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Xfinity vs Ziply Fiber in Bothell
Bothell shoppers trade Xfinity’s broader reach for Ziply Fiber’s dramatically faster uploads and lower starting price where fiber is available.
Ziply Fiber is the better overall pick in Bothell because it starts at $20, offers much stronger upload, and reaches about 95% of the city; Xfinity reaches about 99%, but its upload tops out at 300 Mbps versus 6,000 Mbps on Ziply Fiber, which matters to our evaluation. Ziply Fiber wins on speed and price, while Xfinity wins on coverage. Ziply Fiber is right for gamers, remote workers, and heavy households where available; Xfinity is the safer coverage choice when its service reaches your address.
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 |
99% | $40/mo | Widest availability |
| Ziply Fiber |
Fiber | 6 Gig 6 Gig upload |
95% | $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 varies block to block in Bothell, so Xfinity’s roughly 99% city reach can matter when Ziply Fiber’s roughly 95% reach does not include your address. Where both are available, Ziply Fiber’s fiber options are the stronger performance choice, while Xfinity may be easier to get.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Ziply Fiber | Xfinity | Ziply Fiber | Xfinity | Ziply Fiber | |||
| 98012 | Mill Creek, Silver Firs, North Creek, Thrashers Corner | 99% | 96% | 2 Gig | 6 Gig | 79 | 94 | Ziply Fiber |
| 98021 | Canyon Park, North Creek, Maywood Hills, Fitzgerald | 99% | 93% | 2 Gig | 6 Gig | 78 | 91 | Ziply Fiber |
| 98011 | Downtown Bothell, Norway Hill, Westhill, Queensgate | 100% | 84% | 2 Gig | 6 Gig | 79 | 82 | Ziply Fiber |
| 98041 | Bothell (PO Boxes), Downtown Bothell | 100% | 98% | 2 Gig | 6 Gig | 79 | 96 | 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 Bothell 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.
- 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 or Xfinity available at my Bothell address?
Xfinity reaches about 99% of Bothell, while Ziply Fiber reaches about 95% of the city. Availability still varies block to block, so check your exact address with both providers before choosing.
Which is cheaper in Bothell, Ziply Fiber or Xfinity, and what will I actually pay?
Ziply Fiber starts at $20/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.
Which is faster for gaming, working from home, or 4K streaming in Bothell?
Ziply Fiber is faster where available, with fiber tiers up to 6,000/6,000 Mbps, while Xfinity reaches up to 2,000/300 Mbps. Check which service and tier reach your address, especially if upload performance matters.