Verizon Fios vs Xfinity
Verizon Fios ranks higher on our formula, 80 to 67 on each provider's best plan. It is also cheaper over two years (from $40/mo all-in) and sells the faster top plan (5 Gbps).
Prices last checked September 2026.
Side by side
Verizon Fios and Xfinity compared
Real cost is the two-year monthly average with the promo step-up, equipment rental and installation folded in.
| Measure | Verizon Fios | Xfinity |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fiber | Cable, Fiber |
| Fastest plan | 5 Gbps | 2 Gbps |
| Upload on fastest plan | 5 Gbps | 300 Mbps |
| Lowest advertised price | $40/mo | $30/mo |
| Lowest real cost | $40/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 | 10 | 40 |
| Our rating (best plan) | 80/100 | 67/100 |
Plans
Every plan from both
Verizon Fios
FiberChecked Sep 11, 2026- 300 Mbps300 Mbps · $40/mo · real $40
- 500 Mbps500 Mbps · $75/mo · real $75
- 1 Gig940 Mbps · $90/mo · real $90
- 2 Gig2.3 Gbps · $100/mo · real $100
- 5 Gig5 Gbps · $110/mo · real $110
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
Verizon Fios
- Symmetrical fiber
- Multi-year price guarantee available
- Router included on gig tiers
- Only 10 states
- Not available in every building it passes
- Perks are bundled into higher tiers
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 Verizon Fios and Xfinity compete
Markets where we have both on record. Each page ranks every provider there.
Questions
Verizon Fios vs Xfinity, answered
Is Verizon Fios or Xfinity better?
Verizon Fios ranks higher on our formula, 80 to 67 on each provider's best plan. It is also cheaper over two years (from $40/mo all-in) and sells the faster top plan (5 Gbps).
Which is cheaper, Verizon Fios or Xfinity?
Verizon Fios has the lower real cost: $40 a month averaged over two years with fees included, against $60 for Xfinity. The advertised entry prices are $40 for Verizon Fios and $30 for Xfinity.
Which is faster, Verizon Fios or Xfinity?
Verizon Fios sells the faster top plan, at 5 Gbps down and 5 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 Verizon Fios and Xfinity?
We have both on record in 12 markets, including Newark, NJ; Jersey City, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Allentown, PA. Availability still varies street by street.
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