Best Internet Providers · head-to-head
Xfinity vs AT&T Fiber
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for internet providers. Xfinity has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
Xfinity has the lower entry price — Xfinity starts at $40/mo, AT&T Fiber at $50/mo. Free tier: Xfinity No, AT&T Fiber No. HIPAA: Xfinity —, AT&T Fiber —.
As of 2026-06-13 · figures link to their source below
Side by side
Xfinity
$40/mo entryAT&T Fiber
$50/mo entrySources — Xfinity: highspeedinternet.com (verified 2026-06-13) · AT&T Fiber: highspeedinternet.com (verified 2026-06-13)
Key features
Xfinity: Hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) cable network, DOCSIS 3.1; xFi Gateway included (tri-band Wi-Fi, 4 Ethernet ports, built-in advanced security); xFi app for network management, parental controls, and device pausing; Over 20 million Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide; Internet Essentials low-income program (~$9.95/mo for eligible households); No annual contract required
AT&T Fiber: 100% fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) symmetrical speeds from 300 Mbps to 5 Gbps; No data caps on all fiber plans; No annual contract required; All-Fi Wi-Fi 6E gateway included (Internet 1000 and above); ActiveArmor internet security (network-level threat blocking); Access from AT&T low-income program (~$30/mo for qualifying households); Mobile + fiber bundle discounts available with AT&T Wireless