Compare Frontier vs. Xfinity
See how Xfinity and Frontier internet and TV services stack up against each other.
Is Frontier or Xfinity your best provider?
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 to decide which provider is best for you.
- Best for cheap internet: Both providers offer cheap internet plans for about the same price, but you’ll get faster speeds with Xfinity’s cheapest plan.
- Best for fastest internet: Xfinity offers the faster internet plans with speeds up to 2,000 in select areas. Frontier’s most common fastest plan offers speeds up to 500 Mbps.
- Best for TV packages and bundle savings: Where available, Frontier offers more TV package selections and greater bundle savings than Xfinity.
- Best for overall customer satisfaction: Xfinity scores higher for internet service, but the two rank about the same for TV, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI).
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.*
- Speeds ranging from one Mbps to 500 Mbps
- 190-400+ channels
- Record up to 12 shows at once
- No contract plans available
- Available in 39 states
- Bundles starting at $64.99/mo.*
- Speeds ranging from 25 Mbps to 2 Gbps
- 10-260+ channels
- Record up to six shows at once
- No contract, one-year or two-year contract options 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 07/19/19.
Frontier vs. Xfinity availability
Frontier is available in 29 states nationwide, covering about 11% of the U.S. population. Xfinity is available in 39 states and covers about 36% of the U.S. population, according to the FCC.
Areas where Frontier and Xfinity service may overlap include parts of Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, central California, West Virginia, Portland, OR and Seattle, WA.
Frontier’s DSL service is more likely to be available in rural areas, whereas Xfinity offers cable internet service primarily in metro areas. To see what’s available in your ZIP code, click “Check availability” below.
Frontier vs. Xfinity bundles
Xfinity offers cable internet and TV bundles in select areas. Bundling Xfinity services can get you discounts off the monthly price.
Frontier offers fiber-optic internet and TV services where available. If only Frontier DSL service is available in your area, you may be able to bundle with DIRECTV or DISH services. Bundle savings with Frontier vary by location and type of service 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 07/19/19.
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.
Frontier vs. Xfinity internet
*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.
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 around the same price, but you’ll be getting up to one Mbps with Frontier and up to 25 Mbps with Xfinity.
Frontier vs. Xfinity cheap internet 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’re likely to get a better deal with Xfinity.
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- Starting at $20/mo.* for up to three Mbps
- $6 per Mbps (with cheapest plan and fastest available speed)
- $10/mo. router rental fee
- $75 installation fee
- Two-year agreement required for lowest pricing
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- Starting at $20/mo.* for 25 Mbps
- $0.80 per Mbps (with cheapest plan and fastest available speed)
- $11/mo. equipment rental fee
- Installation costs vary by plan
- One-year agreement required for lowest 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.
Frontier vs. Xfinity fastest internet plans
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.
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- Up to 500 Mbps
- Starting at $150/mo.*
- Fiber-optic connection
- Unlimited data
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- 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 07/19/19.
Frontier vs. Xfinity TV
Frontier and Xfinity offer different TV packages depending on where you live. Frontier offers Vantage TV or FiOS TV, and each service varies in TV package options, available channels, DVR capabilities and monthly price.
If you want a basic cable package, Xfinity’s Basic TV gives you local channels and a few extras for a low monthly cost. In some locations, this package is only available with an Xfinity internet and TV bundle. Frontier also requires you to bundle internet and TV to be eligible for certain TV packages.
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- Three to six package options depending on location
- Packages starting at $62.99/mo.* when bundled
- 115-495+ channels
- Record up to four shows at once
- $15/mo.* Whole Home DVR fee
- No-contract required for TV-only
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- Three to five package options depending on location
- Packages starting at $20/mo.*
- 10-260+ channels available
- Record up to six shows at once
- HD DVR device included, starting at $5.99/mo.* for each additional
- No contract required for standalone TV
*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.
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.
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. Here’s how Frontier and Xfinity scored in internet and TV categories over the past three years.
| Provider/service | 2019 score | 2018 score | 2017 score | Avg. past three years |
| Frontier internet | 54 | 55 | 56 | 55 |
| Xfinity internet | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60.7 |
| Frontier TV | 57 | 56 | 60 | 57.7 |
| Xfinity TV | 57 | 57 | 58 | 57.7 |
Frontier vs. Xfinity frequently asked questions
Is Frontier part of Comcast?
Is Frontier part of Comcast?
No. Frontier operates separately from Comcast. Xfinity is the brand name of the internet, TV and home phone services that Comcast offers.
Is Verizon and Frontier the same company?
Is Verizon and Frontier the same company?
No. While Frontier uses fiber-optic networks acquired from Verizon to deliver home internet, TV and phone services, they are not the same company.
Why did Verizon sell to Frontier?
Why did Verizon sell to Frontier?
Frontier acquired fiber-optic networks from Verizon in California, Florida and Texas. Since then, Frontier FiOS has expanded into other states, including Oregon and South Carolina.
What is the cheapest Xfinity package?
What is the cheapest Xfinity package?
The Xfinity Performance Starter is the cheapest internet package from Xfinity. Their Basic TV package is their cheapest TV package.
Last updated 07/19/19.
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