Compare Frontier vs. XFINITY

Is Frontier or XFINITY your best provider?

Our TV and internet experts at Allconnect® compare providers and plans, so all you have to do is pick the one that’s right for you. Thinking about Frontier or XFINITY services for your home? Consider things like max internet speeds, ways to customize your services and availability of affordable deals.

As ranked by Reviews.com as of 08/15/18.

• Best for bundle deals: XFINITY offers the most affordable bundle deal with $36 in monthly savings.
• Best for fastest internet plans: XFINITY offers the fastest internet plan with 2,000 Mbps for $299.95/mo.*
• Best for cheap TV plans: XFINITY offers the most affordable TV plans with 100+ channels for $19.99/mo.*
• Best for TV channel packages: XFINITY offers the widest range of channel options with a channel range of 10-260+ and 9 sports add-on options.

Check out our breakdown on Frontier and XFINITY internet and TV services, pricing and deals that may be available near you.

Frontier vs. XFINITY quick comparison

• Available in 38 states
• Bundles starting at $101.99/mo.*
• 1 Mbps to 500 Mbps
• 190-400+ channels
• Record up to 12 shows at once
• No contract plans available
• Free Wi-Fi router rental with select plans

• Available in 40 states
• Bundles starting at $79.99/mo.*
• 25 Mbps to 2 Gbps
• 10-260+ channels
• Record up to 6 shows at once
• 1- or 2-year contract
• HD channels included

*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 8/15/18.

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The best in availability

Frontier vs. XFINITY availability

Frontier is available in 29 states nationwide and XFINITY is available in 40, so if you’re looking for service, your best bet is with XFINITY. Both providers are available in most major, metropolitan areas.

• Los Angeles, CA
• Sacramento, CA
• Boise, ID
• Salem, OR
• Seattle, WA

• Orlando, FL
• Atlanta, GA
• Philadelphia, PA
• Houston, TX
• Seattle, WA

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The best in bundle deals

Frontier vs. XFINITY bundles

With comparable popular bundles from both providers, you’ll receive a big difference in internet speeds, monthly price and total monthly savings. With XFINITY’s bundle, you’ll save almost $40/mo. for speeds that are much more compatible with moderate streaming and browsing habits for a lower monthly price.

*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 8/15/18.

At first glance, it may seem like you’re saving money with a Frontier bundle, but if you look carefully, you’ll find that phone is not offered as a standalone service and can only be purchased with internet. The price you pay for a Frontier bundle is about the same as if you were attempting to purchase standalone services. Bundle savings from either provider may differ by location, especially since Frontier also offers FiOS services and DISH or Vantage TV service in select areas. If you’re interested in bundling with either Frontier or XFINITY, it’s best to see what’s available near you and go from there.

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Frontier internet vs. XFINITY internet

Starting price	$20/mo.*	$19.99/mo.*
Starting speeds	DSL, 1 Mbps in select areas; Fiber, 50 Mbps	DSL, 25 Mbps; Gigabit, 1,000 Mbps
Fastest speeds	DSL, 25 Mbps; Fiber 500 Mbps	DSL, 250 Mbps; Gigabit, 2,000 Mbps
Data caps	DSL, No; Fiber, No	DSL, Yes; Gigabit, Varies

*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 8/15/18.

Frontier and XFINITY both offer gig-speed internet in limited locations. Frontier’s gig-speed internet is so limited that most locations note 500 Gbps as Frontier’s max speed, which is only a quarter of XFINITY’s available max speed. If you’re looking for a more basic internet plan, both Frontier and XFINITY’s internet plans start at $20/mo., but you’ll be getting up to 1 Mbps with Frontier and up to 25 Mbps with XFINITY.

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The best in affordable internet plans

Frontier vs. XFINITY cheap plans

If you’re a light internet user, you may be interested in a standard internet plan with enough speeds for occasional browsing, social media and email access. You’ll find that both Frontier and XFINITY offers their most basic internet plan at about the same monthly price. But if you’re looking to get the most speed for your money, you’ll get a little over eight times the speed at half the contract length with XFINITY.

*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 8/15/18.

