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Xfinity vs Ziply Fiber in Lake Stevens
Lake Stevens shoppers trade Xfinity’s broader availability and lower top-end upload for Ziply Fiber’s faster symmetrical speeds where fiber reaches the address.
Xfinity is the better overall pick in Lake Stevens because it reaches more of the city, costs $40/mo to start, and offers strong download performance. Ziply Fiber wins on speed, with fiber upload matching download where it reaches your address, while Xfinity wins on coverage and Xfinity also wins the practical value for more households. Choose Xfinity for dependable availability and everyday value; choose Ziply Fiber if it reaches your address and you want the fastest connection for demanding uploads, gaming, or a busy household.
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
Coverage varies block to block in Lake Stevens: Xfinity reaches about 88% of the city overall, while Ziply Fiber reaches about 83%. Ziply Fiber’s 6,000/6,000 Mbps fiber plan reaches about 50% of the city, so check the exact address rather than relying on neighborhood-wide assumptions.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank 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 | 76 | 48 | 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 Lake Stevens 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.
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- 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 Xfinity or Ziply Fiber available at my Lake Stevens address?
Xfinity reaches about 88% of Lake Stevens overall, while Ziply Fiber reaches about 83%. Availability can vary block to block, so enter your exact address and confirm whether Ziply Fiber fiber service reaches your home.
Which is cheaper, Xfinity or Ziply Fiber, and what will I actually pay?
Ziply Fiber starts at $20/mo, versus Xfinity at $40/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 terms for your address.
Which is faster for gaming, working from home, or 4K streaming?
Ziply Fiber is faster where available, with a 6,000/6,000 Mbps plan that reaches about 50% of the city. Xfinity’s 2,000/300 Mbps plan reaches about 85% of the city, so check your address first and weigh Ziply Fiber’s speed against Xfinity’s broader availability.