Xfinity vs. Spectrum

Xfinity vs. Spectrum internet

Q: Do Xfinity or Spectrum offer no-contract plans?

Yes, both Xfinity and Spectrum offer no-contract plans . None of Spectrum’s plans have contracts, but you can get discounts with Xfinity if you commit to a one- or two-year contract.

By Robin Layton Last updated: June 30, 2025

Our broadband experts compare Xfinity and Spectrum Internet® and TV services to find out how they stack up and help you make the best choice for your household.

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Key takeaways

Spectrum and Xfinity are the two largest cable internet providers in the country
Xfinity shines for its pricing and customer service, while Spectrum stands out for its reliability and overall value
Xfinity starts at $40.00/mo. and goes up to 2,000 Mbps (availability dependent on location). Spectrum starts at $30.00/mo. and goes up to 1,000 Mbps

Is Xfinity or Spectrum better for you?

We’ve done the research on Xfinity and Spectrum, so you can easily compare and choose the best cable provider for your home. Check out a full comparison of Spectrum and Xfinity bundles, cable TV and internet plans to find the best services for your home.

The key difference between Xfinity and Spectrum is that while Xfinity offers more affordable plans and better customer satisfaction, Spectrum’s service is slightly more reliable and an overall better value.

Xfinity Internet

(4176) 4.2k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$40

00/mo*

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

2,000

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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Spectrum Internet

(7220) 7.2k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$30

00/mo*

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

1,000

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with Spectrum

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*Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states.

Main differences between Spectrum and Xfinity internet

Speeds – Xfinity offers some of the fastest maximum residential download speeds, up to 2,000 Mbps in some areas, but Spectrum internet is also plenty fast with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)
Data caps – All Xfinity and Spectrum internet plans now come with unlimited data
Contract – Xfinity has no term agreement options, but signing a one- or five-year deal 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 size of the increase 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 speeds and prices vary quite a bit by region. For instance, you can expect entirely different plans depending on whether you live in the Central and Southern or the Northeastern and Western regions of the U.S. Spectrum internet, on the other hand, offers fewer speed options, but has better price consistency across the country.

Category	Xfinity internet	Spectrum internet
Affordability	3.11 / 5	3.20 / 5
Performance	4.42 / 5	4.38 / 5
Value	4.34 / 5	4.25 / 5
Customer satisfaction	3.21 / 5	3.18 / 5
Overall score	3.75 / 5	3.75 / 5

How we scored internet providers

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of 1 to 5, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 290 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between 3 and 4. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan got a 3.71.

We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.

Learn more about our methodology

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Xfinity internet plans

Plan	One-year deal price*	Five-year deal price*	Download speed
300 Mbps	$40.00/mo.	$55.00/mo.	300 Mbps
500 Mbps	$55.00/mo.	$70.00/mo.	500 Mbps
1,000 Mbps	$70.00/mo.	$85.00/mo.	1,000 Mbps
1,200 Mbps	$100.00/mo.	$115.00/mo.	1,200 Mbps
2,000 Mbps**	$100.00/mo.	$115.00/mo.	2,000 Mbps

Spectrum internet plans

Spectrum plan	Starting price*	Download speed**	Upload speed
Spectrum Internet® Advantage	$30.00/mo.^{for 12 mos.}	100 Mbps	10 Mbps
Spectrum Internet® Premier	$50.00/mo.^{for 12 mos.}	500 Mbps	10 Mbps
Spectrum Internet® Gig	$70.00/mo.^{for 12 mos.}	1,000 Mbps	35 Mbps

*Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Updated as of 06/30/25.
*Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.

Xfinity vs. Spectrum hidden costs and contracts

Another factor to consider when choosing internet service is additional costs for equipment, installation and data caps. You’ll also want to consider contract length before you commit to either provider.

Xfinity

Equipment: Included
Free self-installation
Professional installation fee: $40
Data cap: None
Contracts: None required

Spectrum

Equipment: $10/mo.
Self-installation up to $24.99
Professional installation up to $59.99
Data cap: None
Contracts: None

Xfinity vs. Spectrum cheapest internet plans

If you’re shopping for the absolute cheapest internet plan, Xfinity will likely be your best option as the starting price for their cheapest plan is less than half the cost of Spectrum’s. After the first year of service, however, monthly pricing for each provider’s lowest plan is about the same.

Xfinity

Speeds up to 300 Mbps
$40.00/mo.*
Cable internet
No data cap

Spectrum

Speeds up to 100 Mbps*
$30.00/mo.*
Cable internet
No data cap

Xfinity vs. Spectrum fastest internet

Xfinity currently offers some of the fastest internet speeds available in residential markets, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in some areas.

Spectrum’s fastest plan is Spectrum Internet® Gig with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Xfinity is likely the better option for Gig speed internet as its starting price is significantly lower and the lock-in price is two years compared to one year with Spectrum.

Xfinity

Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
$70.00/mo.**
Cable internet
No data cap

Spectrum

Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*
$70.00/mo.***
Cable internet
No data cap

*Wireless speeds may vary.
**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. Updated as of 06/30/25.
***Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.

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.

Available channels for Xfinity TV 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.

Xfinity

Plans starting at $20.00/mo.*
10 – 260+ channels available
Record up to six shows at once
No contract required for standalone TV

Spectrum

Plans starting at $40.00/mo.**
85+ channels available
Record up to two or six shows at once, depending on device
No contract required

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. Its starting prices are also fairly lower.

Xfinity Internet + Choice TV

Starting at $45.00/mo.*
Internet speeds up to 400 Mbps
Data cap varies by location
10+ channels

Spectrum Internet® + TV Stream

Starting at $70.00/mo.**
Internet speeds up to 500 Mbps
No data cap
85+ channels

*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. Updated as of 06/30/25.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. Mobile devices excluded from offer. Standard rates apply after promo period or if qualifying services not maintained. Offer subject to qualifying services being ordered on the same day. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. XUMO STREAM BOX: Spectrum Internet required. Separate subscriptions are required to view content through various paid applications. Xumo Stream Box and all other Xumo product names, logos, slogans and marks are the trademarks of Xumo or its licensors. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.

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.

Xfinity vs. Spectrum customer satisfaction

The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) takes feedback from real customers of major internet and TV providers and gives annual customer satisfaction for those providers. Here’s how Xfinity and Spectrum scored over the past two years for their internet and TV services.

Service	2024 score	2023 score
Xfinity Internet	67/100	68/100
Spectrum Internet	68/100	64/100
Xfinity TV	69/100	67/100
Spectrum TV	66/100	65/100

Xfinity vs. Spectrum FAQs

Are Xfinity and Spectrum the same company?

No, Xfinity and Spectrum are not the same company.

Is Spectrum as fast as Xfinity?

Internet speeds can vary, but Xfinity has faster plan options than Spectrum.

Do Xfinity or Spectrum offer no-contract plans?

Yes, both Xfinity and Spectrum offer no-contract plans. None of Spectrum’s plans have contracts, but you can get discounts with Xfinity if you commit to a one- or two-year contract.

Do Xfinity or Spectrum offer internet deals?

Yes, Xfinity and Spectrum usually have internet deals for new customers. Explore Xfinity and Spectrum’s internet deals in our best internet deals of the month page.