Verizon 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.
| Verizon | Xfinity | |
|---|---|---|
| Technologies offered | Fiber, Fixed wireless | Cable |
| Cities with 50%+ coverage | 14,748 | 6,599 |
| Cities with 10%+ coverage | 20,273 | 6,875 |
| Strongest states | Pennsylvania, Texas, New York | Pennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey |
Where both are available
Verizon and Xfinity both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 4,348 US cities.
- Fort Washington, Maryland: Verizon 99%, Xfinity 99%
- Newark, Delaware: Verizon 98%, Xfinity 99%
- Dundalk, Maryland: Verizon 97%, Xfinity 99%
- Bear, Delaware: Verizon 97%, Xfinity 100%
- Malden, Massachusetts: Verizon 97%, Xfinity 100%
- Parkville, Maryland: Verizon 97%, Xfinity 100%
- Bowie, Maryland: Verizon 97%, Xfinity 99%
- Claymont, Delaware: Verizon 96%, Xfinity 100%
- Levittown, Pennsylvania: Verizon 96%, Xfinity 100%
- Bethesda, Maryland: Verizon 96%, Xfinity 100%
Where Verizon has the edge
- Minot AFB, North Dakota: Verizon 100% vs Xfinity 0%
- Townsend, Delaware: Verizon 99% vs Xfinity 0%
- Cranston, Rhode Island: Verizon 97% vs Xfinity 0%
- East Providence, Rhode Island: Verizon 96% vs Xfinity 0%
- Warwick, Rhode Island: Verizon 96% vs Xfinity 0%
- Clifton, New Jersey: Verizon 96% vs Xfinity 0%
Where Xfinity has the edge
- Durham, New Hampshire: Xfinity 100% vs Verizon 0%
- Falling Waters, West Virginia: Xfinity 100% vs Verizon 0%
- Keyser, West Virginia: Xfinity 100% vs Verizon 0%
- Brandon, Vermont: Xfinity 100% vs Verizon 0%
- Bristol, Vermont: Xfinity 99% vs Verizon 0%
- Newport, Vermont: Xfinity 99% vs Verizon 0%
See which one serves your area
Frequently asked questions
Is Verizon or Xfinity more widely available?
In FCC data, Verizon reports service to at least half of residential locations in more cities (14,748 versus 6,599). Availability at your address is what matters, so check both.
Do Verizon and Xfinity compete in the same areas?
They both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 4,348 US cities, so many households can choose between them.
How do I decide between Verizon 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.