Provider comparison
Verizon Fios vs Xfinity
An honest side-by-side on speed, pricing, coverage, and the real-world tradeoffs between Verizon Fios and Xfinity.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Verizon Fios | Xfinity |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | fiber | cable, fiber |
| Top speed (download) | 2,300 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps |
| Symmetric upload? | Yes (fiber) | Yes (fiber) |
| Starting price | $50/mo | $30/mo |
| Footprint | Available across NY, NJ, PA, MA, RI, CT, MD, VA, DE, and Washington DC. | 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.
Verizon Fios
Verizon Fios is a fiber-to-the-home network covering the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast US, offering symmetrical plans up to 2 Gbps.
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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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