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Quantum Fiber vs Xfinity in Spokane
Quantum Fiber offers faster symmetrical speeds for less money, but its fiber reaches about 38% of Spokane while Xfinity’s cable covers roughly 90%.
Quantum Fiber is the better internet if you can get it: symmetrical speeds up to 8,000 Mbps, a top speed score of 99/100, and a lower $30 starting price all beat Xfinity. The catch is reach. Quantum Fiber’s fiber covers roughly 38% of Spokane, while Xfinity’s cable hits about 90%. So Quantum Fiber wins on speed and price where available, and Xfinity wins on sheer availability. Check Quantum Fiber first, and fall back to Xfinity if fiber hasn’t reached your block.
At a glance
Quantum Fiber vs. Xfinity, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber |
Fiber | 8 Gig 8 Gig upload |
38% | $30/mo | Top fiber speeds |
| Xfinity |
Cable | 2 Gig 300 Mbps upload |
90% | $40/mo | Widest availability |
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 in Spokane shifts block to block, so the winner often depends on your exact address rather than your ZIP. Xfinity’s cable reaches most of the city, while Quantum Fiber’s fiber is concentrated in the roughly 38% of neighborhoods it has built out. Always run an address check before assuming either is available.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Speed Score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | Xfinity | Quantum Fiber | Xfinity | Quantum Fiber | Xfinity | |||
| 99207 | Hillyard, Nevada Heights, Bemiss, Whitman | 71% | 100% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 93 | 96 | Xfinity |
| 99205 | North Spokane, Emerson/Garfield, Audubon/Downriver, Shadle Park | 63% | 100% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 92 | 96 | Xfinity |
| 99202 | East Central, University District, Sprague Union District, Chief Garry Park | 46% | 99% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 88 | 96 | Xfinity |
| 99208 | North Indian Trail, Five Mile Prairie, Wandermere, Fairwood | 26% | 96% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 84 | 95 | Xfinity |
| 99217 | Mead, Hillyard, Trentwood, Pasadena Park | 38% | 94% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 87 | 95 | Xfinity |
| 99224 | West Plains, Latah/Hangman, Airway Heights vicinity, Grandview/Thorpe | 18% | 63% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 83 | 89 | Xfinity |
| 99206 | Spokane Valley, Opportunity, Dishman, Veradale | 8% | 96% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 81 | 95 | Xfinity |
| 99203 | South Hill, Manito, Comstock, Rockwood | 70% | 100% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 93 | 96 | Xfinity |
| 99201 | Downtown Spokane, West Central, Kendall Yards, Riverside | 46% | 99% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 88 | 96 | Xfinity |
| 99223 | South Hill, Moran Prairie, Ponderosa, Glenrose | 13% | 96% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 82 | 95 | Xfinity |
| 99212 | Spokane Valley, Dishman, Millwood, Trentwood | 12% | 99% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 82 | 96 | Xfinity |
| 99216 | Spokane Valley, Greenacres, Liberty Lake vicinity, Evergreen | 6% | 98% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 80 | 96 | Xfinity |
| 99218 | North Spokane, Wandermere, Fairwood, Mead | 13% | 98% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 82 | 96 | Xfinity |
| 99220 | Spokane (P.O. Box) | 25% | 98% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 84 | 96 | Xfinity |
| 99204 | Cliff/Cannon, Browne’s Addition, Lincoln Heights, West Hills | 70% | 100% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 93 | 96 | Xfinity |
| 99209 | Spokane (P.O. Box) | 72% | 100% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 94 | 96 | Xfinity |
| 99211 | Spokane (P.O. Box) | 2% | 99% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 80 | 96 | Xfinity |
| 99210 | Spokane (P.O. Box) | 29% | 98% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 85 | 96 | Xfinity |
| 99219 | Spokane (Airport/West Plains area) | 6% | 38% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 80 | 84 | Xfinity |
| 99228 | Spokane (PO Box ZIP) | 22% | 100% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 84 | 96 | Xfinity |
| 99213 | Spokane Valley (P.O. Box) | 2% | 100% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 80 | 96 | 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.
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- 1 Gig down · 35 Mbps up Cable
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
is Quantum Fiber available at my address in Spokane?
Quantum Fiber reaches only about 38% of Spokane, versus roughly 90% for Xfinity, so it may not be built out on your block yet. Enter your exact street address on both providers’ sites, since fiber availability varies house to house.
which is cheaper, Quantum Fiber or Xfinity in Spokane?
Quantum Fiber starts at $30/mo versus $40/mo for Xfinity, so it’s cheaper up front. Note these are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo price, equipment fees, and any contract terms with the provider before you sign.
is Quantum Fiber fast enough for gaming, working from home, and 4K?
Yes, Quantum Fiber offers up to 8,000/8,000 Mbps with a 99/100 speed score, where available, which is more than enough for gaming, WFH, and 4K streaming at once. If fiber isn’t available, Xfinity’s up to 2,000/300 Mbps and 95/100 speed score still cover those needs, though its uploads are much lower.