Equipment like modems and cable boxes provided by Comcast belongs to Comcast and must be returned when you cancel service; if you do not return it on time, you will be charged a fee, and you are responsible for any damage.
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Equipment non-return fees can be substantial (often $100-$300 per device), and the subscriber is financially liable for damage to or loss of Comcast-owned equipment during the service period, creating an ongoing financial obligation that persists after cancellation.
Interpretive note: Specific fee amounts are referenced to a rate card or separate schedule that is not reproduced in the agreement text; actual non-return fee amounts may vary by equipment type and market.
The updated terms now explicitly prohibit the deployment of AI Agents to access, use, interact with, or take action on Comcast services unless Comcast expressly grants permission. This includes automated activities such as obtaining information, making requests, monitoring activity, copying, downloading, scraping, or data mining the services. The agreement also prohibits AI Agents from accepting terms on a user's behalf or engaging in support or sales interactions. Users who currently use automation tools or third-party integrations with Comcast services may need to seek express permission from Comcast or discontinue such automated access.
View change record →Previous version was a bare provision name; current version now includes detailed language on ownership, return obligations, non-return fees, and damage liability.
View full change record →Subscribers who cancel service and fail to return Comcast equipment promptly will be charged equipment non-return fees, which can be significant; subscribers also bear financial liability for damage to or loss of Comcast-owned equipment while it is in their home.
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"Any equipment provided by Comcast remains the property of Comcast and must be returned to Comcast upon termination of Service. If you fail to return equipment within the required timeframe, you will be charged an equipment non-return fee as set forth in your service agreement or applicable rate card. You are responsible for damage to or loss of Comcast equipment while it is in your possession.Excerpt from Comcast's Terms of Service
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Equipment return and fee provisions interact with state consumer protection statutes governing disclosure of fees in residential service agreements.
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Equipment non-return fees can be substantial (often $100-$300 per device), and the subscriber is financially liable for damage to or loss of Comcast-owned equipment during the service period, creating an ongoing financial obligation that persists after cancellation.
Subscribers who cancel service and fail to return Comcast equipment promptly will be charged equipment non-return fees, which can be significant; subscribers also bear financial liability for damage to or loss of Comcast-owned equipment while it is in their home.
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