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Xfinity vs Ziply Fiber in Hillsboro
Ziply Fiber is cheaper and faster with symmetrical uploads, but Xfinity’s cable reaches more Hillsboro homes, so the winner often comes down to your address.
Ziply Fiber is the value and performance winner in Hillsboro if you can get it: $20/mo for symmetrical speeds up to 6,000 Mbps and a 99/100 speed score beat Xfinity across the board. The catch is reach — Ziply covers about 78% of the city versus Xfinity’s roughly 84%, so cable still wins some blocks by default. Pick Ziply for the fastest, cheapest, most upload-friendly plan where available. Choose Xfinity if fiber hasn’t reached your address or you want the broader footprint.
At a glance
Xfinity vs. Ziply Fiber, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity |
Cable | 2 Gig 300 Mbps upload |
84% | $40/mo | Widest availability |
| Ziply Fiber |
Fiber | 6 Gig 6 Gig upload |
78% | $20/mo | Top fiber speeds |
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
Coverage shifts block to block in Hillsboro, so the head-to-head can flip within the same neighborhood. Ziply Fiber’s roughly 78% footprint means some streets have full symmetrical fiber while others just outside the buildout still rely on Xfinity’s broader ~84% cable reach. Always run an address check before deciding, since the winner is often whoever is actually wired to your home.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Speed Score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Ziply Fiber | Xfinity | Ziply Fiber | Xfinity | Ziply Fiber | |||
| 97123 | Downtown Hillsboro, South Hillsboro, Reedville, Witch Hazel | 93% | 87% | 2 Gig | 6 Gig | 93 | 97 | Ziply Fiber |
| 97124 | Orenco Station, Tanasbourne, AmberGlen, North Hillsboro | 96% | 79% | 2 Gig | 6 Gig | 94 | 95 | Ziply Fiber |
Speed Score (0–100) blends each provider’s coverage and top speed in that specific ZIP, 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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- 2 Gig down · 300 Mbps up Cable
- 2 Gig down · 300 Mbps up Fiber
- 1 Gig down · 35 Mbps up Cable
- 6 Gig down · 6 Gig up Fiber
- 1 Gig down · 1 Gig up Fiber
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is Ziply Fiber available at my address in Hillsboro?
Ziply Fiber reaches about 78% of Hillsboro, versus roughly 84% for Xfinity cable, so availability varies by street. Enter your exact address on both providers’ sites to confirm which lines are actually wired to your home before comparing plans.
Which is cheaper in Hillsboro, Xfinity or Ziply Fiber?
Ziply Fiber starts at $20/mo versus Xfinity’s $40/mo, making fiber the cheaper starting price. Keep in mind these are promotional starting rates — check the post-promo price, equipment fees, and any contract terms with each provider before you sign.
Which is faster and is it enough for gaming and 4K?
Ziply Fiber is faster, with symmetrical speeds up to 6,000 Mbps and a 99/100 speed score, versus Xfinity’s up to 2,000/300 Mbps and 93/100 — both where available. Either handles 4K and gaming easily, but if you upload a lot or game competitively, choose fiber’s symmetrical speeds.