Xfinity internet alternatives
Staff rating
3.8
Customer rating
4.2
(458)Price: $19.99 - $600.00/moSpeed: 25 Mbps - 6000 MbpsChannels: 10+DVR storage hours: 20+
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Competitor overview
Xfinity has two main types of competitors: other cable internet providers on one hand, and fiber providers on the other. Compared to cable providers like Cox and Spectrum, Xfinity generally offers faster maximum speeds and more affordable budget plans. We’d pick Xfinity in most cases, but you may not have both options in a lot of areas.
Fiber providers are trickier. AT&T theoretically offers faster maximum speeds, for example, and fiber options such as Google Fiber have better upload speeds than cable. This choice may come down to the specific plans available in your area.
Canceling Xfinity service
The main thing to watch for when canceling Xfinity is an early termination fee that applies if you’re still under your one or two-year contract. If you’ve already had service for longer than 12 months, this won’t apply. You’ll also need to return any equipment rented from Xfinity.
Alternative providers
Google Fiber
Staff rating
4.3
Customer rating
4.5
- Plans starting at $70.00 - $100.00
- Download speeds up to 2000 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 1000 Mbps
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
CenturyLink
Staff rating
3.8
Customer rating
4.1
- Plans starting at $30.00 - $110.00
- Download speeds up to 940Mb
- Upload speeds up to 940Mb
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Verizon Fios
Staff rating
4.3
Customer rating
4.3
- Plans starting at $49.99 - $110.00
- Download speeds up to 940 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 880 Mbps
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
AT&T
Staff rating
4.5
Customer rating
4.1
- Plans starting at $55.00 - $180.00
- Download speeds up to 5000Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 5000Mbps
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Sparklight
Staff rating
3.2
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $35.00 - $214.75
- Download speeds up to 940 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 60 Mbps
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
Optimum
Staff rating
4.0
Customer rating
3.7
- Plans starting at $15.00 - $195.00
- Download speeds up to 940 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to n/a
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Smithville
Staff rating
3.8
- Plans starting at $29.05 - $124.94
- Download speeds up to 1 Gbps
- Upload speeds up to 1 Gbps
Offer details: Use of services constitute agreement with terms and conditions, which can be found at www.smithville.com/legal
Starlink
Staff rating
2.5
Customer rating
4.6
- Plans starting at $110.00 - $135.00
- Download speeds up to 250 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 20 Mbps
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
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