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Xfinity vs Ziply Fiber in Springfield
Ziply Fiber is cheaper and faster where the fiber reaches, but Xfinity’s cable covers more than twice as much of Springfield.
Ziply Fiber is the better deal on paper: it’s cheaper ($20 vs $40), faster (6,000 vs 2,000 Mbps where available), and posts a higher speed score (99 vs 93). The catch is reach — Ziply covers only about 28% of Springfield versus Xfinity’s ~67%. So if Ziply’s fiber reaches your address, take it. If it doesn’t, Xfinity is the practical winner with broad cable coverage and strong performance. Check your exact address first; that single check decides this matchup.
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 |
67% | $40/mo | Widest availability |
| Ziply Fiber |
Fiber | 6 Gig 6 Gig upload |
28% | $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 in Springfield varies block to block, so the winner can flip between neighboring streets. Xfinity’s cable reaches roughly two-thirds of the city and is the more common option, while Ziply Fiber’s ~28% footprint clusters in areas where fiber has been built out. Always run an address check before assuming either is available.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Speed Score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Ziply Fiber | Xfinity | Ziply Fiber | Xfinity | Ziply Fiber | |||
| 97478 | Thurston, Mohawk Valley, Marcola Road area, Hayden Bridge | 60% | 5% | 2 Gig | 6 Gig | 86 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 97477 | Gateway, Downtown Springfield, Guy Lee, West D Street | 100% | 66% | 2 Gig | 6 Gig | 94 | 92 | Xfinity |
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.
Get connected
Pick your provider and check availability at your address.
- 2 Gig down · 300 Mbps up Cable
- 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 springfield or just xfinity?
Ziply Fiber reaches about 28% of Springfield versus roughly 67% for Xfinity, so Xfinity is more likely to be available at any given address. Enter your exact address on both providers’ sites, since fiber coverage changes block to block.
which is cheaper in springfield, xfinity or ziply fiber?
Ziply Fiber starts at $20/mo versus $40/mo for Xfinity, making it the cheaper entry point. These are promotional starting rates, so before signing confirm the post-promo price, equipment fees, and any contract terms with each provider.
is xfinity or ziply fiber faster, and is it enough for gaming and 4K?
Ziply Fiber is faster, reaching up to 6,000/6,000 Mbps with a 99 speed score versus Xfinity’s up-to-2,000/300 Mbps and 93 score, where available. Both are more than enough for 4K and gaming, but Ziply’s symmetrical upload is the edge for WFH and streaming.