Xfinity vs. AT&T: Which Internet Provider is Better?

Chris Holmes Staff Writer

Updated 20 May 2026

In this Guide

Internet Speeds
Cost, Data and Value for Money
Availability
Customer Reviews
Bundle Packages
Winner: Xfinity vs AT&T

Article Summary

Xfinity and AT&T are two of the biggest internet providers in the United States. Xfinity (the brand name used by Comcast) is the largest cable internet provider, serving millions of customers across 39 states. AT&T, meanwhile, is the largest telecommunications company in the entire world, and their internet plans are available in all 50 states. If you're in the market for home internet, there's a good chance you've come across one of these ISPs in your search.

With so many Xfinity and AT&T customers—and potential customers—nationwide, we thought it time to compare their respective prices, availability, customer reviews and bundles.

Xfinity vs AT&T: Head-to-Head

Rating For	Xfinity	AT&T
Speed
Cost
Coverage
Reviews
Bundles
	Go to Xfinity	Go to AT&T

Xfinity vs. AT&T: Internet Speeds

Winner: Xfinity

If you're looking for lightning-fast internet speeds, both Xfinity and AT&T have you covered. Both providers deliver 1 Gbps speeds—which is amazingly fast—via their respective fiber networks.

Xfinity and AT&T offer a lot of variety in their lower and medium speed tiers. AT&T's DSL plans start at 5 Mbps ($40/month) and go up to 100 Mbps, with a lot of plans in between. They also offer a 300 Mbps fiber plan for $70/month. Xfinity's cable plans start at 300 Mbps ($40/month) and top out at 500 Mbps ($60/month), again with many different speeds to choose from between these two extremes.

Given that cable internet tends to deliver speeds that not only meet but frequently exceed what's advertised—and it's generally more stable than DSL—we'll give Xfinity the nod in this category.

#1	Xfinity	Xfinity 300 Mbps Cable 300/35 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get simple, seamless WiFi with 99% reliability. $40/mo for 5 years. No contracts, no data caps + equipment included. $40/mo 5 year price guarantee 5 year price guarantee View Plan	$40/mo 5 year price guarantee 5 year price guarantee	View Plan
#2	Xfinity	Xfinity 1.2 Gig Fiber 1200/35 Mbps Unlimited Data $100/mo 5 year price guarantee 5 year price guarantee View Plan	$100/mo 5 year price guarantee 5 year price guarantee	View Plan
#3	Xfinity	Xfinity 500 Mbps Cable 500/35 Mbps Unlimited Data $45/mo 5 year price guarantee 5 year price guarantee View Plan	$45/mo 5 year price guarantee 5 year price guarantee	View Plan
#4	Xfinity	Xfinity 1 Gig Fiber 1100/35 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $50/mo for the most reliable, fiber-powered Gig speed WiFi for 5 years. Get Peacock Premium included with your plan. $50/mo 5 year price guarantee 5 year price guarantee View Plan	$50/mo 5 year price guarantee 5 year price guarantee	View Plan
#5	Xfinity	Xfinity 300 Mbps + Unlimited Cable 300/35 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get simple, seamless WiFi with 99% reliability. $40/mo for 5 years. No contracts, no data caps + equipment included. $80/mo 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months View Plan	$80/mo 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months	View Plan

Cost, Data and Value for Money

Winner: Xfinity and AT&T (tie)

Monthly Cost

Xfinity and AT&T's internet plan prices fall squarely in line with those of their competitors, offering decent if unexceptional value. Keep in mind that—as with nearly all internet providers—Xfinity and AT&T's advertised prices are good for 12 months, and go up after that. Unless you somehow finagle a way to extend it beyond the "introductory" period.

A 100 Mbps VDSL plan from AT&T runs $50/month, while a 300 Mbps cable internet plan (they don't have a 150 Mbps one) from Xfinity costs $40/month. That's not bad, though cable may have the advantage here as it sometimes delivers speeds that exceed what's advertised, and in general is less susceptible to outages than DSL.

