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Xfinity vs Frontier in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne’s trade-off is straightforward: Xfinity reaches more homes, while Frontier offers dramatically faster upload and download speeds where available.
Frontier is the better overall pick for Fort Wayne shoppers who can get it: its lower starting price and much stronger download and upload speeds outweigh its narrower availability, while Xfinity reaches more homes. Frontier wins on speed and price; Xfinity wins on coverage, although its 35 Mbps upload trails Frontier’s 7,000 Mbps. Choose Frontier for fiber performance, gaming, work, and heavy streaming; choose Xfinity when broader availability matters most or Frontier does not reach your address.
At a glance
Xfinity vs. Frontier, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity |
Cable | 1 Gig 35 Mbps upload |
83% | $40/mo | Widest availability |
| Frontier |
Fiber | 7 Gig 7 Gig upload |
72% | $29.99/mo | Top fiber speeds |
Coverage map
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Neighborhood breakdown
Coverage varies block to block in Fort Wayne. Xfinity reaches about 83% of the city, compared with about 72% for Frontier, so Xfinity may be easier to order; where Frontier reaches your address, its fiber speeds make the choice more compelling.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Frontier | Xfinity | Frontier | Xfinity | Frontier | |||
| 46818 | Washington Center, Huntertown edge, Northwest Fort Wayne | 78% | 47% | 2 Gig | 7 Gig | 46 | 46 | Xfinity |
| 46816 | Southgate, Pine Valley South, Village of Buckingham | 84% | 62% | 2 Gig | 7 Gig | 49 | 61 | Frontier |
| 46835 | Maplecrest, St. Joe, Chapel Ridge, Georgetown North | 98% | 89% | 2 Gig | 7 Gig | 57 | 88 | Frontier |
| 46806 | Southgate, McKinnie, South Anthony | 99% | 92% | 2 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 90 | Frontier |
| 46825 | Northcrest, Coliseum area, Glenbrook, Cambridge | 98% | 72% | 2 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 71 | Frontier |
| 46803 | Memorial Park, Oxford, Hanna-Creighton | 98% | 77% | 2 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 76 | Frontier |
| 46802 | West Central, Nebraska, Fairmont | 99% | 71% | 2 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 69 | Frontier |
| 46809 | Waynedale, Fort Wayne International Airport, Sand Point | 96% | 82% | 2 Gig | 7 Gig | 56 | 80 | Frontier |
| 46815 | Georgetown, Village Woods, Maplecrest | 98% | 92% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 57 | 91 | Frontier |
| 46807 | South Wayne, Foster Park, Indian Village, Southwood Park | 100% | 94% | 2 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 92 | Frontier |
| 46805 | North Highlands, Lakeside, Concordia Gardens | 100% | 90% | 2 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 88 | Frontier |
| 46845 | Dupont, Carroll Road area, Cedar Canyons, Northwood | 85% | 73% | 2 Gig | 7 Gig | 50 | 71 | Frontier |
| 46819 | Fort Wayne South, Winchester, Poe area | 91% | 60% | 2 Gig | 7 Gig | 53 | 59 | Frontier |
| 46814 | Aboite Township, Covington Dells, Buckner Estates | 96% | 17% | 2 Gig | 7 Gig | 56 | 16 | Xfinity |
| 46808 | Bloomingdale, Lincoln Park, Nebraska | 99% | 90% | 2 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 88 | Frontier |
| 46804 | Covington, Aboite, Time Corners, Sycamore Hills | 98% | 80% | 2 Gig | 7 Gig | 57 | 78 | Frontier |
| 46895 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 100% | 98% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 96 | Frontier |
| 46855 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46856 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46857 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46860 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46861 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46866 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46867 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46852 | Central Fort Wayne (PO Box) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46858 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46859 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46863 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46864 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46850 | Central Fort Wayne (PO Box) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46854 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46868 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46869 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46851 | Central Fort Wayne (PO Box) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46853 | Central Fort Wayne (PO Box) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46862 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46865 | Northeast Fort Wayne, St. Joe, Georgetown, Maplecrest | 99% | 44% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 43 | Xfinity |
| 46885 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 100% | 100% | 1 Gig | 5 Gig | 58 | 98 | Frontier |
| 46898 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 100% | 86% | 1 Gig | 7 Gig | 58 | 84 | Frontier |
| 46899 | Fort Wayne (PO Box/administrative) | 98% | 92% | 2 Gig | 7 Gig | 57 | 90 | Frontier |
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 Fort Wayne city page, so it moves as availability changes street to street.
Which is better for…
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is Frontier or Xfinity available at my Fort Wayne address?
Xfinity reaches about 83% of Fort Wayne, while Frontier reaches about 72% of the city. Because availability can vary block to block, check both providers with your exact address before choosing.
Which is cheaper, Frontier or Xfinity, and what will I actually pay?
Frontier starts at $29.99/mo, while Xfinity starts at $40/mo, but both are promotional starting rates. Confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing.
Which is faster for gaming, working from home, or 4K streaming?
Frontier offers up to 7,000/7,000 Mbps where available, compared with Xfinity’s 1,200/35 Mbps headline plan. Frontier is the stronger performance choice for gaming, work calls, and multiple 4K streams, so verify fiber availability at your address.