\tUS cable operator Comcast stepped up its mobile play by adding a range of Samsung smartphones to a list of bring-your-own-device (BYOD) options on its Xfinity Mobile service.<\/p>\n
While the operator billed the move as part of a broader addition of Android devices to its ranks, the offer currently only covers Samsung\u2019s Galaxy S9, S8, Note 9 and Note 8 ranges. Comcast said it \u201cexpects to be able to activate additional\u201d devices using the Google platform later in the year.<\/p>\n
AndroidCentral noted the play is significant because Xfinity Mobile previously only accepted Apple\u2019s iPhone 6 and above as part of the BYOD scheme.<\/p>\n
Billy Stephens, SVP of wireless devices at Xfinity Mobile, stated the expansion opens more possibilities for consumers at a time when they are \u201cholding onto their phones longer\u201d.<\/p>\n
As an incentive for Samsung owners to switch, the company is offering a $100 prepaid card to those signing up between 16 July and 4 August. It noted consumers with devices not qualifying for the offer may be able to trade their units for a gift card to lower the cost of purchasing a new handset.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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