Xfinity vs Spectrum Internet
Xfinity vs Spectrum: compare starting prices, how long each price lasts, WiFi equipment and contracts, using each provider's own published offers. Check your address: (888) 428-0573.
- From $30/mo
- Up to 1 Gig
- Prices checked Oct 2026
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Prices checked Oct 16, 2026 on provider sites
Xfinity and Spectrum are both cable internet providers, and both describe their networks as fiber-powered, with coaxial cable making the final connection to your home. Which one you can get depends on your address, and some neighborhoods have both. Where you do have a choice, the main differences are how long the price lasts and what's included with WiFi.
Prices side by side (as listed on each provider's site, Oct 16, 2026)
| Speed | Xfinity | Spectrum |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Mbps | not offered in the current lineup | $30/mo for 1 year (Internet 100) |
| 300 Mbps | $45/mo for 5 years | not offered in the current lineup |
| 500 Mbps | $60/mo for 5 years | $40/mo for 1 year (Internet 500) |
| 1 Gig | $70/mo for 5 years | $60/mo for 1 year (Internet 1 Gig) |
Xfinity's prices require autopay from a stored bank account and paperless billing, and they're for new Xfinity Internet customers. After Spectrum's first year, its standard rates apply. Spectrum doesn't publish those standard rates on its internet page, so we can't show the year-two price. Taxes and fees are extra with both.
Key differences
| Xfinity | Spectrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Price lock | 5-Year Price Guarantee | Promo price for 1 year |
| Contract | No annual contract | No contracts |
| Data caps | Unlimited data included | No data caps |
| WiFi equipment | Included with these plans | Modem included; Advanced WiFi $10/mo, included with Internet 1 Gig |
| Backup WiFi option | Not listed | Invincible WiFi with 5G backup and battery: $30/mo, or $20/mo with Advanced WiFi |
| Current extras | Xfinity Mobile line free for 1 year; Peacock Premium for 2 years on 1 Gig (offer ends Oct 25) | Spectrum Mobile free for 1 year; 30-day guarantee |
| Faster tiers | Not listed on the plan page on Oct 16 | 2 Gig in select markets (no price published) |
Which one costs less?
For the first year, Spectrum's headline prices are lower at 500 Mbps and 1 Gig. Two things narrow the gap:
- WiFi: on Spectrum's 500 Mbps plan, in-home WiFi is a $10/mo add-on, which brings it to $50/mo. Xfinity includes WiFi equipment.
- Year two and later: Xfinity's price is locked for five years if you keep autopay and paperless billing. Spectrum moves to its standard rate after 12 months.
If you plan to stay at the same address for several years, add up the full cost over that time, not just the first month.
Which one can you get?
That depends on your street. In our city guides, the comparison sites place Xfinity at almost every address in Miami and Houston, while Spectrum is the main cable network in Dallas. Call (888) 428-0573 and we'll check which one reaches your address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xfinity or Spectrum cheaper?
Spectrum's first-year prices are lower at 500 Mbps and 1 Gig. Xfinity locks its price for five years, while Spectrum's rises to standard rates after year one. WiFi is included with Xfinity and costs $10/mo on most Spectrum plans.
Do Xfinity and Spectrum have contracts?
Neither one requires an annual contract for these plans.
Do they have data caps?
Xfinity includes unlimited data with these plans, and Spectrum says its plans have no data caps.
Can I choose between Xfinity and Spectrum at my address?
Sometimes. In Houston, for example, the comparison sites list both, although Spectrum covers a much smaller part of the city. Call (888) 428-0573 and we'll check your address.
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