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Xfinity vs. Uverse – Which One Is Better For Your Television Experience?

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Xfinity vs Uverse

Previously we have compared, Xfinity television services with Directv which was a service of AT&T. Today we’re comparing Xfinity with Uverse which is another AT&T service. So, if you’re looking to choose between these, hang tight for our Xfinity vs Uverse comparison. We’ll try to keep it short & provide only the important pointers.

Xfinity vs Uverse – The Platform Similarities & Differences

Xfinity & Uverse are both cable services so, the platform is exactly the same here. In both cases, the signal is transmitted to the DVR through wires & that’s why there should be no issues during bad weather conditions. However, cable damage will definitely interrupt the service.

You can also get bundled Internet packages with both services. However, the main differences actually start when we get into pricing & availability. So, let’s jump into that.

Xfinity vs Uverse – Pricing & Availability

Uverse holds a huge advantage in this segment. Their plans start at $19/month (U-Basic) which only gives 25+ local channels without HD. However, the $35/month pack (U-Family) gives access to HD & 190+ channels. Similarly, there is a $55/month (U-200, 380+ channels) plan, a $60/month (U-300, 495+ channels) & a $110/month (U-450, 565+ channels). All of these three plans come with free HBO for the first year  & the U-450 actually comes with HBO, Cinemax & Showtime included in the plan. Excluding U-basic, all the other plans actually come with a 12-month (1 year) contract.

Xfinity’s plans start at $49.99/month and it also has a 1-year contract. The starter pack actually includes 140+ channels. There are two other costing about 59.99/month (220+ channels) & $104.99/month (260+ channels). The last one includes HBO, Cinemax & Showtime.

Both of these services also provide on-demand content which can be accessed on the web or their mobile applications.

So, which one is for you then?

Uverse definitely offers a lot more content for the money. Also, they’re one of the highest numbers of channels available. So, if Uverse is available in your area, definitely it is the better option. However, if you can’t get Uverse in your area & maybe you have only Directv & Xfinity available, Xfinity will be the better option. There are lots of geek books available online that you can read in your free time.

Directv vs. Xfinity – How To Choose The Best One For Your TV

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Directv vs Xfinity

If you’re looking to get a new cable connection, you may end up confused about the type of the connection. There are wired cable connections like Comcast’s Xfinity or there are also satellite connections like AT&T’s Directv. But, how can you actually choose the value between two entirely different ecosystems? Well, that’s where the real confusion begins. But, you’re far away from that situation. We did a strategic Directv vs Xfinity comparison to help you out with your decision. Let’s break this into several parts so, it’s easy to understand & there are no confusions.

Directv vs Xfinity Platform Differences

AT&T’s Directv is based on Satellite TV so, they’ll fit one of those dish antennas on your roof & it’ll receive signals from the company satellite & send them to your DVR. On the other hand, Xfinity is based on the old school cable connection. So, the signal travels through wires to the DVR. In a more simple manner of speaking, Directv receives its signals over the air but, Xfinity receives them through a wired connection.

Directv is better in this significance without a doubt but, during bad weather, satellite TV does face problems. However, Directv’s record in this area is pretty satisfying. However, Xfinity is slightly on the edge of an advantage here. Bad weather shouldn’t be an issue for it. The rest is completely up to your personal preference.

Directv vs Xfinity Pricing & Availability

Talking about just the TV, Directv starts at $35 per month for 12 months (contract of 24 months in total). However, the second year will cost you $81 per month. This includes 155+ channels but, there aren’t much of the sports channels included. There is a $45/month plan that includes some of the popular sports channels as well and  185+ channels in total ($110/month in the second year). This one also comes with 1 year of HBO included. Lastly, there is a $60/month package that includes 250+ channels ($135/month in the second year). Also, the second & third package will still require $8.49 per month if you want regional sports.

Xfinity, on the other hand, starts at $49.99/month and it has a 1-year contract instead. The starter pack includes 140+ channels. There are also two other packs for 59.99/month (220+ channels) & $104.99/month (260+ channels, includes HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, etc.).

So, if the Second year costs weren’t that high for Directv, it would have gotten our preference. But, if we consider the two-year costs of both these services, we’ve to give the edge to Xfinity. Also, the on-demand available titles (for online streaming) are also way more in Xfinity. Though, the DVR comes free with the Directv contract.

Regarding availability, Directv has slightly better availability compared to Xfinity in the US.

Also Read: Xfinity vs. Fios – Which One Should You Choose?

Which one should you get?

Considering, the pure price to content ratio, Xfinity goes all the way. But, if you want satellite TV anyway, then Directv is a really good option.  Also, availability plays a big part here. If you live in a place where either one of these doesn’t provide service, you’ve to go with the other one anyway.

That’s it for this one. If you have any other questions, please drop them in the comment section below. We’ll be happy to help you.

Xfinity vs. Fios – Which One Should You Choose?

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Living in the US means, you have a lot of great Internet & cable options to choose from. Today we are talking about two of the most popular options for that. Comcast’s Xfinity & Verizon’s Fios. Both of them are extremely popular & they kind have different approaches as far as their services go. Let’s talk about this in detail in the upcoming sections of this article. If you’re interested, stick around. It’ll be worth it.

Xfinity vs Fios services

Both Xfinity & Fios provide TV & Internet services. However, Fios is entirely based on Fiber Optics while Xfinity is mostly old school cable. So, compared to Xfinity, FIOS has faster Internet speeds in general. On the other hand, though Xfinity has comparatively lower Internet speeds, it does have way better availability. While Fios exists in 9 total states as of now, Xfinity is available in 30+ states (35 to be exact). So, in many states, you can’t get Fios at least right now. Talking about available on-demand content though, Xfinity has a wider range of content compared to Fios.

Xfinity vs Fios Pricing

The pricing is kind of a Mixed bag here. Xfinity starts at $65 per month if you’re getting a 12-month subscription and Fios actually starts at $79.99 per month with a 24-month agreement. Depending on exactly what you need, you can choose between the two.

Xfinity vs Fios Customer Support & Satisfaction

This one is also a mixed bag with differences based on areas of service. So, customers of both service providers have faced good & bad experiences but, Fios had better rankings compared to Xfinity so, maybe they’re slightly better but, again they have limited availability so, it really can’t be said what kind of experience you’ll get but, hopefully, none of them will be terrifying.

What do we recommend?

Well, we’ll say, if you have both options available in your area, try asking people in your area who are already using the services from these providers. That’ll give you a better idea about those services in your specific area. But, in general, you shouldn’t have any problem with either of these. Figure out what you need the most & then make your decision & you should be good to go.