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Astound vs Xfinity in Northbrook
Astound starts at half the price with fast 1,500 Mbps cable, but only reaches about 28% of Northbrook, while Xfinity blankets ~99% of the city.
Xfinity wins on reach and raw speed: near-universal ~99% coverage, up to 2,000 Mbps, and a 96/100 speed score make it the safe default in Northbrook. Astound counters with a $20 starting price and a strong 90/100 speed score, plus fast 1,500 Mbps plans where available, but it only reaches about 28% of the city. Pick Xfinity if you want the highest ceiling and the best odds it’s at your address. Pick Astound if it’s available on your block and you want to pay less for still-plenty-fast cable.
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 |
28% | $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
Coverage in Northbrook shifts block to block: Xfinity reaches nearly every address at ~99%, so it’s usually the sure thing. Astound’s ~28% footprint is patchier, so it may serve one street but not the next. Always check both at your exact address, since the winner can flip depending on where you live.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Speed Score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound | Xfinity | Astound | Xfinity | Astound | Xfinity | |||
| 60062 | Northbrook, Sunset Ridge, Mission Hills, White Plains | 16% | 99% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 75 | 97 | Xfinity |
| 60065 | Northbrook (P.O. Box service area) | 8% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 74 | 97 | Xfinity |
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…
The right pick comes down to what you actually do online.
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- 1 Gig down · 1 Gig up Fiber
- 1 Gig down · 50 Mbps up Cable
- 2 Gig down · 300 Mbps up Cable
- 1 Gig down · 35 Mbps up Fiber
- 1 Gig down · 35 Mbps up Cable
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is Astound available at my address in Northbrook or do I have to get Xfinity?
Xfinity covers about 99% of Northbrook while Astound reaches roughly 28%, so Xfinity is far more likely to be available at your address. Enter your exact address on both providers’ sites to confirm, since Astound’s availability changes block to block.
Which is actually cheaper in Northbrook, Astound or Xfinity?
Astound starts at $20/mo versus Xfinity’s $40/mo, making Astound the cheaper starting price. Note both are promotional starting rates, so before signing confirm the post-promo price, equipment fees, and any contract terms to know what you’ll really pay long term.
Which is faster and is it enough for gaming, working from home, and 4K?
Xfinity is faster with up to 2,000 Mbps and a 96/100 speed score versus Astound’s 1,500 Mbps and 90/100, both where available. Either handles 4K and gaming easily, but if you make heavy video calls, check upload speeds since Xfinity offers up to 300 Mbps up versus Astound’s 50.