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Xfinity vs Ziply Fiber in Redmond
Redmond’s trade-off is broader Xfinity availability versus Ziply Fiber’s faster, symmetrical speeds and lower starting price where it reaches your address.
Xfinity is the better overall pick for Redmond because it reaches about 89% of the city, offers strong download speeds, and costs $40 per month to start. Xfinity wins on coverage, while Ziply Fiber wins on speed and starting price, with a higher speed score of 98 versus Xfinity’s 90. Ziply Fiber is the better choice if it reaches your address and you want symmetrical fiber speeds; Xfinity suits households that prioritize broader availability and dependable cable service.
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 |
89% | $40/mo | Widest availability |
| Ziply Fiber |
Fiber | 6 Gig 6 Gig upload |
64% | $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
The head-to-head can change from one Redmond block to the next because coverage varies by address. Xfinity reaches about 89% of the city overall, while Ziply Fiber reaches about 64%, so check your exact address before assuming the faster or cheaper option is available.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Ziply Fiber | Xfinity | Ziply Fiber | Xfinity | Ziply Fiber | |||
| 98052 | Downtown Redmond, Overlake, Education Hill, Grass Lawn | 95% | 78% | 2 Gig | 6 Gig | 76 | 76 | Xfinity |
| 98053 | Union Hill, Sammamish Valley, Novelty Hill, Trilogy at Redmond Ridge | 77% | 46% | 2 Gig | 6 Gig | 61 | 45 | Xfinity |
| 98073 | Redmond (PO Boxes), Downtown Redmond | 89% | 77% | 2 Gig | 6 Gig | 70 | 76 | 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 Redmond 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 available at my Redmond address?
Ziply Fiber reaches about 64% of Redmond overall, while its 6,000/6,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 47% of the city. Availability can vary block to block, so enter your exact address before choosing it.
Which is cheaper in Redmond, Xfinity or Ziply Fiber, and what will I actually pay?
Ziply Fiber starts at $20 per month, compared with Xfinity at $40 per month. 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?
Ziply Fiber is faster where available, with a 6,000/6,000 Mbps tier reaching about 47% of Redmond, while Xfinity offers 2,000/300 Mbps reaching about 70%. Check your address and prioritize Ziply Fiber for demanding uploads or gaming if its fiber tier is available.