CenturyLink vs. Xfinity
Xfinity from Comcast and CenturyLink are premium internet providers committed to equipping U.S. customers with the highest quality of broadband services available. With coverage availability across 40 states, Xfinity is currently listed as the largest cable provider in the U.S. On the other hand, CenturyLink provides DSL services to over 39 states, making it the 3rd largest U.S. provider of DSL. Review the details of their various internet plans and broadband services noted below.
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| CenturyLink vs. Xfinity Comparison |
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| Provider | CenturyLink | Xfinity |
| Speed | 100-940 Mbps | 50-2,000 Mbps |
| Pricing | $50-65/mo. | $29.99-299.95/mo. |
| Service Type | DSL, Fiber, Copper or Fixed Wireless | Cable or Fiber |
| CenturyLink vs. Xfinity FEATURE COMPARISON |
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| Provider | CenturyLink | Xfinity |
| High-Speed Plans | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited Data | Yes | Select Plans |
| Contract-Free Plans | Yes | No |
| TV Service | No | Yes |
| Phone Service | Yes | Yes |
CenturyLink Internet Deals †
Last updated on 7/13/2021†All plans not available in all areas or to all customers. Verify details with CenturyLink.
Xfinity Internet Deals †
Last updated on 7/20/2021†All plans not available in all areas or to all customers. Verify details with Xfinity.
CenturyLink vs. Xfinity Performance Overview
Reported as the largest cable provider in the United States, Xfinity from Comcast offers cable and fiber services to over 111 million people. Xfinity customers have the option to bundle their high-speed internet with television and/or phone service. Unlimited data and contract-free plans are available for an extra fee.
As the 3rd largest DSL provider and the 5th largest fiber provider in the U.S., CenturyLink provides internet service to approximately 59 million people. Along with DSL and fiber networks, CenturyLink also offers copper and fixed wireless internet services in select areas. Similar to Xfinity, CenturyLink customers also have the option to bundle internet with television and/or phone services.
CenturyLink Installation
CenturyLink offers customers a self-installation option for a one-time fee of $50 that includes shipping and handling of equipment.
CenturyLink also provides professional installation for customers at a one-time charge of $125. For homes that have not been wired with fiber, a skilled technician from CenturyLink will install the necessary wires that will run from the outside in.
Xfinity Installation
Professional installation and self-installation are offered to Xfinity customers.
Depending on the Xfinity plan selected, fees for professional installation range from $60-90 and is a must for homes that have never been wired for Xfinity services. Returning Xfinity customers have the convenient option of self-installing the internet on their own terms.
CenturyLink Contracts, Equipment Fees & Fine Print
CenturyLink provides customers with contract-free plans, which means there are no early termination fees.
CenturyLink offers contracts ranging anywhere from 24-36 months. Early termination fees vary when cancelling a contract with CenturyLink. If customers decide to end services, they will be responsible for returning their equipment (if rented) and any amount that is due on their account. CenturyLink customers have the option to either rent a modem and router for $10/month or purchase the equipment for $150. CenturyLink may waive installation or equipment fees when customers sign up for a contract during select promotional periods.
Xfinity Contracts, Equipment Fees & Fine Print
Most Xfinity plans require contracts ranging from 12-24 months.
For an extra fee of $10/month, Xfinity customers can opt for a contract-free plan, which allows you to cancel at anytime without facing penalty fees. There is no standard early termination fee, but customers who end their contract early will need to pay a monthly penalty fee for each remaining month of their contract. Xfinity’s early termination fee can range anywhere between $5-10/month. Equipment rental fees start at $11/month for basic equipment that include a modem and router.
CenturyLink Data Caps
Similar to Xfinity, CenturyLink also has a 1 TB data cap on most of their plans. In select areas, CenturyLink provides 50 GB for $10 if customers go over the 1 TB cap.
Xfinity Data Caps
There is a 1 TB data cap on all Xfinity internet plans. Customers are able to purchase an additional 50 GB of data for $10 in select areas. Xfinity also provides the option to pay a flat fee of $50/month for unlimited data with any plan.
100 Mbps CenturyLink Internet
We switched to CenturyLink and could not be happier. It is so much faster, has never cut out and had the best installation customer service. The price is also great.
Love Centurylink
We have had Centurylink landline for literally decades. It was a no-brainer for us to use them for internet and landline when we moved into our new home. Our home was built in an area with their new fiber internet. They installed it on the day scheduled, at the scheduled time. The technician was great. Had it up and running quickly. Have not had any problems. Both the internet and landline are cheaper than we were paying Cox for just the internet. Had a very bad experience with our previous ISP. Kept dropping calls. Hope to have Centurylink for decades to come.
Great Service
First time Xfinity subscriber. Exceeded my expectations. I can honestly say I was very impressed with all aspects of Xfinity. I just purchased a home in Delray Beach FL. From the initial appointment call to complete installation, Xfinity exceeded my expectations. Very impressed with the Tech. The tech arrived early. He introduced himself and ask me about my expectations. He explained what he was going to do and would have me watching NFL football today. Walked me through the setup and all options of the remote. I ordered cable and internet. I will say the internet service is faster than others. Very impressed with Xfinity.
Great internet service experience
I had a problem with internet connectivity. The service person from Xfinity who came today (May 25) was outstanding. He was courteous, knowledgeable, and patient -- a real pro. He checked outdoor connections, the indoor cable, the modem, etc., and kept going until the problem was resolved. I hope Xfinity gives him a commendation for his great work.
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