WOW! Internet vs Xfinity
WOW! Internet ranks higher on our formula, 79 to 67 on each provider's best plan. WOW! Internet is cheaper over two years (from $45/mo all-in), and Xfinity sells the faster top plan (2 Gbps).
Prices last checked September 2026.
Side by side
WOW! Internet and Xfinity compared
Real cost is the two-year monthly average with the promo step-up, equipment rental and installation folded in.
| Measure | WOW! Internet | Xfinity |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Cable, Fiber | Cable, Fiber |
| Fastest plan | 1.2 Gbps | 2 Gbps |
| Upload on fastest plan | 1.2 Gbps | 300 Mbps |
| Lowest advertised price | $35/mo | $30/mo |
| Lowest real cost | $45/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 | 6 | 40 |
| Our rating (best plan) | 79/100 | 67/100 |
Plans
Every plan from both
WOW! Internet
CableFiberNot yet checked- 300 Mbps300 Mbps · $35/mo · real $45
- 600 Mbps600 Mbps · $50/mo · real $60
- 1 Gig1 Gbps · $65/mo · real $75
- Fiber 1.2 Gig1.2 Gbps · $75/mo · real $75
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
WOW! Internet
- No data caps
- No contracts
- Strong service reputation for a cable operator
- Only six states
- Upload limited on cable tiers
- Equipment fee unless you buy your own
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 WOW! Internet and Xfinity compete
Markets where we have both on record. Each page ranks every provider there.
Questions
WOW! Internet vs Xfinity, answered
Is WOW! Internet or Xfinity better?
WOW! Internet ranks higher on our formula, 79 to 67 on each provider's best plan. WOW! Internet is cheaper over two years (from $45/mo all-in), and Xfinity sells the faster top plan (2 Gbps).
Which is cheaper, WOW! Internet or Xfinity?
WOW! Internet has the lower real cost: $45 a month averaged over two years with fees included, against $60 for Xfinity. The advertised entry prices are $35 for WOW! Internet and $30 for Xfinity.
Which is faster, WOW! Internet or Xfinity?
Xfinity sells the faster top plan, at 2 Gbps down and 300 Mbps up. WOW! Internet tops out at 1.2 Gbps down and 1.2 Gbps up. For most households upload speed matters more than the headline download figure.
Where can I get both WOW! Internet and Xfinity?
We have both on record in 9 markets, including Knoxville, TN; Detroit, MI; Sterling Heights, MI; Warren, MI; Atlanta, GA. Availability still varies street by street.
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