Provider comparison
CenturyLink vs Xfinity
An honest side-by-side on speed, pricing, coverage, and the real-world tradeoffs between CenturyLink and Xfinity.
Side-by-side
| Feature | CenturyLink | Xfinity |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | dsl, fiber | cable, fiber |
| Top speed (download) | 940 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps |
| Symmetric upload? | Yes (fiber) | Yes (fiber) |
| Starting price | $30/mo | $30/mo |
| Footprint | Largest legacy DSL footprint in the US; fiber growth concentrated in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Minneapolis, and Seattle. | Available across 39 US states with the densest coverage in California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, and the Mid-Atlantic. |
Pricing reflects each carrier's current promotional retail and may differ at your address.
CenturyLink
CenturyLink (a Lumen brand) offers DSL across 36 states and continues to expand its Quantum Fiber network in select metros.
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Xfinity is Comcast's residential internet brand and the largest cable internet provider in the US, serving more than 40 states with download speeds up to 10 Gbps in select fiber markets.
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