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Verizon vs Xfinity in Baltimore
Baltimore’s trade-off is Xfinity’s broader, faster, cheaper cable service versus Verizon’s fiber with stronger uploads where available.
Xfinity is the better overall pick because it reaches more Baltimore addresses, offers faster downloads and uploads, and starts at a lower price. Xfinity wins on speed, coverage, and price, while Verizon wins for fiber performance where its high-upload tier is available. Xfinity’s 89 speed score also leads Verizon’s 77. Choose Xfinity for broad availability, streaming, and value; choose Verizon if fiber reaches your address and video calls or heavy uploads matter most.
At a glance
Verizon vs. Xfinity, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |
Fiber | 1 Gig 75 Mbps upload |
82% | $49.99/mo | Solid fiber option |
| Xfinity |
Cable | 2 Gig 300 Mbps upload |
100% | $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
The choice can shift by ZIP and neighborhood because availability varies block to block. Xfinity reaches about 100% of Baltimore overall, while Verizon reaches about 82%; still, verify your exact address because Verizon’s fiber tiers are available in smaller areas.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | Xfinity | Verizon | Xfinity | Verizon | Xfinity | |||
| 21215 | Park Heights, Pimlico, Arlington, Mount Washington | 33% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 19 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 21218 | Charles Village, Waverly, Ednor Gardens, Better Waverly | 47% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 27 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 21224 | Canton, Highlandtown, Greektown, Brewers Hill | 47% | 99% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 27 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 21206 | Frankford, Cedonia, Hamilton Hills, Overlea | 30% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 17 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 21209 | Mount Washington, Cheswolde, Cross Keys | 7% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 4 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 21223 | Union Square, Hollins Market, Pigtown, Carrollton Ridge | 68% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 39 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 21229 | Irvington, Beechfield, Ten Hills, Violetville | 37% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 21 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 21202 | Inner Harbor, Little Italy, Jonestown, Mount Vernon | 62% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 36 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 21217 | Bolton Hill, Reservoir Hill, Druid Heights, Sandtown-Winchester | 75% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 43 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 21212 | Guilford, Govans, Homeland, Mid-Govans | 19% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 11 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 21201 | Mount Vernon, Seton Hill, University Center, Downtown | 61% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 35 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 21230 | Federal Hill, Locust Point, Riverside, Cherry Hill | 52% | 98% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 30 | 77 | Xfinity |
| 21205 | Middle East, Madison-Eastend, Milton-Montford | 58% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 33 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 21213 | Clifton Park, Broadway East, Belair-Edison, Berea | 54% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 31 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 21216 | Walbrook, Hanlon-Longwood, Rosemont, Mondawmin | 57% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 33 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 21239 | Northwood, Loch Raven, Perring Loch | 31% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 18 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 21214 | Hamilton, Lauraville, Beverly Hills | 34% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 20 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 21210 | Roland Park, Homeland, Wyndhurst, Tuscany-Canterbury | 20% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 12 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 21211 | Hampden, Woodberry, Remington, Medfield | 49% | 99% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 28 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 21231 | Fells Point, Butchers Hill, Upper Fells Point, Washington Hill | 77% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 44 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 21270 | Northwest Baltimore, Mount Washington (PO Box) | 31% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 18 | 79 | 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 Baltimore 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.
Get connected
Pick your provider and check availability at your address.
- 1 Gig down · 75 Mbps up Licensed Fixed Wireless
- 940 Mbps down · 880 Mbps up Fiber
- 300 Mbps down · 20 Mbps up Licensed Fixed Wireless
- 2 Gig down · 300 Mbps up Cable
- 1 Gig down · 35 Mbps up Cable
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is Verizon or Xfinity available at my Baltimore address?
Xfinity reaches about 100% of Baltimore overall, while Verizon reaches about 82%. Check your exact address because availability can vary block to block, especially for Verizon fiber.
Which is cheaper, Verizon or Xfinity, and what will I actually pay?
Xfinity starts at $40/mo, while Verizon starts at $49.99/mo. These are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing up.
Is Xfinity or Verizon faster for gaming, work from home, and 4K streaming?
Xfinity’s fastest listed tier is 2,000/300 Mbps where available and reaches about 95% of the city, while Verizon’s fiber tier is 940/880 Mbps where available and reaches about 16%. Check your address and prioritize Verizon if upload-heavy work matters most.