If you are confused between using Comcast or Centurylink internet connection for your home or office use, the following comparison may help in clearing the picture for helping you make the best decision.
NOTE: The following comparison is for the internet services offered by both Comcast and CenturyLink. While CenturyLink offers its internet services with the same name, the Internet and TV services of Comcast are offered by its subsidiary Xfinity.
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COMCAST XFINITY INTERNET |
CENTURYLINK INTERNET
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| Offering Service in 40 states
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Offering Service in 36 states |
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Packages starting at $79.99 per month |
Bundles featuring DIRECTV starting at $113.99 per month
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Internet speed varies from 25 Mbps to 2,000 Mbps
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Internet speed varies from 3 Mbps to 940 Mbps |
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The number of Channel varies from 10+ to 220+
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The number of Channel varies from 160+ to 250+ |
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DVR up to 6 shows at a single time
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DVR up to 4 shows at a single time |
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Doesn’t offer a contract-based plan, one-year contract, and 2-year contract plans available.
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Doesn’t offer a contract-based plan on the internet or home phone. 2-year contract plans are available with DIRECTV. |
NOTE: In some areas, the suggested speed might not be available. A maximum of up to 940 Mbps download/upload speed might be available through a wired connection.
Availability
Comcast Xfinity is known for offering TV, Home Phone, and Internet services in select 40 states and is available only to 36% (approximately) of the US population. On the other hand, CenturyLink is known for offering TV, Home Phone, and Internet services in select regions of 36 states and is available to only around 16% of the US population.
Internet and TV Bundles
While CenturyLink is known for offering fiber optic and DSL internet, as well as home phone service, on the other hand, Xfinity is known for offering cable internet, digital phone, and TV services. In case you are looking to get CenturyLink, you will be able to get satellite through DIRECTV and DISH Network, however, no discount is applicable.
In case you are looking to go for Comcast Xfinity service, you will get more options to choose from internet speed options with TV channel packages compared to CenturyLink. However, it is to be noted that CenturyLink internet offers customers the opportunity to get a fixed internet rate for a lifetime, as well as choose from a range of live TV streaming and satellite options.
Cheap Internet Packages
If you are looking for a cost-effective internet plan in your area, you are most likely to get a better deal from Comcast Xfinity. This is because Xfinity is known for offering a range of internet speeds, allowing them to provide packages with varied pricing for different speeds. However, if you wish to get a gig speed of up to 1 Gbps, CenturyLink could be offering a better deal through its fiber internet packages. What makes CenturyLink an ideal choice for gig speed internet is its lifetime guarantee of offering the package at the same monthly rental.
Fastest Internet Packages
At present, Comcast Xfinity is known for offering the fastest internet speeds in residential markets through its Gigabit Pro Internet plan (2,000 Mbps). The only downside with this plan is that pricing for this plan is almost $300 per month. Well, if a 1,000 Mbps plan is sufficient for you, Xfinity offers a plan with an $85 per month rental cost.
Although Xfinity has the fastest residential internet plans with them, coming to CenturyLink, the company offers a fiber-based internet plan with speeds of up to 940 Mbps for just $65 per month cost, $20 cheaper compared to the 1000 Mpbs plan offered by Xfinity.
So, now as you have the overall brief of both Xfinity and CenturyLink internet plans, speed, pricing, and availability, you will be able to decide whether to go for Xfinity or CenturyLink or look for any other service provider available in your area.