Comcast Outage Map Harrisburg Pa (2024)

FAQs

How do I find out if Comcast is down in my area? ›

You can check for outages using the Xfinity app on your mobile phone. Simply open the Xfinity app and outage information appears.

Yes, Xfinity is the brand name of Comcast Cable Communications, a division of the larger telecommunication company, Comcast.

You live outside of our service area. Your address is more than 300 feet from our physical network. We haven't extended our service line to your address. Your property owner, homeowners association or condominium association has an agreement with another service provider or won't give us access to provide our services.

The "network damage" indication in the outage status tool generally indicates physical damage to some of the network infrastructure that is outside our control. It could be someone dug into the line unexpectedly, damaged an exterior box that helps provide service to the area, or severe weather caused it to fail.

Check the device WiFi settings to ensure WiFi is on. Confirm the equipment cables are plugged in and the coaxial cable has been tightened as much as possible using your fingers to both the wall outlet and your modem or gateway. Make sure you are within a reachable WiFi coverage area from the modem or router.

Does Xfinity have a 55+ internet plan for seniors? No. Xfinity lacks senior discounts on its internet or cable plans. However, seniors can often save by bundling multiple services through Xfinity.

American Cable Systems is renamed Comcast and incorporated in Pennsylvania.

Comcast remained as the parent company while it rebranded its original telecom services to Xfinity. Comcast High-Speed Internet became Xfinity Internet, Comcast TV became Xfinity TV, etc.

Why does Xfinity keep having outages? Xfinity outages can be caused by bad weather, power outages, cut fiber lines in the wider network, and much more. Multiple short but frequent outages, however, are likely caused by one of two things: Network upgrades in your neighborhood or faulty equipment or wiring at your home.

Is Comcast in decline? ›

Comcast reported on Tuesday the loss of another 419,000 linear video customers in the second quarter, 11.9% of its based from the year prior, but that was its best pay TV customer quarter since the end of 2022. In the second quarter of 2023, Comcast lost 543,000 pay TV subscribers.

You can troubleshoot connectivity issues using the Xfinity app. Select WiFi and click the Troubleshoot option. If our system detects a problem we can't fix online and a visit is required, you have the option to schedule a technician visit.

Network outages interrupt and disrupt connectivity and can have major impacts on business operations, whether from small hiccups to full systemic failures. Myriad technical issues, software bugs, environmental factors, human errors or malicious actions trigger these disruptions that hamper productivity and revenue.

Select the Start button, then type settings. Select Settings > Network & internet. The status of your network connection will appear at the top. Windows 10 lets you quickly check your network connection status.

The distance between your personal devices and your gateway, modem, or router. Older devices which could be consuming bandwidth and slowing down your network. Interference from neighboring WiFi networks, especially during peak hours.

You can troubleshoot connectivity issues using the Xfinity app. Select WiFi and click the Troubleshoot option. If the option to run the test isn't available in the Xfinity app, try updating to the latest version.

With your existing cable modem – you can use your cable modem to test individual coax outlets for signal and connectivity. Plug your modem into the coax outlet and wait for the lights to indicate whether a connection has taken place. If it doesn't connect, then you have no signal at that coax outlet.

Check to see if a service outage has been reported in your area by signing into your account and checking the Status Center, or register your phone to receive text alerts and text “Out” to 266278. If you're a Comcast Business customer, go to our Service Status Center to check your service health.