AT&T vs Xfinity
This comparison uses FCC coverage data: what each provider reports offering and how widely. It does not compare prices, which change often; check current offers with each provider.
| AT&T | Xfinity | |
|---|---|---|
| Technologies offered | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | Cable |
| Cities with 50%+ coverage | 11,188 | 6,599 |
| Cities with 10%+ coverage | 17,736 | 6,875 |
| Strongest states | Pennsylvania, California, Texas | Pennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey |
Where both are available
AT&T and Xfinity both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 3,844 US cities.
- San Francisco, California: AT&T 97%, Xfinity 98%
- Des Plaines, Illinois: AT&T 97%, Xfinity 100%
- Berwyn, Illinois: AT&T 97%, Xfinity 100%
- Crystal Lake, Illinois: AT&T 97%, Xfinity 100%
- Hendersonville, Tennessee: AT&T 97%, Xfinity 100%
- Arlington Heights, Illinois: AT&T 97%, Xfinity 100%
- Oakland, California: AT&T 97%, Xfinity 99%
- South Bend, Indiana: AT&T 96%, Xfinity 98%
- Blue Springs, Missouri: AT&T 96%, Xfinity 100%
- Crown Point, Indiana: AT&T 96%, Xfinity 99%
Where AT&T has the edge
- Minot AFB, North Dakota: AT&T 100% vs Xfinity 0%
- Ballwin, Missouri: AT&T 99% vs Xfinity 0%
- Florissant, Missouri: AT&T 99% vs Xfinity 0%
- Arnold, Missouri: AT&T 99% vs Xfinity 0%
- Leavenworth, Kansas: AT&T 98% vs Xfinity 0%
- Hilliard, Ohio: AT&T 98% vs Xfinity 0%
Where Xfinity has the edge
- Springfield, Vermont: Xfinity 100% vs AT&T 0%
- Swanton, Vermont: Xfinity 100% vs AT&T 0%
- Brandon, Vermont: Xfinity 100% vs AT&T 0%
- Bristol, Vermont: Xfinity 99% vs AT&T 0%
- Los Alamos, New Mexico: Xfinity 97% vs AT&T 0%
- Lebanon, Oregon: Xfinity 100% vs AT&T 4%
See which one serves your area
Frequently asked questions
Is AT&T or Xfinity more widely available?
In FCC data, AT&T reports service to at least half of residential locations in more cities (11,188 versus 6,599). Availability at your address is what matters, so check both.
Do AT&T and Xfinity compete in the same areas?
They both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 3,844 US cities, so many households can choose between them.
How do I decide between AT&T and Xfinity?
Confirm which of the two serves your address, compare the current price after any promotion, and check contract terms, equipment fees and data caps. Fiber generally beats other technologies on upload speed and consistency.