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Xfinity vs Metronet Holdings in Tallahassee
Metronet Holdings offers faster symmetrical fiber at $49.95, but Xfinity’s cheaper cable reaches about 92% of Tallahassee versus Metronet’s roughly 64%.
Metronet Holdings wins on raw performance with symmetrical fiber up to 5120 Mbps and a 97/100 speed score, but it only reaches about 64% of Tallahassee. Xfinity is the safer bet on availability (~92% coverage) and price, starting at $40/mo versus Metronet’s $49.95/mo. If Metronet’s fiber reaches your address and you want fast uploads, take it. If you want the widest coverage and the lowest entry price, Xfinity’s cable is the practical pick.
At a glance
Xfinity vs. Metronet Holdings, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity |
Cable | 2 Gig 300 Mbps upload |
92% | $40/mo | Widest availability |
| Metronet Holdings |
Fiber | 5 Gig 5 Gig upload |
64% | $49.95/mo | Top fiber speeds |
Coverage map
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Neighborhood breakdown
Availability shifts block to block in Tallahassee, so the winner often depends on your exact address. Xfinity’s cable footprint is broad across roughly 92% of the city, while Metronet’s fiber concentrates in the ~64% of areas already wired for it. Always check both at your specific address before deciding.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Speed Score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Metronet Holdings | Xfinity | Metronet Holdings | Xfinity | Metronet Holdings | |||
| 32303 | Lake Jackson, Frenchtown, Betton Hills (west), Midtown (north) | 99% | 88% | 2 Gig | 5 Gig | 94 | 95 | Metronet Holdings |
| 32301 | Downtown Tallahassee, Myers Park, Southwood (northern edge), All Saints District | 99% | 85% | 2 Gig | 5 Gig | 94 | 95 | Metronet Holdings |
| 32304 | FSU Campus Area, Seminole, Levy Park, West Pensacola Street Corridor | 97% | 63% | 2 Gig | 5 Gig | 94 | 90 | Xfinity |
| 32305 | Woodville, Crawfordville Road Corridor, Oak Ridge | 92% | 14% | 2 Gig | 5 Gig | 93 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 32312 | Killearn Lakes Plantation, Bull Run, Ox Bottom Manor, Summerbrooke | 94% | 81% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 93 | 94 | Metronet Holdings |
| 32309 | Killearn Estates, Bradfordville, Killearn Lakes Plantation, Velda Dairy | 73% | 60% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 89 | 90 | Metronet Holdings |
| 32308 | Betton Hills, Killearn Estates (south), Piedmont, Mahan Drive Corridor | 99% | 89% | 2 Gig | 5 Gig | 94 | 95 | Metronet Holdings |
| 32310 | Southwest Tallahassee, Lake Bradford, Woodville Highway Corridor, Capitola | 90% | 22% | 2 Gig | 5 Gig | 93 | 82 | Xfinity |
| 32311 | Southwood, Woodland Hall, Capital Circle Southeast Corridor | 98% | 67% | 2 Gig | 5 Gig | 94 | 91 | Xfinity |
| 32317 | Mahan Drive Corridor (east), Weems Road Area, Buck Lake, Chaires (west) | 81% | 56% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 91 | 89 | Xfinity |
| 32302 | Downtown Tallahassee (PO Box service), Central Tallahassee | 99% | 94% | 2 Gig | 5 Gig | 94 | 96 | Metronet Holdings |
| 32314 | Central Tallahassee (PO Box service), Downtown Tallahassee | 100% | 67% | 2 Gig | 5 Gig | 94 | 91 | Xfinity |
| 32315 | Central Tallahassee (PO Box service), North Tallahassee | 100% | 97% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 94 | 97 | Metronet Holdings |
Speed Score (0–100) blends each provider’s coverage and top speed in that specific ZIP, so it moves as availability changes street to street.
Which is better for…
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is Metronet available at my address in Tallahassee or only Xfinity?
Metronet Holdings fiber reaches about 64% of Tallahassee, while Xfinity cable covers roughly 92%, so Xfinity is more likely to serve your home. Enter your exact address on both providers’ sites, since fiber availability changes street by street.
Which is cheaper in Tallahassee, Xfinity or Metronet?
Xfinity starts at $40/mo versus Metronet Holdings at $49.95/mo, making Xfinity the lower entry price. Note these are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo price, equipment fees, and any contract terms before you sign.
Which is faster for gaming, 4K, and working from home?
Metronet Holdings is faster on paper with symmetrical speeds up to 5120/5120 Mbps and a 97/100 speed score, versus Xfinity’s up to 2000/300 Mbps and 93/100, both where available. For heavy uploads like video calls and streaming, Metronet’s symmetrical fiber wins; if it’s not at your address, Xfinity’s speeds still cover 4K and WFH comfortably.