Provider comparison
Spectrum vs Xfinity
An honest side-by-side on speed, pricing, coverage, and the real-world tradeoffs between Spectrum and Xfinity.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Spectrum | Xfinity |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | cable | cable, fiber |
| Top speed (download) | 1,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps |
| Symmetric upload? | No | Yes (fiber) |
| Starting price | $50/mo | $30/mo |
| Footprint | 41 states; strongest presence in the Carolinas, Texas, New York, Ohio, and the Pacific Northwest. | 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.
Spectrum
Spectrum, owned by Charter Communications, is the second-largest US cable internet provider, offering uncapped cable plans across 41 states.
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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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