Frontier vs. Xfinity 2020 comparison
See how Frontier Communications and Xfinity internet and TV services compare.
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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: Xfinity has lower starting internet pricing than Frontier.
- Best for fastest internet: Xfinity offers the faster internet plans with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in select areas. Frontier’s fastest plan still offers plenty of speed, up to 940/880 Mbps.
- Best for TV packages and bundle savings: Xfinity will be your best bet for signing up for new TV services and taking advantage of bundle savings.
- 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).
Frontier vs. Comcast Xfinity comparison

- Available in 25 states
- Bundles starting at $74.98/mo.*
- FiberOptic speeds ranging from 50 Mbps to 940/880 Mbps
- Bundle with DISH TV packages 190-260+ channels
- No internet or home phone contracts

- Available in 39 states
- Bundles starting at $49.99/mo.*
- Speeds ranging from 25 Mbps to 2 Gbps
- 10-260+ cable TV channels
- No term agreement, one-year or two-year term agreement 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 10/16/20.
Frontier vs. Xfinity bundles
Frontier uses a fiber optic or DSL network to deliver internet service. The available service type in your area may affect the pricing and channels you get with Frontier TV. You can also bundle your Frontier internet service with a satellite TV package from DISH.
Xfinity uses the same coaxial cables to deliver both internet and TV service, so bundles featuring the two are available in all Xfinity service areas. Bundling Xfinity services can get you discounts to the tune of $10 off the monthly price per service for the first year.
We’ve listed some popular Frontier and Xfinity bundles below for you to compare. Additional bundle options may be available in your area.
Frontier internet and TV bundles
Bundle | Starting price* | Max download speeds | TV channels |
FiberOptic 50 + Local TV | $74.98/mo.* | 50 Mbps | 25+ |
FiberOptic 500 + DISH America’s Top 200 | $129.98/mo.* | 500 Mbps | 240+ |
FiberOptic 500 + Prime TV | $144.98/mo.* | 500 Mbps | 315+ |
*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 12/20/20.
Xfinity internet and TV bundles
Bundle | Starting price* | Max download speeds | TV channels |
Choice Double Play | $49.99/mo.* | 100 Mbps | 10+ |
Select Double Play | $79.99/mo.* | 200 Mbps | 210+ |
Super Double Play | $129.99/mo.* | 300 Mbps | 250+ |
*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 10/16/20.
Frontier vs. Xfinity internet overview
Provider | Starting monthly price* | Speed range | Data cap | Tech type |
Frontier Internet | $37.99/mo.* | Varies by location | None | DSL |
Frontier FiberOptic | $49.99/mo.* | 50 – 940/880 Mbps | None | Fiber optic |
Xfinity | $29.99/mo.* | 25 – 2,000 Mbps | 1 TB/mo. | Cable |
*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 10/16/20.
Regardless of which Frontier internet service is available in your area, Xfinity is likely to give you more plan options. Available speeds and pricing will vary, but Xfinity typically presents six or seven plan options with speeds ranging from 25 to 2,000 Mbps.
Frontier FiberOptic comes with less plan options than Xfinity, but still has choices of 50 Mbps, 500 Mbps or gig plans in many areas. On the other hand, Frontier Internet may have only one internet plan to choose from as this service is limited to whatever speeds are available at your address.
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. Both providers offer low-cost internet plans starting at just under $30/mo. where 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 12/20/20.
Frontier vs. Xfinity fastest internet plans
Frontier and Xfinity deliver gigabit speeds, up to 940 Mbps or higher in select areas. While Xfinity offers the fastest residential plan with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, Frontier’s FiberOptic gigabit plan gives you plenty of speed, up to 940/880 Mbps, and comes with 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 10/16/20.
At $300/mo., Xfinity’s Gigabit Pro may come with some sticker shock. Their standard Gigabit plan, however, is a bit more reasonable and still comes with plenty of speed, starting around $80/mo. for up to 1,000 Mbps.
Frontier FiberOptic and Xfinity’s gigabit plans are similar in max download speeds and price, so if you have the option of the two, we’d recommend Frontier FiberOptic. Not only is it marginally cheaper, but the 100% fiber optic connection offers significantly faster upload speeds and exceptional speed reliability, even during peak usage times.
Frontier vs. Xfinity TV
Frontier and Xfinity offer different TV packages depending on where you live. Frontier offers Frontier TV or FiberOptic TV, and each service varies in TV package options, available channels, DVR capabilities and monthly price.
For TV Shoppers on a budget 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.
*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 10/16/20.
If you already have Frontier TV service, it may be worth keeping as opposed to switching to Xfinity TV. Frontier FiberOptic TV features a 100% fiber optic connection which can often deliver more channels and better picture quality than standard cable service such as Xfinity TV.
On the other hand, Xfinity does have basic cable packages and bundle savings that aren’t available with Frontier TV service.
The best in customer satisfaction
The ACSI Telecommunications Report provides a ranking based on 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 four years.
Provider/service | 2020 score | 2019 score | 2018 score | 2017 score | Avg. past four years |
Frontier internet | 55 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 55 |
Xfinity internet | 66 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 61.75 |
Frontier TV | 58 | 57 | 56 | 60 | 57.75 |
Xfinity TV | 63 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58.75 |
Frontier vs. Xfinity availability
Frontier is available in 25 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 and West Virginia.
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 FAQs
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?
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?
Frontier acquired fiber-optic networks from Verizon in California, Florida and Texas. Since then, Frontier FiberOptic has expanded into other states including South Carolina.
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 10/16/20.
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Written by:
Taylor GadsdenWriter, Broadband & Wireless Content
Taylor is a veteran member of the Allconnect content team and has spearheaded a number of projects, including a data piece on the top fiber cities in the U.S. and a troubleshooting guide on how to connect your p… Read more
Edited by:
Robin LaytonEditor, Broadband & Wireless Content
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