Ziply Fiber vs. Xfinity (Pacific Northwest)
In much of the Pacific Northwest, the choice is Ziply's fiber or Xfinity's cable. Here's how they compare.
Where Ziply Fiber reaches you, choose it for symmetrical speeds and very low latency. Xfinity's 5-year guarantee plans start at $45 for 300 Mbps and are available more widely. Ziply shows prices only after you enter an address, so compare the full monthly cost for your home.
Side by side
Which to choose
- Ziply for working from home, uploads, gaming and multi-gig speeds.
- Xfinity where Ziply's fiber hasn't reached, or if you want a published 5-year lock.
- Some Ziply areas are still copper DSL; make sure your address gets fiber.
Reviews: Ziply · Xfinity. See also Xfinity deals and plans.
Questions to ask Ziply before ordering
- Is my address fiber or DSL?
- What's the monthly price after any promotion, and is there a price guarantee?
- Is there an installation or equipment fee?
- Which router is included, and does it support Wi-Fi 7?
Switching from Xfinity
- Check whether you're on an older Xfinity plan with a data cap or year-two increase.
- Keep Xfinity until Ziply is installed.
- Return the Xfinity gateway to avoid an unreturned-equipment fee.
What it costs over three years
Who each suits
- Ziply Fiber: uploads, video calls, gaming and multi-gig speeds.
- Xfinity: wider availability and a published 5-year price guarantee.
- Make sure your Ziply address is fiber, not DSL.
Questions
Is Ziply Fiber better than Xfinity?
Where Ziply has fiber, it usually is: equal upload and download speeds and lower latency. Xfinity is available more widely.
Who owns Ziply Fiber?
BCE, Bell Canada's parent company, which bought it on Aug 1, 2025. Ziply runs as a separate business based in Kirkland, Washington.
Is Ziply Fiber available in my area?
Ziply serves parts of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Enter your address on Ziply's site; some areas are still DSL.
Is Xfinity available in the Pacific Northwest?
Yes, Xfinity serves much of the Seattle and Portland areas and other parts of the region.
Sources (2)
- Plan pages and Broadband Facts labels from Ziply Fiber, Xfinity, checked Oct 2026
- Company press releases and regulatory filings on the ownership changes mentioned
Prices and offers change often; confirm at your address before you order. How we research
Jean founded ShopHighSpeed after trying to find one straight answer about business internet in his own town. He has been a Comcast and Verizon Fios customer, and ranks providers on what they actually deliver, not on what they advertise.
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