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AT&T vs Xfinity in Memphis
Memphis shoppers trade AT&T’s faster fiber uploads and lower starting price for Xfinity’s broader availability and easier address match.
Xfinity is the better overall pick in Memphis because it reaches about 98% of the city, offers strong download speeds, and is easier to get at more addresses. AT&T wins on speed where it reaches your address, with much stronger uploads, while Xfinity wins on coverage. AT&T also wins on starting price at $35/mo versus Xfinity at $40/mo. Choose AT&T if its fiber service is available and you want maximum performance; choose Xfinity if availability and dependable everyday service matter more.
At a glance
AT&T vs. Xfinity, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |
Fiber | 5 Gig 5 Gig upload |
92% | $35/mo | Top fiber speeds |
| Xfinity |
Cable | 2 Gig 300 Mbps upload |
98% | $40/mo | Widest availability |
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 head-to-head can change by ZIP and neighborhood because coverage varies block to block in Memphis. Xfinity reaches about 98% of the city overall, while AT&T’s fastest 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber service reaches about 37%, so check both addresses before choosing.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Xfinity | AT&T | Xfinity | AT&T | Xfinity | |||
| 38106 | South Memphis, Soulsville, LeMoyne Gardens | 22% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 21 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 38109 | Whitehaven, Westwood, Boxtown | 34% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 32 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 38111 | East Memphis, University District, Red Acres, Buntyn | 76% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 72 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38122 | Berclair, Highland Heights, Summer Avenue | 61% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 58 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38117 | East Memphis, Colonial Acres, White Station, Chickasaw Gardens | 87% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 82 | 80 | AT&T |
| 38114 | Orange Mound, Castalia Heights, Bethel Grove | 46% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 43 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38104 | Midtown, Cooper-Young, Overton Square, Central Gardens | 64% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 61 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38128 | Raleigh, Bartlett, Egypt | 32% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 30 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 38107 | North Memphis, Smokey City, Klondike, New Chicago | 36% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 35 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38134 | Bartlett, Raleigh, Ellendale | 33% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 32 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38112 | Binghampton, Evergreen, Vollintine-Evergreen | 58% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 55 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38116 | Whitehaven, Graceland, Coro Lake | 52% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 49 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38115 | Hickory Hill, Ridgeway | 14% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 13 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38127 | Frayser, Raleigh, Northaven | 43% | 92% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 40 | 74 | Xfinity |
| 38135 | Bartlett, Ellendale, Kirby-Whitten | 35% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 33 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38108 | Nutbush, Hollywood, Douglass | 34% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 32 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 38119 | Hickory Hill, Balmoral, Southwind | 45% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 43 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38125 | Hickory Hill, Southwind, Windyke | 72% | 98% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 68 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 38141 | Hickory Hill, Southeast Memphis, Fox Meadows | 40% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 38 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38118 | Parkway Village, Oakhaven, American Way | 30% | 98% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 28 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 38105 | Uptown, Pinch District, Medical District, Victorian Village | 8% | 99% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 8 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 38103 | Downtown, South Main Arts District, Harbor Town, Mud Island | 15% | 97% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 14 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 38126 | South Memphis, Foote Homes, Vance Avenue | 12% | 98% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 11 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 38133 | Bartlett, Brunswick, Kirby | 54% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 52 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38120 | East Memphis, River Oaks, Kirby Woods, Galloway | 47% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 44 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38152 | University of Memphis, Normal Station, Highland Heights | 91% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 86 | 80 | AT&T |
| 38132 | Memphis International Airport, American Way, Airways | 41% | 98% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 39 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 38173 | Downtown Memphis, Riverside, Central Business District | 12% | 98% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 11 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 38131 | Memphis International Airport, Whitehaven, Oakville | 41% | 98% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 39 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 38168 | Raleigh, Frayser, North Memphis | 31% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 29 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38182 | North Memphis, Frayser, Raleigh | 50% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 48 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38184 | Bartlett, Raleigh, Northeast Memphis | 40% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 38 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38190 | South Memphis, Downtown Memphis | 36% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 35 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38188 | East Memphis, Nonconnah | 83% | 98% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 79 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 38124 | East Memphis | 83% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 79 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38177 | East Memphis, Colonial Acres, Poplar Corridor | 83% | 100% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 79 | 80 | Xfinity |
| 38187 | Germantown, East Memphis, Southwind | 12% | 98% | 5 Gig | 2 Gig | 11 | 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 Memphis 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.
- 5 Gig down · 5 Gig up Fiber
- 1 Gig down · 1 Gig up Fiber
- 100 Mbps down · 20 Mbps up Copper
- 2 Gig down · 300 Mbps up Cable
- 1 Gig down · 35 Mbps up Cable
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is AT&T or Xfinity available at my Memphis address?
Xfinity reaches about 98% of Memphis, while AT&T reaches about 92% across all technologies. AT&T’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber service reaches about 37% of the city, so availability can differ by address; check both providers using your exact address.
Which is cheaper, AT&T or Xfinity, and what will I actually pay?
AT&T starts at $35/mo, while Xfinity starts at $40/mo. These are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing; review the full offer for your address.
Which is faster for gaming, work from home, or 4K streaming?
AT&T is faster where available, offering up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps versus Xfinity’s up to 2,000/300 Mbps. AT&T’s stronger upload speed is especially useful for gaming, video calls, and heavy household use; check whether AT&T fiber reaches your address.