Compare AT&T vs. Xfinity

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 offers speeds up to 2 Gbps in select areas. AT&T’s top speeds max out at 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

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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.

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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. AT&T also offers Double and Triple Play deals, and you can choose between AT&T U-verse TV and DIRECTV in select areas.

AT&T vs. Xfinity internet

Compare AT&T vs. Xfinity in price, speeds and more:

Provider	Starting price*	Starting speeds	Fastest speeds	Data caps	Wi-Fi hotspots
	$30/mo. DSL, $40/mo. fiber	5 Mbps DSL, 100 Mbps fiber	100 Mbps DSL, 1,000 Mbps fiber	150 GB/mo. DSL, 1 TB/mo. fiber. Unlimited options available.	Thousands nationwide
	$20/mo.	25 Mbps	2,000 Mbps	1 TB/mo. Unlimited options available.	Millions nationwide

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Xfinity internet beats AT&T in terms starting price, starting speeds and max speeds. You’ll also find more Xfinity hotspots across the country if you’re looking to use your internet service on-the-go. Before you pick your internet service provider, also consider term agreements, equipment fees and data limits.

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AT&T vs. Xfinity cheap plans

Xfinity internet starts at a lower price than AT&T and offers up to five times the speed with the lowest plans. 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.

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AT&T vs. Xfinity high-speed internet

AT&T and Xfinity offer gig-speed internet for heavy internet users with multiple internet-connected devices and 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 U-verse vs. Xfinity TV

When selecting your TV plan, consider your family’s entertainment preferences and what’s most important to you when it comes to pricing, channel lineups, DVR features and customizable options.

The biggest differences between AT&T U-verse TV and Xfinity TV packages are the range of channels available and the cost of their most basic TV plans.

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AT&T U-verse vs. Xfinity TV channel packages

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 and Xfinity offer premium channel packages including HBO®, Cinemax®, SHOWTIME® and STARZ®. Similar sports packages and international channels are also available.

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AT&T vs. Xfinity customer satisfaction

To compare consumer experience with what service providers give on paper, J.D. Power gives Power Circle Ratings based on feedback from real customers. To calculate, J.D. Power assigns a rating in multiple categories across 4 U.S regions.

In overall customer satisfaction, performance and reliability, customer service, price paid for services offered, billing and communication, J.D. Power ranks AT&T/ DIRECTV internet and TV service “among the best” or “better than most” with four or five out five out of five power circles. Xfinity customer service scores “among the best” in performance and reliability, but ranks “about average” and “the rest” in all other categories with two or three out of five power circles.

In overall customer satisfaction, performance and reliability, customer service, price paid for services offered, billing and communication, J.D. Power ranks AT&T/ DIRECTV internet and TV service “among the best” or “better than most” with four or five out five out of five power circles. Xfinity services scores “among the best” in performance and reliability, but ranks “about average” and “the rest” in all other categories with two or three out of five power circles.

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Last updated 07/03/19.