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Xfinity vs i3 Broadband in Peoria
Peoria shoppers trade Xfinity’s broader, cheaper cable availability for i3 Broadband’s faster fiber uploads where service reaches their address.
Xfinity is the better overall pick because it reaches more of Peoria, offers faster downloads where available, and starts at $40/mo versus i3 Broadband at $49.99/mo. Xfinity wins on coverage and speed score, while i3 wins on upload performance with 1,000/1,000 Mbps where available; price favors Xfinity. Xfinity reaches about 79% of the city, and its 2,000/300 Mbps tier reaches about 69%; i3 reaches about 52%, with its 1,000/1,000 Mbps tier available across that same share. Choose Xfinity for broader availability and value, or i3 for fiber uploads at your address.
At a glance
Xfinity vs. i3 Broadband, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity |
Cable | 2 Gig 300 Mbps upload |
79% | $40/mo | Fastest plans here |
| i3 Broadband |
Fiber | 1 Gig 1 Gig upload |
52% | $49.99/mo | Solid fiber option |
Coverage map
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Neighborhood breakdown
The choice can shift by ZIP and neighborhood because coverage varies block to block in Peoria. Xfinity reaches about 79% of the city overall, while i3 Broadband reaches about 52%, so check both addresses before deciding.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | i3 Broadband | Xfinity | i3 Broadband | Xfinity | i3 Broadband | |||
| 61615 | Dunlap Area, Weaver Ridge, North Peoria, Charter Oak | 81% | 64% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 66 | 52 | Xfinity |
| 61604 | West Bluff, Bradley University Area, Uplands, Moss-Bradley | 97% | 63% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 79 | 51 | Xfinity |
| 61614 | Northwest Peoria, Sheridan-Loucks, Northmoor, Junction City | 100% | 93% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 82 | 76 | Xfinity |
| 61607 | Bartonville, Kingston Mines Area, Timber-Hollis | 88% | 61% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 72 | 49 | Xfinity |
| 61605 | South Side, South Peoria, Southtown | 96% | 32% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 79 | 26 | Xfinity |
| 61603 | East Bluff, North Valley, Averyville | 100% | 62% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 82 | 50 | Xfinity |
| 61606 | West Bluff, Near North Side, Medical District | 100% | 24% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 82 | 19 | Xfinity |
| 61602 | Downtown Peoria, Warehouse District, East Bluff | 98% | 60% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 81 | 49 | Xfinity |
| 61601 | Downtown Peoria, Central Business District | 100% | 79% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 82 | 64 | Xfinity |
| 61651 | Peoria (PO Box), Central Peoria | 100% | 79% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 82 | 64 | Xfinity |
| 61652 | Peoria (PO Box), Central Peoria | 100% | 79% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 82 | 64 | Xfinity |
| 61653 | Peoria (PO Box), Central Peoria | 100% | 79% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 82 | 64 | Xfinity |
| 61654 | Peoria (P.O. Box ZIP, no specific neighborhood) | 100% | 79% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 82 | 64 | Xfinity |
| 61655 | Peoria (P.O. Box ZIP, no specific neighborhood) | 100% | 79% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 82 | 64 | Xfinity |
| 61656 | Peoria (P.O. Box ZIP, no specific neighborhood) | 100% | 79% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 82 | 64 | 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 Peoria city page, so it moves as availability changes street to street.
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is Xfinity or i3 Broadband available at my Peoria address?
Xfinity reaches about 79% of Peoria overall, while i3 Broadband reaches about 52%. Availability varies block to block, so check your exact address with both providers before ordering.
Which is cheaper in Peoria, Xfinity or i3 Broadband, and what will I actually pay?
Xfinity starts at $40/mo, while i3 Broadband starts at $49.99/mo. These are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing; review the full offer for your address before choosing.
Which is faster for gaming, working from home, or 4K streaming in Peoria?
Xfinity offers up to 2,000/300 Mbps where its tier reaches about 69% of the city, while i3 Broadband offers up to 1,000/1,000 Mbps where it reaches about 52%. Xfinity has the higher speed score at 93/100 versus i3 Broadband’s 81/100, but check your address and upload needs before deciding.