Ziply Fiber vs. Xfinity: Plans, Prices and Uploads
By RSINC editorial team | Updated
Ziply Fiber and Xfinity overlap across parts of Washington, Oregon and Idaho, where shoppers often see both fiber-to-the-home and cable offers for the same street. Ziply also sells in Montana; Xfinity’s national footprint does not. The comparison below uses plan details checked on Ziply Fiber’s and Xfinity’s own sites on November 9, 2026. Prices, uploads and promotions still vary by address, so treat every figure as a dated advertisement until your Broadband Facts label confirms it.
What was verified on Ziply’s site?
Ziply’s residential fiber cards list Fiber 100/100, Fiber 300/300, Fiber Gig and 2 Gig Fiber, with multi-gig 5, 10 and 50 Gig called out for higher-intensity needs. Speeds are symmetrical: the marketed upload matches the marketed download on those fiber tiers. The internet marketing page advertises service as low as $35 per month and, as of this check, a limited-time offer ending November 22, 2026, with free professional installation described as a $90 value. 2 Gig cards advertise the first month free where the offer applies.
Ziply advertises no annual contract. Its listed prices require paperless billing and autopay with a debit card or ACH, and its current promotion is for new residential customers. Router inclusion is plan-specific: the current 300/300, Gig and 2 Gig cards list a router; do not assume the entry-level plan includes the same equipment. Exact higher-tier prices require an address check. See the Ziply Fiber provider guide for more context.
What was verified on Xfinity’s site?
Xfinity’s internet service page, checked the same day, advertises 300 Mbps at $45 per month for five years, 500 Mbps at $50 per month for five years and 1 Gig at $60 per month for five years under its 5-Year Price Guarantee, with no annual contract and cancel-anytime language. A separate one-year path lists 300 Mbps at $40 per month. Current cards say unlimited data and Wi-Fi equipment are included. Autopay with a stored bank account and paperless billing are required. The advertised offer ends December 1, 2026, is for new customers and excludes taxes and fees, which can change. Xfinity also states that its internet is powered by fiber and connected to the premises by coaxial cable—hybrid fiber-coax, not end-to-end fiber to the home. For bill anatomy beyond the headline, see what you actually pay for Xfinity Home Internet and the Xfinity provider page.
| Check (Nov 9, 2026) | Ziply Fiber (official pages) | Xfinity (official pages) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry advertised price | From $35/mo (Fiber 100/100; paperless + debit/ACH autopay) | $45/mo for 5 years (300 Mbps) or $40/mo for 1 year (300 Mbps) |
| Other verified card prices | Higher tiers address-check / label; not invented here | $50/mo 500 Mbps and $60/mo 1 Gig for 5 years |
| Uploads | Symmetrical on listed fiber tiers | Varies by market on Broadband Facts labels; often far below download on coax |
| Equipment | Router inclusion varies by tier; confirm the order | Current 5-year cards say Wi-Fi equipment included |
| Contract | No annual contract listed | No annual contract; 5-year base-rate lock on advertised cards |
| Data | No data caps listed | Unlimited data on current cards |
| Install promo noted | Free pro install ($90 value) through Nov 22, 2026; first month free on 2 Gig where offered | Same-day setup language on marketing page; confirm fees on your label |
Uploads and latency matter more than the download headline
Symmetrical fiber is useful for large uploads, multiple video calls and cloud backups. Xfinity upload speeds depend on the technology and upgrades serving your address. Compare both providers’ Broadband Facts labels instead of assuming that equal advertised download speeds mean equal uploads.
Latency also depends on the connection and local conditions. Compare address-specific Broadband Facts labels and use a wired test after installation. RSINC’s fiber-powered vs. real fiber guide explains the last-mile technology distinction.
Equipment, bundles and DSL traps
Confirm the equipment included with the exact Ziply tier you order. Xfinity’s current five-year offers include Wi-Fi equipment and unlimited data, but optional products and other charges may still apply. Keep a copy of the selected offer and reconcile it with the order summary.
Xfinity’s strength in many Northwest suburbs is the broader TV and mobile ecosystem. Ziply markets internet without requiring a bundle. If you only want a simple fiber bill, Ziply’s no-bundle stance is the cleaner fit. If you already want Xfinity Mobile or TV, compare the combined bill rather than internet alone. Related head-to-heads on RSINC include Xfinity vs AT&T, Xfinity vs Google Fiber, Xfinity vs T-Mobile Home Internet and Xfinity vs Optimum.
In smaller Ziply towns the address check may still return copper DSL with much lower top speeds than the fiber cards on this page. When that happens and Xfinity cable reaches the same street, cable is often the better everyday pick despite asymmetrical uploads. State directories for Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana help you see which providers are recorded locally.
Which should you pick?
- Choose Ziply fiber when the address check shows a fiber tier, you care about symmetrical uploads and the actual plan terms and equipment fit your needs.
- Choose Xfinity when Ziply only offers DSL, when you want the 5-year price lock and included gateway on the current cards, or when TV and mobile bundles change the total-household math.
- If neither wired option fits—or the street is still unserved—compare Starlink, Viasat and Hughesnet at the exact address, with sky view, equipment, plan and property-permission checks. ZIP screening does not establish eligibility. Viasat’s speeds and terms are address-specific and are not described here as guaranteed.
Recheck both providers’ sites and Broadband Facts labels the day you order. The November 22 Ziply install promo and the December 1 Xfinity offer end date on the pages reviewed will not necessarily still apply.
For help comparing internet at your address, call RSINC at 1-877-697-2926 or compare local providers.
Reviewed November 9, 2026. Availability, prices and terms can change.