Compare Xfinity vs. CenturyLink

Xfinity vs. CenturyLink internet and TV bundles

Xfinity offers cable internet, TV and digital phone while CenturyLink offers  DSL and fiber-optic internet, and home phone services. If you’re looking for TV service with CenturyLink, CenturyLink partners with DIRECTV to offer satellite TV bundles.

Xfinity gives customers more ability to mix and match internet speed options with TV channel plans than CenturyLink does. However, CenturyLink internet gives customers the opportunity to get a fixed internet rate for life and to choose from one of five DIRECTV channel packages.

*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 07/19/19.

Xfinity offers customers savings for bundling internet with TV while CenturyLink does not. Since most Xfinity standalone plans already start at lower prices than comparable CenturyLink plans, additional bundle savings are the cherry on top with Xfinity’s bundle offers.

What shoppers should consider in different regions

Xfinity pricing and package options vary across the country. For instance, different internet speeds are available for Xfinity bundles in different regions. When you combine varying speed availability with regional pricing differences, potential “bundle savings” can fluctuate across the U.S. In contrast, CenturyLink offers more consistent pricing and package options. Internet speed availability changes by area with plans sometimes starting at three Mbps, but CenturyLink internet price tiers stay pretty consistent. The exception is CenturyLink fiber internet service, which has slightly higher starting prices.

Xfinity vs. CenturyLink internet

Providers	Starting price*	Starting speeds	Fastest speeds	Data caps	Wi-Fi hotspots
Xfinity	$20/mo.*	25 Mbps	2,000 Mbps	Varies, unlimited option available	More than 18 million nationwide with Xfinity mobile
CenturyLink	$45/mo.*	3 to 20 Mbps	1,000 Mbps	1 TB	None

*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 07/19/19.

Xfinity offers similar starting internet speeds to CenturyLink internet in certain localities, but often costs less. Xfinity also offers plans that reach faster top speeds. While Xfinity offers lower starting internet prices, CenturyLink offers better value pricing for gig internet. Another major difference between the two internet providers is CenturyLink’s lack of Wi-Fi hotspots.

Xfinity vs. CenturyLink fastest internet plans

Xfinity currently offers the fastest internet speeds available in residential markets — the Gigabit Pro Internet plan has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. However, Xfinity’s price for speeds up to 2,000 Mbps costs nearly $300/mo.* Xfinity also offers internet plans with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps for prices as low as $110/mo.* where available.

Is CenturyLink internet fast?

While Xfinity offers the fastest residential internet available, CenturyLink has internet plans with speeds up to 940 Mbps. Using a fiber internet connection, CenturyLink offers gig speed internet in select U.S. cities, including Denver, Portland, Seattle, and other major metro areas.

*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 07/19/19.

Xfinity vs. CenturyLink TV

Xfinity TV plans start at a lower monthly price than DIRECTV. As channel counts rise, though, DIRECTV plans become a better value. Plus, DIRECTV offers more package selection and add-on options for sports and international channels than Xfinity.

Xfinity vs. CenturyLink/DIRECTV TV packages and pricing

*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 07/19/19.