Compare AT&T vs. Xfinity
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Is AT&T or Xfinity better for you?
Considering AT&T or Xfinity services for your home? Take a look at how AT&T vs. Xfinity compare when it comes to pricing, plans, service features and more.
Fastest maximum internet speeds
Xfinity Gigabit Pro offers some of the fastest home internet download speeds, up to 2 Gbps where available. AT&T Fiber 1000 is AT&T’s fastest home internet plan, with download speeds up to 1 Gbps.
Best customer satisfaction
AT&T scored a 69/100 for internet customer satisfaction in 2018 while Xfinity came in slightly lower at 61/100.
Best for buildling
AT&T gives customers numerous internet and TV bundling options with DSL and fiber internet services, plus AT&T U-verse TV and DIRECTV options available in select areas.
Best for cheap bundle deals
Xfinity offers cheaper bundles in select areas. Both providers offer discounts for bundling services.
Check out a full breakdown of bundles, TV and internet plans from AT&T and Xfinity to find the provider that offers the best deal for you.
AT&T vs. Xfinity quick comparison
- Available in 21 states
- Bundles starting at $75/mo.*
- Speeds from 5 Mbps to 1 Gbps
- TV channel range of 190-565+ channels
- Record up to four shows at once
- One-year contract required with most plans
- Wi-Fi router included
- Available in 40 states
- Bundles starting at $49.99/mo.*
- Speeds from 25 Mbps to 2 Gbps
- TV channel range of 10-260+ channels
- Record up to six shows at once
- One or two-year contract required with most plans
- Free personal modem use available
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 10/23/19.
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AT&T vs. Xfinity availability
When it comes to availability, Xfinity offers services in almost twice as many states as AT&T. However, AT&T covers more U.S. households at 40% nationwide coverage compared to Xfinity’s 36%, according to the FCC.
Xfinity’s main serviceable areas include the Great Lakes areas and much of the Northwest and Eastern U.S. You’ll find AT&T service in much of the South and Northeastern U.S., as well as coverage in most of California and select areas of Nevada.
Both providers are available in large popular, metropolitan areas like the ones listed below.
AT&T vs. Xfinity bundles
If you’re looking for internet and TV bundle options, Xfinity has a variety of Double, Triple and Quad Play bundles which include home security. AT&T also offers Double and Triple Play deals, and you can choose between AT&T U-verse TV and DIRECTV in select areas.
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U-verse TV U-family + AT&T Internet 100
- Starting at $75/mo.*
- Speeds up to 100 Mbps
- No internet data cap when bundling
- 190+ TV channels
- One-year contract required
Bundled savings: $20/mo.*
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Xfinity Performance Starter + TV Basic
- Starting at $40/mo.*
- Speeds up to 25 Mbps
- Data cap varies by location
- 10+ TV channels
- One-year contract required
Bundled savings: $20/mo.*
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U-verse TV U-family + AT&T Internet 100
- Starting at $75/mo.*
- Speeds up to 100 Mbps
- No internet data cap when bundling
- 190+ TV channels
- One-year contract required
Bundled savings: $20/mo.*
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Xfinity Performance Starter + TV Basic
- Starting at $40/mo.*
- Speeds up to 25 Mbps
- Data cap varies by location
- 10+ TV channels
- One-year contract required
Bundled savings: $20/mo.*
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U-verse TV U-family + AT&T Internet 100
- Starting at $75/mo.*
- Speeds up to 100 Mbps
- No internet data cap when bundling
- 190+ TV channels
- One-year contract required
Bundled savings: $20/mo.*
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Xfinity Performance Starter + TV Basic
- Starting at $40/mo.*
- Speeds up to 25 Mbps
- Data cap varies by location
- 10+ TV channels
- One-year contract required
Bundled savings: $20/mo.*
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 10/23/19.
Depending on where you live, additional bundles from AT&T and Xfinity may be available. Pricing, internet speeds and TV packages will vary based on location, especially with Xfinity. Additionally, some TV packages and internet speeds from Xfinity may only be available with a bundle. Click the button below to find AT&T and Xfinity bundles in your area.
Shop bundlesAT&T vs. Xfinity internet
| Provider | Starting price* | Speed range | Data caps |
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AT&T DSL | $30.00/mo. | 5-100 Mbps | 150 GB/mo. |
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AT&T Fiber | $40.00/mo. | 100-1,000 Mbps | 1 TB/mo. |
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Xfinity | $20.00/mo. | 15-2,000 Mbps | 1 TB/mo. |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 10/23/19.
Compared to AT&T, Xfinity internet has a lower starting price, plus higher starting speeds and max speeds in many areas. You’ll also find more Xfinity hotspots across the country if you’re looking to use your internet service on-the-go.
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AT&T vs. Xfinity cheap plans
AT&T vs. Xfinity internet pricing varies by location, but the cheapest Xfinity internet plan is likely to come at a lower starting price than AT&T’s cheapest plan. However, if you choose to rent a Wi-Fi router from Xfinity, rental fees could add up to $11/mo. or more to your monthly bill. AT&T includes a Wi-Fi Gateway router with all internet plans, keeping your added equipment costs to a minimum.
AT&T Internet Basic
- Starting at $30/mo.* for 5 Mbps
- $6 per Mbps (with cheapest plan)
- Wi-Fi Gateway router included
- $35 activation, free installation with select bundles
- One-year agreement
Xfinity Performance Starter Internet
- Starting at $20/mo.* for 25 Mbps
- $0.80 per Mbps (with cheapest plan)
- $11/mo. equipment rental fee
- Installation costs vary by plan
- One-year agreement
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 10/23/19.
