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Quantum Fiber vs Xfinity in Tacoma
Tacoma’s trade-off is broader, cheaper Xfinity coverage versus Quantum Fiber’s faster uploads where its fiber service reaches your address.
Xfinity is the better overall pick in Tacoma because it reaches more homes, starts cheaper, and offers strong download speeds, while Quantum Fiber has the much stronger upload. Xfinity wins on coverage and price; Quantum Fiber wins on speed symmetry, with up to 2,000/1,000 Mbps where available versus Xfinity’s up to 2,000/300 Mbps where available. Quantum Fiber is the better fit for heavy uploaders, remote workers, and large households at eligible addresses; Xfinity is the easier value pick for broad availability and everyday use. Both have a 90/100 speed score, so check your address before choosing.
At a glance
Quantum Fiber vs. Xfinity, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber |
Fiber | 2 Gig 1 Gig upload |
49% | $50/mo | Top fiber speeds |
| Xfinity |
Cable | 2 Gig 300 Mbps upload |
99% | $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
The head-to-head can shift by ZIP code and neighborhood because coverage varies block to block in Tacoma. Xfinity reaches about 99% of the city overall, while Quantum Fiber reaches about 49%; check the exact address to see which service and tier are available.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | Xfinity | Quantum Fiber | Xfinity | Quantum Fiber | Xfinity | |||
| 98406 | North End, Proctor District, Westgate | 77% | 100% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 69 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 98402 | Downtown Tacoma, Museum District, Theater District, Thea Foss Waterway | 6% | 94% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 5 | 75 | Xfinity |
| 98404 | Eastside, McKinley Hill, Fern Hill, Portland Avenue | 66% | 100% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 59 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 98405 | Hilltop, Central Tacoma, Stadium District, Wright Park | 68% | 100% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 61 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 98444 | Parkland, Midland, Spanaway border | 39% | 100% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 35 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 98445 | Parkland, Spanaway, Midland | 7% | 100% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 6 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 98407 | Old Town, Ruston, North End, Point Defiance | 78% | 100% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 70 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 98403 | Stadium District, North Slope, Old Town | 64% | 99% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 58 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 98408 | South Tacoma, Fern Hill, Lincoln District, McKinley | 89% | 100% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 80 | 79 | Quantum Fiber |
| 98409 | South Tacoma, Lakewood border, South End | 47% | 99% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 42 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 98466 | University Place, Fircrest, Chambers Bay | 50% | 99% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 45 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 98422 | Northeast Tacoma, Browns Point, Dash Point | 8% | 98% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 8 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 98446 | Parkland, Midland, Summit | 16% | 100% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 14 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 98465 | West End, Narrows, Skyline | 58% | 100% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 52 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 98418 | Lincoln District, South Tacoma, McKinley Hill | 90% | 100% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 81 | 79 | Quantum Fiber |
| 98421 | Tacoma Tideflats, Port of Tacoma, Dome District | 4% | 76% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 4 | 60 | Xfinity |
| 98433 | Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Fort Lewis | 1% | 94% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 1 | 75 | Xfinity |
| 98411 | Central Tacoma, Downtown-adjacent | 34% | 98% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 31 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 98490 | University Place | 34% | 98% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 31 | 78 | Xfinity |
| 98417 | South Tacoma, Central Tacoma | 79% | 99% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 71 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 98448 | Parkland, Spanaway | 59% | 100% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 53 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 98443 | Midland, Waller, Summit View | 1% | 100% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 1 | 79 | Xfinity |
| 98401 | Downtown Tacoma, City Center | 7% | 98% | 2 Gig | 2 Gig | 7 | 78 | 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 Tacoma 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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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is Quantum Fiber or Xfinity available at my Tacoma address?
Xfinity reaches about 99% of Tacoma overall, while Quantum Fiber reaches about 49%. Availability can still vary block to block, so check your exact address and confirm the available tier before signing up.
Which is cheaper in Tacoma, Quantum Fiber or Xfinity, and what will I actually pay?
Xfinity has the lower promotional starting price at $40/mo versus Quantum Fiber’s $50/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 cost at your address.
Which is faster for gaming, working from home, or 4K streaming?
Quantum Fiber offers up to 2,000/1,000 Mbps where available, while Xfinity offers up to 2,000/300 Mbps where available. Both have a 90/100 speed score, and either can suit common gaming, work, and 4K needs; check the exact tier available at your address.