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Astound vs Xfinity in Oak Harbor
Oak Harbor shoppers trade Astound’s lower price and faster cable tier for Xfinity’s much broader local availability and steadier address-level access.
Xfinity is the better overall pick because it reaches about 87% of Oak Harbor, costs $40/mo to start, and offers strong everyday performance across more addresses. Astound wins on speed and price, with a 1,500/50 Mbps cable tier where available and a $20/mo starting rate, while Xfinity wins on coverage. Xfinity suits households that want the easier-to-find option; Astound is right for budget-focused shoppers who can confirm service at their address.
At a glance
Astound vs. Xfinity, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound |
Cable | 1 Gig 50 Mbps upload |
29% | $20/mo | Solid cable option |
| Xfinity |
Cable | 1 Gig 35 Mbps upload |
87% | $40/mo | Widest availability |
Coverage map
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Neighborhood breakdown
Xfinity reaches about 87% of Oak Harbor overall, while Astound reaches about 29% across all its technologies, so the choice can change block by block. Confirm availability at your exact address, especially if you want Astound’s 1,500/50 Mbps cable tier, which reaches about 28% of the city.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound | Xfinity | Astound | Xfinity | Astound | Xfinity | |||
| 98277 | Downtown Oak Harbor, City Beach, Rocky Point, Crescent Harbor | 26% | 92% | 2 Gig | 1 Gig | 17 | 53 | 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 Oak Harbor city page, so it moves as availability changes street to street.
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is Astound or Xfinity available at my Oak Harbor address?
Xfinity reaches about 87% of Oak Harbor, while Astound reaches about 29% across all technologies. Because availability varies block to block, check your exact address before relying on Astound’s lower price or faster tier.
Which is cheaper in Oak Harbor, Astound or Xfinity, and what will I actually pay?
Astound’s promotional starting price is $20/mo, compared with Xfinity’s $40/mo starting price. 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 in Oak Harbor?
Astound’s cable tier reaches up to 1,500/50 Mbps and about 28% of the city, while Xfinity’s reaches up to 1,200/35 Mbps and about 87%. Astound has the higher speed score at 89/100 versus 85/100, but check availability first and choose Xfinity if Astound does not reach your home.
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