Is Verizon Fios or Xfinity better?
Verizon Fios and Xfinity are some of the top providers nationwide, and while both offer competitive internet services and price guarantee of up to five years, CNET picks Verizon Fios as the better provider overall --largely due to its 100% fiber network, straightforward pricing and promotional offers.
The two providers advertise comparable download speeds, but Verizon Fios can deliver symmetrical (or close) upload speeds and superior reliability over a fiber-optic connection. Verizon Fios plans also come with free equipment, unlimited data, no contract requirements and better promotional offers than Xfinity. The stable pricing, favorable service terms, and the speed and reliability of a 100% fiber connection have helped Verizon Fios land J.D. Power’s top spot for customer satisfaction in the East region for over a decade.
On the flipside, Xfinity is likely to offer more plan choices, including a few that are priced lower than the cheapest plan from Verizon Fios. You may also have a wider selection of internet and TV bundles with Xfinity and a discount for each Xfinity service you add to the bundle. Though both providers currently offer a price lock of up to five years. Xfinity recently announced the rollout of its five-year price guarantee, allowing you to keep the low prices you signed up for.
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So if you're looking for cheap, affordable internet, Xfinity might be a better option, but Verizon Fios will be the best all-around service for most. Here's everything you need to know to decide which provider, Verizon Fios or Xfinity, is best for your home.
Xfinity Lots of options but price jumps after promo period Our take - Xfinity gives you a total of seven to eight plan options, which is more than just about any other provider, with speed tiers ranging from 300Mbps to 10Gbps. While availability on the 10Gbps plan is highly limited (with a hefty price tag of $300 per month), the standard gigabit plan is available in 99% of Xfinity's service areas. However, since Xfinity uses a cable connection, upload speeds on all plans under 10Gbps won't match the fast download speeds, so expect upload speeds in the 150Mbps to 300Mbps range. Read full review Or call to learn more: (877) 587-0411 Check with Xfinity Show more details Compare
Verizon Fios Fast fiber speeds and strong customer satisfaction Our take - Verizon Fios has fewer plan options than Xfinity, but each tier offers plenty of speed for your home. The speeds offered are 300Mbps, 500Mbps and 1- and 2-gigabit speed tiers. Since Verizon Fios employs a 100% fiber connection, customers can expect symmetrical or near-symmetrical upload and download speeds. Pricing is about the same as Xfinity for comparable speed tiers, but without the definite and potentially steep price increase after a year or two of service. Read full review Or call to learn more: (888) 461-3204 Check with Verizon Show more details Compare
Verizon Fios vs. Xfinity: Plans and pricing
Both Verizon and Xfinity offer a variety of home internet plans, as well as bundles that package your home internet with other services like mobile or cable TV. You'll find a greater variety of options with Xfinity, which offers up to twice as many plans as Verizon Fios in most locations. Here’s a look at those plans.
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