Shop internet providersAT&T vs. Xfinity high-speed internet
AT&T and Xfinity offer gig-speed internet for internet users with multiple internet-connected devices and performing high-bandwidth activities, like online gaming, downloading large files and streaming music and movies simultaneously.
Xfinity Gigabit speed plans use a hybrid fiber-coax connection to offer speeds up to 2 Gbps, or 2,000 Mbps. AT&T Fiber, which uses a fiber-optic connection, offers speeds up to 1 Gbps, or 1,000 Mbps. While Xfinity does offer faster speeds, their Gigabit Pro service comes at a much higher price than AT&T’s fastest internet plan. Consider your internet browsing habits and whether you’d rather pay more than double the price for double the speed with Xfinity.
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AT&T Internet 1000
- Up to 1,000 Mbps
- Starting at $70/mo.*
- Fiber-optic connection
- Unlimited data
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Xfinity Gigabit Pro
- Up to 2,000 Mbps
- Starting at $299.95/mo.*
- Hybrid fiber-coax connection
- Monthly data cap may apply
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AT&T Internet 1000
- Up to 1,000 Mbps
- Starting at $70/mo.*
- Fiber-optic connection
- Unlimited data
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Xfinity Gigabit Pro
- Up to 2,000 Mbps
- Starting at $299.95/mo.*
- Hybrid fiber-coax connection
- Monthly data cap may apply
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AT&T Internet 1000
- Up to 1,000 Mbps
- Starting at $70/mo.*
- Fiber-optic connection
- Unlimited data
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Xfinity Gigabit Pro
- Up to 2,000 Mbps
- Starting at $299.95/mo.*
- Hybrid fiber-coax connection
- Monthly data cap may apply
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 10/23/19.
Shop internet providersAT&T U-verse vs. Xfinity TV
AT&T U-verse offers more channels and TV package options than Xfinity. Plus, AT&T internet and DIRECTV bundles give you even more entertainment options. Available Xfinity TV packages vary by location, and some packages may only be available with an Xfinity bundle.
AT&T U-verse vs. Xfinity TV packages and pricing
AT&T U-verse TV and Xfinity both offer comparable deals when it comes to TV channel lineups and bonuses. Choose from AT&T U-verse TV or Xfinity TV and customize your plan with movie, sports and international channel add-ons.
AT&T U-verse TV
- Four main channel packages
- 190-565+ channels
- Starting price range $59.99 to $134.99/mo.*
- HBO®/Cinemax® included first three months
- Record four shows at once, storage capacity varies by device
Xfinity TV
- Three main channel packages
- 10-260+ channels
- Starting price range $20 to $80/mo.*
- One to three premium channels included for first 12 months depending on plan
- Record six shows at once and store up to 500 GB of content
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 10/23/19.
AT&T U-verse vs. Xfinity TV channels and package pricing will vary by location. Click “Shop TV plans” to find available TV packages or TV and internet bundles near you.
Shop TV plansAT&T vs. Xfinity customer satisfaction
The ACSI evaluates internet providers based on feedback from real customers and gives them an overall customer satisfaction score out of 100. Factors for determining a provider’s score could include service quality, ease of understanding a bill and customer service experiences. Here’s how AT&T and Xfinity scored over the last three years for their internet and TV services.
AT&T vs. Xfinity ACSI ratings
| Service | 2019 score | 2018 score | 2017 score | Avg past three years |
| AT&T Internet | 69 | 68 | 69 | 68.7 |
| Xfinity Internet | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60.3 |
| AT&T U-verse TV | 69 | 70 | 70 | 69.7 |
| Xfinity TV | 57 | 57 | 58 | 57.7 |
AT&T vs. Xfinity recap
Does AT&T or Xfinity have the cheapest internet plan?
Does AT&T or Xfinity have the cheapest internet plan?
Where available, Xfinity internet plans start at a lower price than AT&T internet. If you are shopping for faster speeds, however, you’re likely to get a lower price for the speed with AT&T Fiber vs. Xfinity.
Does AT&T or Xfinity have the fastest internet plan?
Does AT&T or Xfinity have the fastest internet plan?
AT&T Fiber and Xfinity offer gig internet plans with speeds up to 1 Gbps. In select areas, Xfinity offers a 2 Gbps plan, which is currently the fastest internet plan available from any major internet provider.
Does AT&T or Xfinity have the cheapest TV plan?
Does AT&T or Xfinity have the cheapest TV plan?
Starting prices for Xfinity TV plans are lower than AT&T U-verse and DIRECTV packages, with TV plans starting at $20/mo.* in select areas compared to $59.99/mo.* for U-verse or DIRECTV.
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 10/23/19.
Does AT&T or Xfinity offer more TV channels?
Does AT&T or Xfinity offer more TV channels?
AT&T U-verse plans give you a larger channel variety than Xfinity TV. U-verse offers four TV packages with channels ranging from 190 to 565+, whereas Xfinity has three TV packages with channels ranging from 10 to 260+.
Does AT&T or Xfinity have better customer satisfaction?
Does AT&T or Xfinity have better customer satisfaction?
According to the ACSI, AT&T internet and U-verse TV have rated significantly higher than Xfinity internet or TV services over the past three years.
Is AT&T or Xfinity a better deal?
Is AT&T or Xfinity a better deal?
In many areas, Xfinity has lower introductory pricing than AT&T for similar services, but AT&T is likely to give you a better deal on faster internet speeds. Both AT&T and Xfinity offer discounts for bundling services.
Last updated 10/23/19.
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