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Xfinity vs Ziply Fiber in Hillsboro

Hillsboro shoppers trade Xfinity’s broader availability for Ziply Fiber’s faster uploads and lower starting price where fiber reaches their address.

The 30-Second VerdictUpdated September 21, 2026

Xfinity is the better overall pick in Hillsboro because it reaches more homes, offers strong download speed, and still starts at a competitive $40 per month. Ziply Fiber wins on speed and price, with fiber reaching 6,000/6,000 Mbps where it reaches your address and starting at $20 per month. Xfinity wins on coverage, reaching about 84% of the city overall, while Ziply reaches about 78%; Xfinity also has a speed score of 90 versus Ziply’s 98. Choose Xfinity for broader availability, or Ziply Fiber if its faster fiber service is available at your address.

At a glance

Xfinity vs. Ziply Fiber, side by side.

ProviderTypeTop speedCity coverageStarting priceBest for
XfinityXfinity Cable 2 Gig
300 Mbps upload
84% $40/moWidest availability
Ziply FiberZiply Fiber Fiber 6 Gig
6 Gig upload
78% $20/moTop 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.

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Showing the provider with the faster available plan in each ZIP. Click any ZIP for the breakdown.

Neighborhood breakdown

The better choice can shift from block to block in Hillsboro because coverage varies by neighborhood and address. Xfinity reaches about 84% of the city overall, while Ziply Fiber reaches about 78%; check both addresses to see whether Ziply’s faster fiber service is available.

ZIPNeighborhoodsCoverageTop speedRank scoreWinner
XfinityZiply FiberXfinityZiply FiberXfinityZiply Fiber
97123 Downtown Hillsboro, South Hillsboro, Reedville, Witch Hazel 93%87%2 Gig6 Gig7486 Ziply Fiber
97124 Orenco Station, Tanasbourne, AmberGlen, North Hillsboro 96%79%2 Gig6 Gig7677 Ziply Fiber

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 Hillsboro 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.

Gaming
Ziply Fiber
Ziply Fiber wins where available because its fiber service reaches up to 6,000/6,000 Mbps, giving busy households much more upload capacity. Check your address first, since that tier reaches about 68% of the city.
Streaming
Xfinity
Xfinity is the safer pick for streaming across Hillsboro because it reaches about 84% of the city overall. Its 2,000/300 Mbps tier reaches about 80% of the city, which is ample for multiple streams where available.
Video calls
Ziply Fiber
Ziply Fiber wins because its fiber service offers 6,000 Mbps upload versus Xfinity’s 300 Mbps upload. The Ziply 6,000/6,000 Mbps tier reaches about 68% of the city, while Xfinity’s 2,000/300 Mbps tier reaches about 80%; check your address before choosing.
Just the basics
Ziply Fiber
Ziply Fiber starts at $20 per month, making it the cheaper simple choice where available. Confirm that service reaches your address, since Xfinity has broader overall availability.

Get connected

Pick your provider and check availability at your address.

Top speed2 Gig
Upload300 Mbps
Coverage84%
From$40/mo
  • 2 Gig down · 300 Mbps up Cable
  • 1 Gig down · 35 Mbps up Cable
Top speed6 Gig
Upload6 Gig
Coverage78%
From$20/mo
  • 6 Gig down · 6 Gig up Fiber
  • 1 Gig down · 1 Gig up Fiber

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ziply Fiber available at my Hillsboro address?

Ziply Fiber fiber service reaches about 68% of Hillsboro, while Ziply’s overall technologies reach about 78% of the city. Availability varies block to block, so check your exact address before relying on its faster fiber plans.

Which is cheaper in Hillsboro, Xfinity or Ziply Fiber, and what will I actually pay?

Ziply Fiber has the lower promotional starting rate at $20 per month, compared with Xfinity’s $40 per month. These are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing, then choose based on the final terms at your address.

Which is faster for gaming, work from home, and 4K streaming in Hillsboro?

Ziply Fiber is faster where available, with fiber up to 6,000/6,000 Mbps, while Xfinity reaches up to 2,000/300 Mbps. Ziply’s fiber tier reaches about 68% of the city and Xfinity’s cable tier reaches about 80%, so check your address and prioritize Ziply if fiber is available.

How we compare. Coverage is the share of a ZIP where a provider offers a genuinely good plan (≥ 1 Gbps download, ≥ 20 Mbps upload, non-satellite), from FCC Broadband Map serviceability data. “Fastest available” ranks the providers present in a ZIP by top advertised download speed. Pricing reflects current promotional starting rates. Provider order and each ZIP’s winner follow the site’s one ranking rule (Speed Score, discounted for weak upload, times coverage); read the full methodology.