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Frontier vs. XFINITY fastest internet

Although Frontier offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in select areas, those areas are very limited. The highest speeds you’ll get from Frontier is about 500 Mbps and that’s if you’re located in a Frontier FiOS serviceable area. DSL-only areas may only get up to 115 Mbps with Frontier. XFINITY on the other hand offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in more locations than Frontier’s max speeds, but you’ll be shelling out about $300/mo.*

• Up to 500 Mbps
• Starting at $150/mo.*
• Fiber-optic connection
• Unlimited data

• Up to 2,000 Mbps
• Starting at $299.95/mo.*
• Hybrid fiber-coax connection
• Unlimited data

*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 8/15/18.

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Frontier vs. XFINITY TV

Frontier vs. XFINITY TV costs

A basic TV package with Frontier or XFINITY will have some key differences, most of which are dependent on where you’re located. Without DVR service and equipment rental included, a basic TV plan with Frontier’s Vantage TV service will cost about $10 more per month than with XFINITY. You also won’t have the option of free self installation with Frontier, so you’ll pay more on your first month’s bill.

• Starts at $29/mo.*
• Local channels plus 60+ channels
• $80 professional installation
• Total Home DVR $15/mo. and $11/mo. box rental
• $1.99/mo.* broadcast TV fee

 

• Starts at $19.99/mo.*
• 100+ channels
• Free self installation kit, or $60 professional installation
• 1 X1 TV box rental included, $5.99/mo. for each add’tl device, $10/mo. for HD receivers
• $5/mo.* broadcast TV fee

*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 8/15/18.

A TV plan with one of Frontier’s other TV services, like DISH or FiOS, may add up a little differently and could be the most cost-effective solution for you. To find out whether or not you’re located in a serviceable area for DISH or FiOSTV, call Allconnect today.

Frontier vs. XFINITY TV channel packages

When it comes to variety in TV package offering, Frontier comes out on top. Frontier’s partnership with DISH and additional Vantage and FiOS services give buyers multiple entertainment options based on preference. Depending on your location, certain Frontier plans may not be available to your household.

• 60-400+ channels
• 10+ channel packages available
• Add-on options vary by TV service
• Premium channel offerings vary by TV service
• DVR capabilities vary

 

• 10-260+ channels
• 6 channel packages available
• Premium, international, subscription and 9 sports add-on packages available
• 1-3 premium channels included for first 12 months depending on plan
• Record 6 shows at once and store up to 500 GB of content

If you’re looking to compare specifics, call now to see which plans from Frontier and XFINITY are available in your area. We’ll help you compare channel lineups, add-on options and DVR features unique to each TV service.
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Frontier DISH FLEX PACK vs XFINITY Instant TV

Frontier

For just $34.99/mo.*, you can build a custom TV plan with the DISH Flex Pack from Frontier. You’ll start with 50 popular channels like TLC, E! Entertainment, HGTV, CNN and more. From there, you’ll be able to personalize your plan with channel packs geared towards news, variety, local channels, national action or kids. Finish off your plan with premium channel add-ons for one low, monthly price.

XFINITY

XFINITY’s Internet Plus Instant TV package comes with internet and a skinny TV bundle you can build. Start with 10 popular networks and add premium channels and channel packs to create the TV plan for you. The package starts at $39.99/mo.*, includes internet speeds up to 60 Mbps and a 1-year contract with service. Get access to XFINITY hotspots nationwide and streaming on all of your internet-connected devices.

If you’re looking for more for your money, XFINITY’s Internet Plus Instant TV package may be the best choice for you. You’ll get internet and a customizable TV plan for around the same price as Frontier’s DISH Flex Pack. The DISH Flex Pack, however, may be your best bet if you’re looking to start off with more channels as the base of your skinny bundle.

*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 8/15/18.

The best in customer satisfaction

The ACSI Telecommunications Report provides a ranking based off of customer satisfaction for top companies in data, voice and video services. In 2018, ACSI gave XFINITY customer service a 57 and Frontier a 56 in subscription television service out of 100 total. DISH Network was awarded a 67. In internet service, XFINITY received a 60 out of 100, while Frontier was awarded a 54. For more information on the ACSI Telecommunications Report visit theacsi.org.

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