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Xfinity vs Ziply Fiber in Lake Stevens
Ziply Fiber is cheaper and far faster on uploads where it reaches, but Xfinity’s cable covers more of Lake Stevens block to block.
Ziply Fiber is the better pick if you can get it: $20/mo for symmetrical fiber up to 6,000/6,000 Mbps and a 99/100 speed score is hard to beat. The catch is reach—Ziply covers about 83% of Lake Stevens versus Xfinity’s ~88%, so more homes can order Xfinity. Xfinity’s cable tops out at 2000/300 Mbps with a strong 95/100 speed score and starts at $40/mo. Choose Ziply for the best price and upload speeds where it’s available; fall back to Xfinity if fiber hasn’t reached your block.
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 |
88% | $40/mo | Widest availability |
| Ziply Fiber |
Fiber | 6 Gig 6 Gig upload |
83% | $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
Availability shifts block to block in Lake Stevens, so the winner depends on your exact address. Xfinity’s roughly 88% cable footprint edges out Ziply’s ~83% fiber reach overall, but plenty of streets have fiber where the cheaper, faster Ziply plan wins outright. Always check both at your specific address before deciding.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Speed Score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Ziply Fiber | Xfinity | Ziply Fiber | Xfinity | Ziply Fiber | |||
| 98258 | Downtown Lake Stevens, Frontier Village, Lakeview, Soper Hill | 96% | 49% | 2 Gig | 6 Gig | 95 | 89 | 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
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- 2 Gig down · 300 Mbps up Cable
- 2 Gig down · 300 Mbps up Fiber
- 1 Gig down · 35 Mbps up Fiber
- 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 Lake Stevens or only Xfinity?
Ziply Fiber reaches about 83% of Lake Stevens while Xfinity cable covers roughly 88%, so more addresses can get Xfinity but many can get both. Enter your street address on each provider’s site to confirm which service actually reaches your block.
Which is cheaper in Lake Stevens, Xfinity or Ziply Fiber?
Ziply Fiber starts at $20/mo versus Xfinity’s $40/mo, making Ziply the cheaper starting price. Note both are promotional starting rates—before signing, confirm the post-promo price, any equipment fees, and whether a contract applies so you know what you’ll actually pay long term.
Which is faster and is it enough for gaming, WFH, and 4K?
Ziply Fiber is faster with a 99/100 speed score and symmetrical speeds up to 6000/6000 Mbps where available, beating Xfinity’s 95/100 and 2000/300 Mbps. Both easily handle 4K and gaming, but if heavy uploads for WFH matter, check that Ziply reaches your address for its symmetrical advantage.