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Astound vs Xfinity in Medford
Medford shoppers trade Astound’s lower $20 starting price for Xfinity’s broader reach and stronger upload speeds where available.
Xfinity is the better overall pick because it reaches about 100% of Medford, offers faster download and upload speeds where available, and still has a broader high-speed option despite its higher $40/mo starting price. Xfinity wins on speed and coverage, while Astound wins on starting price at $20/mo. Astound’s speed score is 89/100, compared with Xfinity’s 91/100. Choose Xfinity for more households, gaming, work, and heavy streaming; choose Astound if it reaches your address and keeping the starting bill lower matters most.
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 |
26% | $20/mo | Budget-friendly |
| 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 better choice can shift by block because coverage varies across Medford. Xfinity reaches about 100% of the city overall, while Astound reaches about 26%, so enter your address to confirm which service and tier are available nearby.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound | Xfinity | Astound | Xfinity | Astound | Xfinity | |||
| 02155 | Medford Square, West Medford, Wellington, Hillside | 15% | 100% | 1 Gig | 2 Gig | 9 | 80 | 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 Medford 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 Astound or Xfinity available at my Medford address?
Xfinity reaches about 100% of Medford, while Astound reaches about 26% of the city overall. Coverage can still vary block to block, so check your exact address and confirm the available tier before ordering.
Which is cheaper in Medford, Astound or Xfinity, and what will I actually pay?
Astound starts at $20/mo, compared with Xfinity at $40/mo. These are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing; then choose based on the full cost you expect.
Which is faster for gaming, work from home, or 4K streaming in Medford?
Xfinity is faster where available: its 2,000/300 Mbps cable tier reaches about 76% of Medford, while Astound’s 1,500/50 Mbps tier reaches about 26%. Check your address and choose Xfinity if its faster tier is available for demanding use.