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Astound vs Xfinity in Washington
Washington shoppers trade Astound’s lower $20 starting price for Xfinity’s broader reach and stronger upload speeds where available.
Xfinity is the better overall pick because it reaches more Washington homes and offers stronger download and upload performance, though Astound starts at half the price. Xfinity wins on speed and coverage: its 2,000/300 Mbps plan reaches about 82% of the city, while Xfinity reaches about 99% overall. Astound wins on price, starting at $20/mo versus $40/mo for Xfinity. Choose Xfinity for heavier streaming, gaming, or work-from-home needs; choose Astound if your address is covered and keeping the monthly bill low matters most.
At a glance
Astound vs. Xfinity, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound |
Cable | 1 Gig 50 Mbps upload |
75% | $20/mo | Budget-friendly |
| Xfinity |
Cable | 2 Gig 300 Mbps upload |
99% | $40/mo | Fastest plans here |
Coverage map
Two different questions, two views. Top speed shows who offers the faster plan where you can actually get it. Coverage shows who reaches more of each ZIP. Or pick a single provider to see just its footprint.
Neighborhood breakdown
The better choice can shift by ZIP and neighborhood because coverage varies block to block in Washington. Xfinity reaches about 99% of the city overall, while Astound reaches about 75%; check your exact address before choosing a plan.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound | Xfinity | Astound | Xfinity | Astound | Xfinity | |||
| 20002 | Capitol Hill, H Street Corridor, Trinidad, Eckington | 40% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 22 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 20011 | Petworth, Brightwood, 16th Street Heights, Crestwood | 98% | 99% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 55 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 20019 | Deanwood, Benning, Lincoln Heights, Marshall Heights | 95% | 99% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 54 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 20016 | Tenleytown, American University Park, Spring Valley, Palisades | 94% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 53 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 20008 | Cleveland Park, Woodley Park, Forest Hills, Van Ness | 87% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 49 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 20001 | Shaw, Mount Vernon Triangle, Bloomingdale, Truxton Circle | 50% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 29 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 20020 | Anacostia, Hillcrest, Fairlawn, Congress Heights | 94% | 99% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 53 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 20003 | Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Barracks Row, Southwest Waterfront | 19% | 98% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 11 | 77 | Xfinity |
| 20017 | Brookland, Michigan Park, Catholic University | 94% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 53 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 20012 | Takoma, Shepherd Park, Colonial Village | 99% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 56 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 20018 | Woodridge, Langdon, North Michigan Park | 89% | 99% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 50 | 77 | Xfinity |
| 20009 | Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, Kalorama, U Street Corridor | 89% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 51 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 20015 | Chevy Chase, Friendship Heights, Barnaby Woods | 100% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 56 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 20007 | Georgetown, Burleith, Glover Park | 64% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 36 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 20010 | Columbia Heights, Mount Pleasant, Park View | 89% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 50 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 20032 | Congress Heights, Washington Highlands, Bellevue, Anacostia | 86% | 98% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 48 | 77 | Xfinity |
| 20005 | Logan Circle, Downtown, Mount Vernon Square | 75% | 98% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 42 | 77 | Xfinity |
| 20037 | Foggy Bottom, West End, GWU | 72% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 41 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 20036 | Dupont Circle, Downtown, Connecticut Avenue | 73% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 41 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 20006 | Foggy Bottom, West End, Downtown | 25% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 14 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 20024 | Southwest Waterfront, The Wharf, L’Enfant Plaza | 21% | 88% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 12 | 69 | Xfinity |
| 20052 | George Washington University, Foggy Bottom | 26% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 15 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 20004 | Penn Quarter, Downtown, Federal Triangle | 47% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 26 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 20040 | Petworth, Brightwood, 16th Street Heights | 100% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 57 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 20027 | Palisades, Georgetown | 24% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 14 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 20260 | U.S. Postal Service HQ, L’Enfant Plaza, Southwest Waterfront | 20% | 70% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 11 | 55 | Xfinity |
Rank score (0–100) is each provider’s Speed Score, discounted for weak upload, times the share of that ZIP it reaches — the same rule that orders providers on the Washington city page, so it moves as availability changes street to street.
Which is better for…
The right pick comes down to what you actually do online.
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is Astound or Xfinity available at my Washington address?
Xfinity reaches about 99% of Washington overall, while Astound reaches about 75%. Availability can still vary block to block, so check your exact address before signing up.
Which is cheaper, Astound or Xfinity, and what will I actually pay?
Astound starts at $20/mo, compared with $40/mo for Xfinity. These are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing; then choose based on the full cost for your address.
Is Xfinity faster than Astound for gaming, working from home, or 4K streaming?
Xfinity’s 2,000/300 Mbps plan reaches about 82% of the city, while Astound’s 1,500/50 Mbps plan reaches about 75%. Xfinity has the higher speed score at 89/100 versus Astound’s 80/100, but check which plan reaches your address before deciding.