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AT&T vs Xfinity in Memphis

AT&T fiber delivers faster symmetrical speeds at a lower price, but Xfinity cable reaches a few percent more Memphis addresses block to block.

The 30-Second VerdictUpdated August 7, 2026

AT&T wins on raw performance and price, offering fiber up to 5000/5000 Mbps for $35/mo with a 97/100 speed score and symmetrical upload speeds cable can’t touch. Xfinity counters with wider reach at ~98% city coverage versus AT&T’s ~92%, plus a top speed of 2000/300 Mbps for $40/mo. Pick AT&T if fiber reaches your block and you want the best speed-per-dollar. Choose Xfinity if AT&T isn’t available at your address or you need coverage that’s slightly more likely to serve you.

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.

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

Neighborhood breakdown

Coverage in Memphis shifts block to block, so the winner often depends on your exact address rather than the city average. AT&T fiber reaches about 92% of the city, meaning some neighborhoods still fall outside its footprint, while Xfinity’s ~98% cable coverage tends to fill those gaps. Always run an address check before assuming either provider serves your street.

ZIP	Neighborhoods	Coverage		Top speed		Speed Score		Winner
ZIP	Neighborhoods	AT&T	Xfinity	AT&T	Xfinity	AT&T	Xfinity	Winner
38106	South Memphis, Soulsville, LeMoyne Gardens	22%	99%	5 Gig	2 Gig	82	95	Xfinity
38109	Whitehaven, Westwood, Boxtown	34%	99%	5 Gig	2 Gig	84	95	Xfinity
38111	East Memphis, University District, Red Acres, Buntyn	76%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	93	95	Xfinity
38122	Berclair, Highland Heights, Summer Avenue	61%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	90	95	Xfinity
38117	East Memphis, Colonial Acres, White Station, Chickasaw Gardens	87%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	95	95	Xfinity
38114	Orange Mound, Castalia Heights, Bethel Grove	46%	99%	5 Gig	2 Gig	87	95	Xfinity
38104	Midtown, Cooper-Young, Overton Square, Central Gardens	64%	99%	5 Gig	2 Gig	90	95	Xfinity
38128	Raleigh, Bartlett, Egypt	32%	99%	5 Gig	2 Gig	84	95	Xfinity
38107	North Memphis, Smokey City, Klondike, New Chicago	36%	99%	5 Gig	2 Gig	85	95	Xfinity
38134	Bartlett, Raleigh, Ellendale	33%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	84	95	Xfinity
38112	Binghampton, Evergreen, Vollintine-Evergreen	58%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	89	95	Xfinity
38116	Whitehaven, Graceland, Coro Lake	52%	99%	5 Gig	2 Gig	88	95	Xfinity
38115	Hickory Hill, Ridgeway	14%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	80	95	Xfinity
38127	Frayser, Raleigh, Northaven	43%	92%	5 Gig	2 Gig	86	94	Xfinity
38135	Bartlett, Ellendale, Kirby-Whitten	35%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	85	95	Xfinity
38108	Nutbush, Hollywood, Douglass	34%	99%	5 Gig	2 Gig	84	95	Xfinity
38119	Hickory Hill, Balmoral, Southwind	45%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	87	95	Xfinity
38125	Hickory Hill, Southwind, Windyke	72%	98%	5 Gig	2 Gig	92	95	Xfinity
38141	Hickory Hill, Southeast Memphis, Fox Meadows	40%	99%	5 Gig	2 Gig	86	95	Xfinity
38118	Parkway Village, Oakhaven, American Way	30%	98%	5 Gig	2 Gig	84	95	Xfinity
38105	Uptown, Pinch District, Medical District, Victorian Village	8%	99%	5 Gig	2 Gig	79	95	Xfinity
38103	Downtown, South Main Arts District, Harbor Town, Mud Island	15%	97%	5 Gig	2 Gig	81	95	Xfinity
38126	South Memphis, Foote Homes, Vance Avenue	12%	98%	5 Gig	2 Gig	80	95	Xfinity
38133	Bartlett, Brunswick, Kirby	54%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	88	95	Xfinity
38120	East Memphis, River Oaks, Kirby Woods, Galloway	47%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	87	95	Xfinity
38152	University of Memphis, Normal Station, Highland Heights	91%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	96	95	AT&T
38132	Memphis International Airport, American Way, Airways	41%	98%	5 Gig	2 Gig	86	95	Xfinity
38173	Downtown Memphis, Riverside, Central Business District	12%	98%	5 Gig	2 Gig	80	95	Xfinity
38131	Memphis International Airport, Whitehaven, Oakville	41%	98%	5 Gig	2 Gig	86	95	Xfinity
38168	Raleigh, Frayser, North Memphis	31%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	84	95	Xfinity
38182	North Memphis, Frayser, Raleigh	50%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	88	95	Xfinity
38184	Bartlett, Raleigh, Northeast Memphis	40%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	86	95	Xfinity
38190	South Memphis, Downtown Memphis	36%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	85	95	Xfinity
38188	East Memphis, Nonconnah	83%	98%	5 Gig	2 Gig	94	95	Xfinity
38124	East Memphis	83%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	94	95	Xfinity
38177	East Memphis, Colonial Acres, Poplar Corridor	83%	100%	5 Gig	2 Gig	94	95	Xfinity
38187	Germantown, East Memphis, Southwind	12%	98%	5 Gig	2 Gig	80	95	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.

Gaming

AT&T

AT&T fiber’s 5000/5000 Mbps symmetrical speeds and 97/100 speed score mean lower latency and steady uploads for competitive play, where available.

Streaming

AT&T

Both handle 4K easily, but AT&T’s higher speed score (97 vs 94) and fiber capacity make simultaneous streams smoother across a busy household.

Video calls

AT&T

AT&T fiber offers up to 5000 Mbps upload versus Xfinity’s 300 Mbps, so screen-sharing and HD calls stay crisp on the upstream side, where available.

Just the basics

Xfinity

If AT&T fiber isn’t at your address, Xfinity’s ~98% coverage and 2000/300 Mbps cable are more than enough for browsing, email, and everyday streaming.

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Top speed5 Gig

Upload5 Gig

Coverage92%

From$35/mo

5 Gig down · 5 Gig up Fiber
1 Gig down · 1 Gig up Fiber

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Top speed2 Gig

Upload300 Mbps

Coverage98%

From$40/mo

2 Gig down · 300 Mbps up Cable
1 Gig down · 35 Mbps up Cable

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Frequently asked questions

is AT&T fiber available in my Memphis neighborhood or just Xfinity?

AT&T fiber covers about 92% of Memphis, while Xfinity cable reaches roughly 98%, so Xfinity is slightly more likely to serve any given address. Since coverage varies block to block, run an address check with both providers before deciding.

which is cheaper in Memphis, AT&T or Xfinity?

AT&T starts at $35/mo versus Xfinity’s $40/mo, making AT&T the lower advertised price. Note these are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract terms with each provider before signing.

which is faster and is it enough for gaming and 4K working from home?

AT&T is faster, reaching up to 5000/5000 Mbps with a 97/100 speed score versus Xfinity’s 2000/300 Mbps and 94/100, where available. Both easily handle 4K and gaming, but AT&T’s symmetrical uploads are the better bet for heavy work-from-home use, so confirm fiber reaches your address.

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. This is a working prototype; production copy is generated per matchup.