Brightspeed vs Xfinity
Brightspeed ranks higher on our formula, 81 to 67 on each provider's best plan. Brightspeed is cheaper over two years (from $39/mo all-in), and both top out at 2 Gbps.
Prices last checked September 2026.
Side by side
Brightspeed and Xfinity compared
Real cost is the two-year monthly average with the promo step-up, equipment rental and installation folded in.
| Measure | Brightspeed | Xfinity |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fiber, DSL | Cable, Fiber |
| Fastest plan | 2 Gbps | 2 Gbps |
| Upload on fastest plan | 2 Gbps | 300 Mbps |
| Lowest advertised price | $39/mo | $30/mo |
| Lowest real cost | $39/mo | $60/mo |
| Price steps up after promo | No | On some plans |
| Data caps | None | On some plans |
| Contracts | None required | None required |
| Equipment fee | Included | Up to $15/mo |
| States served | 20 | 40 |
| Our rating (best plan) | 81/100 | 67/100 |
Plans
Every plan from both
Brightspeed
FiberDSLNot yet checked- Fiber 200200 Mbps · $39/mo · real $39
- Fiber 500500 Mbps · $49/mo · real $49
- Fiber 1 Gig1 Gbps · $69/mo · real $69
- Fiber 2 Gig2 Gbps · $99/mo · real $99
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
Brightspeed
- Aggressive fiber pricing
- Building in towns big carriers ignore
- No data caps on fiber
- Copper DSL still the only option in much of the footprint
- Young brand, thin support
- Coverage changes month to month
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 Brightspeed and Xfinity compete
Markets where we have both on record. Each page ranks every provider there.
Questions
Brightspeed vs Xfinity, answered
Is Brightspeed or Xfinity better?
Brightspeed ranks higher on our formula, 81 to 67 on each provider's best plan. Brightspeed is cheaper over two years (from $39/mo all-in), and both top out at 2 Gbps.
Which is cheaper, Brightspeed or Xfinity?
Brightspeed has the lower real cost: $39 a month averaged over two years with fees included, against $60 for Xfinity. The advertised entry prices are $39 for Brightspeed and $30 for Xfinity.
Which is faster, Brightspeed or Xfinity?
Brightspeed sells the faster top plan, at 2 Gbps down and 2 Gbps up. Xfinity tops out at 2 Gbps down and 300 Mbps up. For most households upload speed matters more than the headline download figure.
Where can I get both Brightspeed and Xfinity?
We have both on record in 7 markets, including Pittsburgh, PA; Allentown, PA; Toledo, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Chattanooga, TN. Availability still varies street by street.
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