Verizon Fios vs. Xfinity
Unlike Xfinity’s cable network, the fast internet of Verizon Fios runs on a 100% fiber-optic network that delivers upload speeds up to 25x faster.
Based on comparison of Fios 1 Gig plan wired upload speeds of up to 880 Mbps versus Xfinity’s advertised cable network maximum upload speeds of 35 Mbps as of October 11, 2021.


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Faster upload speeds
Fios upload speeds are up to 25x faster than Xfinity's cable network.
**Based on comparison of Fios 1 Gig plan wired upload speeds of up to 880 Mbps versus Xfinity’s advertised cable network maximum upload speeds of 35 Mbps as of October 11, 2021.
Get up to 880 Mbps vs. 20 Mbps.
Fios 1 Gig’s max upload speeds blast past what you get from Xfinity 900 Mbps.
Get up to 500 Mbps vs. 20 Mbps.
Fios 500 Mbps internet provides 500 Mbps upload speeds.
Fios 500 Mbps available in select locations.
Xfinity 600 Mbps can’t.The Fios advantage
Here's why you'll love switching from Xfinity to Fios
No extra fees
Fios plans don’t have a Broadcast TV Fee or Regional Sports Network Fee.
Whole-Home Wi-Fi with Fios 1 Gig
With Whole-Home Wi-Fi, Fios 1 Gig customers get a router rental included and one Wi-Fi extender rental provided when tech recommended or customer-requested.
Whole-Home Wi-Fi includes one Fios router and Wi-Fi extender rental. Wi-Fi extender provided during or after installation if recommended after Wi-Fi performance analysis by Fios Tech or upon customer request. Self-install includes one router, and if requested by customer, one extender. Additional extenders available to rent for $10/mo. or buy for $199. If you change your Fios Gigabit Connection service, router ($15/mo.) and extender rental ($5/mo.) charges are no longer included, but may be added for an extra $20/mo.
Your Fios TV your way
Fios TV offers subscriptions to the best sports packages - ESPN, NBA, MLB, NHL, NFL Redzone & more.
Things are different with Fios.100% fiber optic, 100% phenomenal.
The Fios advantage
No expiring promo pricing.
Unlike Xfinity, Fios does not have promotional pricing that expires after a year or two.
Upload as fast as you download.
Download speeds are important, but with Fios 500 Mbps and 300 Mbps plans, you can get fast, symmetrical uploads and download speeds for better video chatting, streaming and gaming.
Pay for what you want.
Combine any internet and TV plan to get exactly what you want. With the Your Fios TV plan, we can even recommend a TV plan based on your five favorite channels.
About Verizon
Fios is the internet your home wants to handle everything it demands. Get the fastest upload speeds on the 100% fiber-optic network.