TDS Telecom vs Xfinity
TDS Telecom ranks higher on our formula, 79 to 67 on each provider's best plan. TDS Telecom is cheaper over two years (from $45/mo all-in), and both top out at 2 Gbps.
Prices last checked September 2026.
Side by side
TDS Telecom and Xfinity compared
Real cost is the two-year monthly average with the promo step-up, equipment rental and installation folded in.
| Measure | TDS Telecom | Xfinity |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fiber, Cable, DSL | Cable, Fiber |
| Fastest plan | 2 Gbps | 2 Gbps |
| Upload on fastest plan | 2 Gbps | 300 Mbps |
| Lowest advertised price | $45/mo | $30/mo |
| Lowest real cost | $45/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 | 16 | 40 |
| Our rating (best plan) | 79/100 | 67/100 |
Plans
Every plan from both
TDS Telecom
FiberCableNot yet checked- Fiber 300300 Mbps · $45/mo · real $45
- Fiber 600600 Mbps · $60/mo · real $60
- Fiber 1 Gig1 Gbps · $75/mo · real $75
- Fiber 2 Gig2 Gbps · $100/mo · real $100
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
TDS Telecom
- Fiber in genuinely small markets
- No data caps on fiber
- Local technicians
- Mixed technology means speed depends on the address
- Pricing is mid-to-high
- Fiber build is partial in most towns
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 TDS Telecom and Xfinity compete
Markets where we have both on record. Each page ranks every provider there.
Questions
TDS Telecom vs Xfinity, answered
Is TDS Telecom or Xfinity better?
TDS Telecom ranks higher on our formula, 79 to 67 on each provider's best plan. TDS Telecom is cheaper over two years (from $45/mo all-in), and both top out at 2 Gbps.
Which is cheaper, TDS Telecom or Xfinity?
TDS Telecom has the lower real cost: $45 a month averaged over two years with fees included, against $60 for Xfinity. The advertised entry prices are $45 for TDS Telecom and $30 for Xfinity.
Which is faster, TDS Telecom or Xfinity?
TDS Telecom 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 TDS Telecom and Xfinity?
We have both on record in 3 markets, including Albuquerque, NM; Manchester, NH; Burlington, VT. Availability still varies street by street.
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