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Xfinity vs i3 Broadband in Urbana
Urbana’s trade-off is Xfinity’s broader, cheaper cable availability versus i3 Broadband’s faster uploads where its fiber reaches your address.
Xfinity is the better overall pick in Urbana because it reaches about 50% of the city, starts at $40/mo, and combines broader availability with a higher 87/100 speed score. i3 Broadband wins on upload speed, while Xfinity wins on coverage and starting price. Choose i3 if its fiber service reaches your address and you regularly upload large files or need strong video-call performance; choose Xfinity for wider availability, faster-rated service overall, and a lower entry price. Both can fit everyday use, but address-level availability is the deciding check.
At a glance
Xfinity vs. i3 Broadband, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity |
Cable | 1 Gig 35 Mbps upload |
50% | $40/mo | Fastest plans here |
| i3 Broadband |
Fiber | 1 Gig 1 Gig upload |
32% | $49.99/mo | Solid fiber option |
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
Availability can shift block by block across Urbana: Xfinity reaches about 50% of the city overall, while i3 Broadband reaches about 32%. Check your exact address, because a nearby street may have a different provider or tier available.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | i3 Broadband | Xfinity | i3 Broadband | Xfinity | i3 Broadband | |||
| 61802 | East Urbana, Yankee Ridge, Beringer Commons, Stone Creek | 84% | 67% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 49 | 54 | i3 Broadband |
| 61801 | University of Illinois Campus, Downtown Urbana, Crystal Lake Park, West Urbana | 99% | 95% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 58 | 77 | i3 Broadband |
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 Urbana 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 Xfinity or i3 Broadband available at my Urbana address?
Xfinity reaches about 50% of Urbana overall, while i3 Broadband reaches about 32%. Availability varies by block, so enter your exact address and confirm the service and tier offered before choosing.
Which is cheaper in Urbana, 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.
Which is faster for gaming, working from home, or 4K streaming in Urbana?
i3 Broadband offers up to 1,000/1,000 Mbps where its fiber tier reaches about 32% of Urbana, while Xfinity offers up to 1,200/35 Mbps where its cable tier reaches about 49%. Check your address first, then choose i3 for uploads or Xfinity for broader availability and stronger speed score.