Astound Broadband vs Xfinity
Astound Broadband ranks higher on our formula, 79 to 67 on each provider's best plan. Astound Broadband is cheaper over two years (from $42.50/mo all-in), and Xfinity sells the faster top plan (2 Gbps).
Prices last checked September 2026.
Side by side
Astound Broadband and Xfinity compared
Real cost is the two-year monthly average with the promo step-up, equipment rental and installation folded in.
| Measure | Astound Broadband | Xfinity |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Cable, Fiber | Cable, Fiber |
| Fastest plan | 1.5 Gbps | 2 Gbps |
| Upload on fastest plan | 1.5 Gbps | 300 Mbps |
| Lowest advertised price | $30/mo | $30/mo |
| Lowest real cost | $42.50/mo | $60/mo |
| Price steps up after promo | On some plans | On some plans |
| Data caps | None | On some plans |
| Contracts | None required | None required |
| Equipment fee | Included | Up to $15/mo |
| States served | 11 | 40 |
| Our rating (best plan) | 79/100 | 67/100 |
Plans
Every plan from both
Astound Broadband
CableFiberNot yet checked- 300 Mbps300 Mbps · $30/mo · real $42.50
- 600 Mbps600 Mbps · $45/mo · real $57.50
- 1 Gig1 Gbps · $60/mo · real $72.50
- 1.5 Gig Fiber1.5 Gbps · $80/mo · real $80
Xfinity
CableFiberOut of date — checked Sep 11, 2026- Connect150 Mbps · $30/mo · real $60
- Fast500 Mbps · $55/mo · real $85
- Superfast800 Mbps · $65/mo · real $80
- Gigabit1.1 Gbps · $75/mo · real $90
- Gigabit X22 Gbps · $95/mo · real $95
Honest assessment
Where each one wins
Astound Broadband
- Undercuts incumbent cable in the same neighborhoods
- No data caps
- Gigabit under $60 in most markets
- Coverage is block-by-block
- Promo pricing expires
- Brand transition left support inconsistent
Xfinity
- Available in 40 states
- Multi-gig tiers in most markets
- No contract on most plans
- Price rises after 12–24 months
- Slow upload on non-fiber tiers
- 1.2 TB data cap in many regions
Head to head
Cities where Astound Broadband and Xfinity compete
Markets where we have both on record. Each page ranks every provider there.
Questions
Astound Broadband vs Xfinity, answered
Is Astound Broadband or Xfinity better?
Astound Broadband ranks higher on our formula, 79 to 67 on each provider's best plan. Astound Broadband is cheaper over two years (from $42.50/mo all-in), and Xfinity sells the faster top plan (2 Gbps).
Which is cheaper, Astound Broadband or Xfinity?
Astound Broadband has the lower real cost: $42.50 a month averaged over two years with fees included, against $60 for Xfinity. The advertised entry prices are $30 for Astound Broadband and $30 for Xfinity.
Which is faster, Astound Broadband or Xfinity?
Xfinity sells the faster top plan, at 2 Gbps down and 300 Mbps up. Astound Broadband tops out at 1.5 Gbps down and 1.5 Gbps up. For most households upload speed matters more than the headline download figure.
Where can I get both Astound Broadband and Xfinity?
We have both on record in 12 markets, including San Francisco, CA; Sacramento, CA; Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA; Seattle, WA. Availability still varies street by street.
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