxes and additional fees are applied based on your choices. |
| Monthly Equipment Fee | $0 | xFi Gateway modem and router $14/month. You can also use your own router. If you provide your equipment, Xfinity’s recommended compatible routers and modems cost around $299.99 |
Whole-Home Wi-Fi $20/month or Fios Router $15/month. You can also use your own router. Fios only recommends using the Fios Router, which can be purchased for $299.99. Fios states on their website, “If you supply your own router, you may not receive the full benefits of your services.” |
| Installation/Equipment Fee | $250 for a one-time setup and equipment fee, including everything you need to connect to Green Light Wireless Internet. No cost for equipment upgrades and professional tech support. Easy Wi-Fi management. |
A $79.99 Setup and installation fee may apply. | A $99 standard setup charge may apply. |
| Moving Fee | We charge half of the current Equipment and Installation fee to set up service in your new home. | A setup and installation fee may apply. | Call to disconnect service before transferring it to the new home. $99 standard setup charge may apply. |
| Installation Services | Our professional installation includes all necessary power adapters, ethernet patch cords, and more. It might take up to 4 hours, depending on the complexity of the installation. If you select installation at 2 PM, the technician will arrive on the dot at 2 PM. | Self-installation may be possible, or you can choose a 2-hour window for tech installation. Charges may apply for a technician to install. | Self-installation may be possible, or you can choose a 2-hour arrival window for tech installation. Charges may apply for a technician to install. |
| Deinstallation | No cost is associated with the deinstallation. Schedule a time for the Green Light Wireless tech to deinstall. | Use an online customer portal to cancel services. Drop off leased equipment at retail stores or pack up to ship at a UPS store. | No early termination fees. |
| Customer Service | Local staff answer the phones and handle support tickets from our Shadyside office. | 24/7 online self-service support or by calling a toll-free number. | 24/7 online self-service support or by calling a toll-free number. |
Contract
| Green Light Wireless | No contract, no penalties, and no fine print. |
| Comcast Xfinity* | Some plans have no term contracts. Other Internet plans or special deals have discounted rates for the first 12 – 24 months with 1-year or 2-year contracts. Customers will need to read the fine print when making their selection. |
| Verizon Fios** | No contracts. You can change your plan every 30 days with no penalties. |
Monthly Pricing
| Green Light Wireless | Plans start at 49.89/month. Premium Internet for $79.89/month with no data limits and no restrictions. |
| Comcast Xfinity* | Performance Internet plan $83.95/month. Speed good for up to 5 devices at the same time. |
| Verizon Fios** | Better Streaming plan $64.99/month with required Auto Pay plus taxes & equipment charges. Subject to credit approval and may require a deposit. |
Additional Fees and Tax
| Green Light Wireless | $0 — The monthly plan price is all-inclusive, with no additional fees! |
| Comcast Xfinity* | During check out, taxes and additional fees are applied based on your choices. |
| Verizon Fios** | During check out, taxes and additional fees are applied based on your choices. |
Monthly Equipment Fee
| Green Light Wireless | $0 |
| Comcast Xfinity* | $14/month. If you provide your equipment, Xfinity’s recommended compatible routers and modems cost around $299.99 |
| Verizon Fios** | Whole-Home Wi-Fi $20/month or Fios Router $15/month. Fios only recommends using the Fios Router, which can be purchased for $299.99. Fios states on their website, “If you supply your own router, you may not receive the full benefits of your services.” |
Installation/Equipment Fee
| Green Light Wireless | $250 for a one-time setup and equipment fee, which includes everything you need to connect to Green Light Wireless Internet. No cost for equipment upgrades and professional tech support. Easy Wi-Fi management. |
| Comcast Xfinity* | A $79.99 Setup and installation fee may apply. |
| Verizon Fios** | A $99 standard setup charge may apply. |
Moving Fee
| Green Light Wireless | We charge half of the current Equipment and Installation fee to set up service in your new home. |
| Comcast Xfinity* | A setup and installation fee may apply. |
| Verizon Fios** | Call to disconnect service before transferring it to the new home. $99 standard setup charge may apply. |
Installation Services
| Green Light Wireless | Our professional installation includes all necessary power adapters, ethernet patch cords, and more. It might take up to 4 hours, depending on the complexity of the installation. If you select installation at 2 PM, the technician will arrive on the dot at 2 PM. |
| Comcast Xfinity* | Self-installation may be possible, or you can choose a 2-hour window for tech installation. Charges may apply for a technician to install. |
| Verizon Fios** | Self-installation may be possible, or you can choose a 2-hour arrival window for tech installation. Charges may apply for a technician to install. |
Deinstallation
| Green Light Wireless | No cost is associated with the deinstallation. Schedule a time for the Green Light Wireless tech to deinstall. |
| Comcast Xfinity* | Use an online customer portal to cancel services. Drop off leased equipment at retail stores or pack up to ship at a UPS store. |
| Verizon Fios** | No early termination fees. |
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*Info sourced from Comcast Xfinity website, January 2022
**Info sourced from Verizon Fios website, January 2022