[yumraj]

Effing Xfinity cable modem wants an app for a couple of things including service activation and such, via bluetooth access. I don't think there's a way around that.

Once that is done you can use the browser for a few things, but for WiFi password and all I think app is still needed. Couldn't find a way to do it other way.

Worst thing is that this stupid Xfinity app eats phone battery like crazy. So I had to disable background activity and bluetooth permissions once I was done with the activation and initial setup.

[sliken]

The way around that is to use your own cable modem. It's also way cheaper to buy than pay the monthly rental fee.

[bell-cot]

"Oh, you want fixed IP #'s? Sorry, we only support that via our $240-per-year-forever rented cablemodems."

- my most recent Comcast/Xfinity experience

[kevin_thibedeau]

Plus you don't have bandwidth lost to the Xfinity wifi.