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Xfinity vs Ziply Fiber in Edmonds

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

The 30-Second VerdictUpdated September 21, 2026

Xfinity is the better overall pick in Edmonds because it reaches about 100% of the city, while offering strong download speed and a lower barrier to availability. Ziply Fiber wins on speed and starting price, with faster uploads and a $20/mo starting rate if it reaches your address. Xfinity wins on coverage, while Ziply Fiber is the better choice for heavy uploads, gaming, and demanding households where available. Choose Xfinity for dependable access across more addresses; choose Ziply Fiber for maximum performance and value when its fiber service is available.

At a glance

Xfinity vs. Ziply Fiber, side by side.

ProviderTypeTop speedCity coverageStarting priceBest for
XfinityXfinity Cable 2 Gig
300 Mbps upload
100% $40/moWidest availability
Ziply FiberZiply Fiber Fiber 6 Gig
6 Gig upload
98% $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 head-to-head can shift block to block in Edmonds because Ziply Fiber’s overall city reach is about 98%, while Xfinity reaches about 100%. Where Ziply Fiber reaches your address, its 6,000/6,000 Mbps tier reaches about 96% of the city; otherwise, Xfinity may be the practical choice.

ZIPNeighborhoodsCoverageTop speedRank scoreWinner
XfinityZiply FiberXfinityZiply FiberXfinityZiply Fiber
98026 Perrinville, Meadowdale, Lake Ballinger, Esperance 100%98%2 Gig6 Gig7996 Ziply Fiber
98020 Downtown Edmonds, Edmonds Bowl, Point Edwards, Seaview 99%96%2 Gig6 Gig7995 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 Edmonds 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 is the better gaming choice where available because its 6,000/6,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 96% of the city. The stronger upload capacity helps with live play, streaming, and other simultaneous activity.
Streaming
Ziply Fiber
Ziply Fiber wins for households streaming across several screens where its 6,000/6,000 Mbps tier reaches about 96% of the city. Xfinity’s 2,000/300 Mbps tier reaches about 100% and is still more than enough for typical streaming.
Video calls
Ziply Fiber
Ziply Fiber wins because its 6,000/6,000 Mbps tier reaches about 96% of the city, compared with Xfinity’s 2,000/300 Mbps tier reaching about 100%. The 6,000 Mbps upload speed gives video calls and work-from-home traffic much more headroom than 300 Mbps.
Just the basics
Ziply Fiber
Ziply Fiber is the cheaper starting option at $20/mo and can easily cover browsing, email, and occasional streaming if it reaches your address. Check availability first, since Xfinity reaches about 100% of Edmonds.

Get connected

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Top speed2 Gig
Upload300 Mbps
Coverage100%
From$40/mo
  • 2 Gig down · 300 Mbps up Cable
  • 1 Gig down · 35 Mbps up Cable
Top speed6 Gig
Upload6 Gig
Coverage98%
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 Edmonds address?

Ziply Fiber reaches about 98% of Edmonds overall, while its 6,000/6,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 96% of the city. Coverage varies by block, so check your exact address before choosing Ziply Fiber.

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

Xfinity starts at $40/mo, while Ziply Fiber starts at $20/mo. These are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing; then choose based on the full price for your address.

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

Ziply Fiber is faster where available: its 6,000/6,000 Mbps tier reaches about 96% of the city, while Xfinity’s 2,000/300 Mbps tier reaches about 100%. Check whether Ziply Fiber reaches your address, then choose it for heavier gaming, work-from-home, or 4K use.

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.