Provider	Xfinity
Speed	Up to 300 Mbps
Data	Unlimited
Connection	Cable
Type	No Term Contract
Current Deal	Get simple, seamless WiFi with 99% reliability. $40/mo for 5 years. No contracts, no data caps + equipment included.
Total Price	$40 per month 5 year price guarantee
	View Plan

AT&T and Xfinity are ostensibly neck-and-neck when it comes to their fiber offerings. Both sell 1 Gbps fiber plans for $90/month for the first 12 months of service; however, Xfinity's plan includes a huge $1,000 upfront fee, whereas AT&T's is only $99.99.

Provider	AT&T
Speed	Up to 5000 Mbps
Data	Unlimited
Connection	Fiber
Type	No Term Contract
Current Deal	Get up to $32/mo savings off your internet bill for the first 12 months.
Total Price	$135 per month Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area.
	View Plan

Data Allowance

AT&T's DSL plans feature 1,000 Gbps/month data caps, while their fiber plans are data cap-free. Similarly, Xfinity's cable internet plans include a 1,000 Gbps/month data cap, while their fiber plans do not. To be fair, 1,000 GB/month is a massive limit that you're very unlikely to hit.

Both providers offer fairly equivalent value overall, so we'll declare this round a draw.

Availability: Xfinity vs. AT&T

Winner: AT&T

When it comes to sheer ubiquity, AT&T has the edge over Xfinity, with a massive coverage area that blankets the entire United States from Miami to Los Angeles. Xfinity (i.e. Comcast) is damn near everywhere too, as the provider sells plans in 39 states and major cities like Boston and Houston. By the numbers, though, we have to hand this category to "Big Blue" (AT&T).

Customer Reviews: Xfinity vs. AT&T

Winner: Xfinity and AT&T

If online reviews are to be believed, both Xfinity and AT&T have ample room for improvement (bear in mind, though, that internet providers are generally the most consistently derided in the United States).

Customers cited Xfinity's high costs and customer service inadequacy as their reasons for unhappiness, while AT&T's customers complained about frequent service outages and slow speeds.

JD Power's annual residential internet service provider customer satisfaction study provides a slightly different perspective. The 2018 study awards AT&T four "power circles" in the west and five in the south and north central regions (which is tops for both); Xfinity, meanwhile, earns either three or four power circles across the board.

It's probably a mistake to take either of these metrics as gospel, though, so we'll declare this round a toss-up.

Bundle Packages: Xfinity vs AT&T

Winner: Xfinity and AT&T (tie)

As you'd expect from these two massive providers, Xfinity and AT&T offer a wide assortment of double and triple play bundles (i.e. internet + phone or TV).

Xfinity makes use of their own Comcast cable service for a variety of TV packages, while AT&T does the same with their own satellite DIRECTV service. Indeed, these are two of the better providers to go with to get exactly what you're looking for from a bundle.

Winner: Xfinity vs AT&T

Winner: Xfinity and AT&T (tie)

In this head-to-head between two of the nation's largest ISPs, Xfinity (Comcast) wins on speed, while AT&T is tops when it comes to overall availability. The two providers are pretty similar when it comes to price/value, bundles, and customer reviews.

Picking an outright winner in this matchup is nigh impossible, as both AT&T and Xfinity have their distinct advantages. As such, we're declaring a draw between the two internet heavyweights.

Xfinity Internet Plans

#1	Xfinity	Xfinity 300 Mbps Cable 300/35 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get simple, seamless WiFi with 99% reliability. $40/mo for 5 years. No contracts, no data caps + equipment included. $40/mo 5 year price guarantee 5 year price guarantee View Plan	$40/mo 5 year price guarantee 5 year price guarantee	View Plan
#2	Xfinity	Xfinity 1.2 Gig Fiber 1200/35 Mbps Unlimited Data $100/mo 5 year price guarantee 5 year price guarantee View Plan	$100/mo 5 year price guarantee 5 year price guarantee	View Plan
#3	Xfinity	Xfinity 500 Mbps Cable 500/35 Mbps Unlimited Data $45/mo 5 year price guarantee 5 year price guarantee View Plan	$45/mo 5 year price guarantee 5 year price guarantee	View Plan
#4	Xfinity	Xfinity 1 Gig Fiber 1100/35 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $50/mo for the most reliable, fiber-powered Gig speed WiFi for 5 years. Get Peacock Premium included with your plan. $50/mo 5 year price guarantee 5 year price guarantee View Plan	$50/mo 5 year price guarantee 5 year price guarantee	View Plan
#5	Xfinity	Xfinity 300 Mbps + Unlimited Cable 300/35 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get simple, seamless WiFi with 99% reliability. $40/mo for 5 years. No contracts, no data caps + equipment included. $80/mo 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months View Plan	$80/mo 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months	View Plan
#6	Xfinity	Xfinity 1.2 Gig + Unlimited Fiber 1200/35 Mbps Unlimited Data $140/mo 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months View Plan	$140/mo 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months	View Plan
#7	Xfinity	Xfinity 1 Gig + Unlimited Fiber 1100/35 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $50/mo for the most reliable, fiber-powered Gig speed WiFi for 5 years. Get Peacock Premium included with your plan. $90/mo 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months View Plan	$90/mo 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months	View Plan
#8	Xfinity	Xfinity 500 Mbps + Unlimited Cable 500/35 Mbps Unlimited Data $85/mo 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months View Plan	$85/mo 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months 5 year price guarantee + FREE mobile line for 12 months	View Plan

