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AT&T vs Xfinity in Atlanta
Atlanta shoppers trade AT&T’s faster fiber uploads for Xfinity’s broader reach and lower starting price.
Xfinity is the better overall pick in Atlanta because it reaches about 98% of the city, starts at $40/mo, and offers strong download performance where available. AT&T wins on speed, with faster uploads and a higher speed score, while Xfinity wins on coverage and starting price. Choose AT&T if its fiber reaches your address and you want maximum performance; choose Xfinity for broader availability, solid cable speeds, and the cheaper monthly starting rate.
At a glance
AT&T vs. Xfinity, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |
Fiber | 5 Gig 5 Gig upload |
92% | $35/mo | Top fiber speeds |
| Xfinity |
Cable | 2 Gig 300 Mbps upload |
98% | $40/mo | Widest availability |
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 Atlanta. AT&T fiber reaches about 67% of the city, while Xfinity reaches about 98%, so check availability at your exact address before deciding.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Xfinity | AT&T | Xfinity | AT&T | Xfinity | |||
| 30349 | College Park, South Fulton, Union City | 79% | 97% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 76 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 30344 | East Point, Hapeville | 81% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 77 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 30318 | West Midtown, Underwood Hills, Grove Park, Berkeley Park | 66% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 64 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 30316 | East Atlanta, Ormewood Park, Edgewood, Kirkwood | 83% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 80 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 30315 | Grant Park, Chosewood Park, Lakewood Heights, South Atlanta | 83% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 80 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 30331 | Southwest Atlanta, Cascade Heights, Ben Hill | 72% | 97% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 69 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 30310 | West End, Adair Park, Cascade Heights, Oakland City | 75% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 72 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 30312 | Grant Park, Cabbagetown, Old Fourth Ward, Summerhill | 69% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 67 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 30354 | Hapeville, Southeast Atlanta, Lakewood Heights | 73% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 70 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 30317 | Kirkwood, East Lake, Oakhurst | 95% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 91 | 80 | AT&T |
| 30341 | Chamblee, Brookhaven, Northlake | 82% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 79 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 30314 | Vine City, English Avenue, Atlanta University Center, Hunter Hills | 45% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 43 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 30311 | Cascade Heights, West End, Mozley Park, Adams Park | 76% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 73 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 30340 | Doraville, Northlake, Chamblee | 69% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 66 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 30319 | Brookhaven, Chamblee (part), North Buckhead area | 84% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 81 | 80 | AT&T |
| 30306 | Virginia-Highland, Morningside, Poncey-Highland, Druid Hills | 72% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 69 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 30309 | Midtown, Ansley Park, Atlantic Station, Sherwood Forest | 57% | 97% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 55 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 30338 | Dunwoody, Sandy Springs | 80% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 77 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 30307 | Inman Park, Little Five Points, Candler Park, Lake Claire | 86% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 83 | 80 | AT&T |
| 30327 | Buckhead, Mount Paran, Chastain Park, West Paces Ferry | 87% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 84 | 80 | AT&T |
| 30339 | Vinings, Cumberland, Smyrna | 38% | 90% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 36 | 72 | Xfinity |
| 30305 | Buckhead, Peachtree Battle, Garden Hills, Pharr Road | 89% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 85 | 80 | AT&T |
| 30337 | College Park, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport | 64% | 97% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 62 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 30303 | Downtown Atlanta, Georgia State University, Five Points, Sweet Auburn | 14% | 95% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 13 | 76 | Xfinity |
| 30329 | North Druid Hills, Emory, Toco Hills | 69% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 66 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 30328 | Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Perimeter Center | 70% | 98% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 67 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 30342 | Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Chastain Park | 85% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 82 | 80 | AT&T |
| 30350 | Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Spalding | 67% | 97% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 64 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 30345 | Northlake, North Druid Hills, Toco Hills | 80% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 77 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 30324 | Morningside, Piedmont Heights, Lindbergh, Cheshire Bridge | 78% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 75 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 30308 | Midtown, Old Fourth Ward, Sweet Auburn | 46% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 44 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 30313 | Downtown Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park, Castleberry Hill | 14% | 98% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 14 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 30360 | Dunwoody, Doraville, Peachtree Corners | 77% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 74 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 30336 | Adamsville, Fulton Industrial, Southwest Atlanta | 55% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 52 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 30334 | Georgia State Capitol, Downtown Atlanta | 24% | 96% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 23 | 77 | Xfinity |
| 30364 | College Park, East Point, South Fulton | 87% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 84 | 80 | AT&T |
| 30346 | Perimeter Center, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs | 73% | 97% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 70 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 30326 | Buckhead, Lenox, Phipps Plaza | 62% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 59 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 30301 | Downtown Atlanta (PO Box/general delivery), Atlanta | 6% | 94% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 6 | 75 | Xfinity |
| 31119 | Chamblee, Brookhaven, Dunwoody | 95% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 91 | 80 | AT&T |
| 30302 | Downtown Atlanta (PO Box), Georgia State University area | 70% | 98% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 67 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 30366 | Doraville, Chamblee, Dunwoody | 93% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 89 | 80 | AT&T |
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 Atlanta 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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- 5 Gig down · 5 Gig up Fiber
- 1 Gig down · 1 Gig up Fiber
- 100 Mbps down · 20 Mbps up Copper
- 2 Gig down · 300 Mbps up Cable
- 1 Gig down · 35 Mbps up Cable
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is AT&T fiber available at my Atlanta address?
AT&T fiber’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps tier reaches about 67% of Atlanta, while AT&T service across all technologies reaches about 92% of the city. Check your exact address to confirm whether fiber is available rather than assuming the citywide figure applies to your home.
Which is cheaper, AT&T or Xfinity, and what will I actually pay?
AT&T starts at $35/mo, while Xfinity starts at $40/mo. These are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing. Check the final offer for your address before you order.
Which is faster for gaming, working from home, or 4K streaming?
AT&T’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 67% of the city, while Xfinity’s 2,000/300 Mbps tier reaches about 68%. AT&T is faster where it reaches your address, especially for uploads, so check availability and choose it if fiber is offered.