Xfinity vs Frontier
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.
| Xfinity | Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Technologies offered | Cable | Fiber, DSL |
| Cities with 50%+ coverage | 6,599 | 3,007 |
| Cities with 10%+ coverage | 6,875 | 3,709 |
| Strongest states | Pennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey | Illinois, California, Texas |
Where both are available
Xfinity and Frontier both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 482 US cities.
- Inwood, West Virginia: Xfinity 99%, Frontier 87%
- Hedgesville, West Virginia: Xfinity 99%, Frontier 82%
- Bristol, Connecticut: Xfinity 100%, Frontier 82%
- Bluefield, West Virginia: Xfinity 99%, Frontier 80%
- Falling Waters, West Virginia: Xfinity 100%, Frontier 80%
- West Haven, Connecticut: Xfinity 100%, Frontier 78%
- Fort Wayne, Indiana: Xfinity 99%, Frontier 77%
- West Hartford, Connecticut: Xfinity 100%, Frontier 77%
- Milford, Connecticut: Xfinity 87%, Frontier 76%
- Weirton, West Virginia: Xfinity 99%, Frontier 76%
Where Xfinity has the edge
- Cambridge, Massachusetts: Xfinity 100% vs Frontier 0%
- Brockton, Massachusetts: Xfinity 100% vs Frontier 0%
- Lynn, Massachusetts: Xfinity 100% vs Frontier 0%
- Waltham, Massachusetts: Xfinity 100% vs Frontier 0%
- Medford, Massachusetts: Xfinity 100% vs Frontier 0%
- Revere, Massachusetts: Xfinity 100% vs Frontier 0%
Where Frontier has the edge
- Saint Albans, West Virginia: Frontier 88% vs Xfinity 0%
- Farmington, Minnesota: Frontier 86% vs Xfinity 0%
- Clarksburg, West Virginia: Frontier 81% vs Xfinity 0%
- Beckley, West Virginia: Frontier 79% vs Xfinity 0%
- Spring Creek, Nevada: Frontier 79% vs Xfinity 0%
- Parkersburg, West Virginia: Frontier 77% vs Xfinity 0%
See which one serves your area
Frequently asked questions
Is Xfinity or Frontier more widely available?
In FCC data, Xfinity reports service to at least half of residential locations in more cities (6,599 versus 3,007). Availability at your address is what matters, so check both.
Do Xfinity and Frontier compete in the same areas?
They both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 482 US cities, so many households can choose between them.
How do I decide between Xfinity and Frontier?
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.