AT&T Internet Plans

#1	AT&T	AT&T Internet 300 (Fiber 300Mbps) Fiber 300/300 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get up to $32/mo savings off your internet bill for the first 12 months. $35/mo Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. View Plan	$35/mo Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area.	View Plan
#2	AT&T	AT&T Internet 5000 (Fiber 5 GIG) Fiber 5000/5000 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get up to $32/mo savings off your internet bill for the first 12 months. $135/mo Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. View Plan	$135/mo Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area.	View Plan
#3	AT&T	AT&T Internet 500 (Fiber 500Mbps) Fiber 500/500 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get up to $32/mo savings off your internet bill for the first 12 months. $45/mo Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. View Plan	$45/mo Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area.	View Plan
#4	AT&T	AT&T Internet 1000 (Fiber 1 GIG) Fiber 1000/1000 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get a $200 AT&T Visa® Reward Card with purchase of AT&T Fiber. $60/mo Price after discounts: $25/mo for new customers, and $10/mo w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill. Monthly State Cost Recovery charge applies in NV, OH, TX. One time install fee may apply. Price after discounts: $25/mo for new customers, and $10/mo w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill. Monthly State Cost Recovery charge applies in NV, OH, TX. One time install fee may apply. View Plan	$60/mo Price after discounts: $25/mo for new customers, and $10/mo w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill. Monthly State Cost Recovery charge applies in NV, OH, TX. One time install fee may apply. Price after discounts: $25/mo for new customers, and $10/mo w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill. Monthly State Cost Recovery charge applies in NV, OH, TX. One time install fee may apply.	View Plan
#5	AT&T	AT&T Internet Air Mobile Broadband 150/20 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get $12 per month savings off your internet bill for the first 12 months $48/mo Paperless billing required. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Paperless billing required. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. View Plan	$48/mo Paperless billing required. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Paperless billing required. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area.	View Plan
#6	AT&T	AT&T Internet 100 (Fiber 100Mbps) + AT&T Wireless Fiber 100/100 Mbps Unlimited Data $45/mo Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. View Plan	$45/mo Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area.	View Plan
#7	AT&T	AT&T Internet 100 (Fiber 100Mbps) Fiber 100/100 Mbps Unlimited Data $45/mo Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. View Plan	$45/mo Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area.	View Plan
#8	AT&T	AT&T Internet 500 (Fiber 500Mbps) + AT&T Wireless Fiber 500/500 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get up to $32/mo savings off your internet bill for the first 12 months. $45/mo Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. View Plan	$45/mo Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area.	View Plan
#9	AT&T	AT&T Internet 5000 (Fiber 5 GIG) + ATT Wireless Fiber 5000/5000 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get up to $32/mo savings off your internet bill for the first 12 months. $135/mo Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. View Plan	$135/mo Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area.	View Plan
#10	AT&T	AT&T Internet 2000 (Fiber 2 GIG) Fiber 2000/2000 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get up to $32/mo savings off your internet bill for the first 12 months. $105/mo Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. View Plan	$105/mo Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Price after Autopay & Paperless bill discount. Plus taxes & fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area.	View Plan

Chris Holmes

Staff Writer

Chris Holmes is a Contributing Writer for WhistleOut, where he covers the cell phone and internet industries. His work has been cited in publications like The Verge, The New York Times, and WIRED.

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