Compare Xfinity vs. Spectrum

Xfinity vs. Spectrum bundle packages

Xfinity and Spectrum both offer cable internet, TV and home phone bundles. Xfinity offers more ability to mix and match internet speed options with TV channel plans. However, Spectrum offers higher starting internet speeds for bundles.

*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 05/29/20.

What shoppers should consider in different regions

Both providers’ pricing and package options vary across the country. For instance, Xfinity offers different internet speeds, TV packages and pricing for its bundles in different regions. Spectrum also offers varying internet speeds with starting speeds at 100 Mbps in some locations and 200 Mbps in others.

Xfinity vs. Spectrum internet

• Speeds – Xfinity offers some of the fastest maximum residential download speeds, up to 2,000 Mbps, but Spectrum internet is also plenty fast with speeds up to 940 Mbps.
• Data caps – Xfinity data caps may vary by plan and location, but are typically around 1 TB/mo. All Spectrum internet plans come with unlimited data.
• Contract – Xfinity has no term agreement options, but signing a one- or two-year agreement may get you better pricing. All Spectrum internet plans come with no contract requirements.
• Price increase – Expect a price increase from Xfinity and Spectrum internet after one year of service. The increase amount varies by plan, but the biggest price increases are likely to come with Xfinity plans.

Xfinity and Spectrum both offer high-speed cable internet. The two providers differ most in speed and pricing consistency. Xfinity internet speed ranges a lot and they vary quite a bit by region. Spectrum offers fewer internet speed options, but has better price consistency across the country.

Xfinity internet plans

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Spectrum internet plans

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 05/29/20.

Xfinity vs. Spectrum fastest internet

Xfinity currently offers the fastest internet speeds available in residential markets — the Gigabit Pro Internet plan has 2,000 Mbps. However, the high speeds are expensive and availability is highly limited. Xfinity also offers internet plans with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps where available.

Spectrum offers gig internet in select areas. Speeds up to 940 Mbps are available in areas where Spectrum offers their gig internet service.

*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 05/29/20.

Xfinity vs. Spectrum TV

Spectrum and Xfinity both offer cable TV service. Spectrum offers three main TV packages, plus an array of sports, premium and international channel add-ons. Xfinity offers three to five channel packages, depending on location, and similar add-on packages to Spectrum.

Xfinity also offers a “basic” TV package, an economy package that has little more than local channels for a low monthly cost. In select locations, this package is not available as a standalone package and must be bundled with Xfinity internet. Spectrum does not have a similar “basic” cable package.

Xfinity vs. Spectrum TV packages and pricing

• Plans 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

• Plans starting at $44.99/mo.*
• 125-200+ channels available
• Record up to two or six shows at once, depending on device
• HD DVR device included, starting at $7/mo.* for each additional
• No contract required

*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 05/29/20.

Available channels for Xfinity and Spectrum TV services will vary by location. Use our Xfinity channel guide and Spectrum channel guide to find and compare channels in TV packages from each provider.

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