Condo Fiber Specialist vs Cable Giant
Hotwire dominates in MDUs with 10 Gbps fiber, Xfinity wins on wide availability
1 Gbps Fiber Internet
800 Mbps Cable Internet
Hotwire specializes in condos, apartments, and high-rises. If your building has Hotwire, it's often the only wired internet option due to exclusive agreements. This comparison assumes you have a choice between both providers.
| Feature | Hotwire | Xfinity | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 100% Fiber Optic | Cable (DOCSIS 3.1) | Hotwire ✓ |
| Max Speed | 10 Gbps | 1.2 Gbps | Hotwire ✓ |
| Upload Speeds | Symmetrical (up to 10 Gbps) | 35 Mbps max | Hotwire ✓ |
| Data Caps | Unlimited | 1.2TB (extra $30 for unlimited) | Hotwire ✓ |
| Availability | Select buildings only | 91% of Florida | Xfinity ✓ |
| Contracts | No contracts | 1-2 year options | Hotwire ✓ |
| Bundle Options | Internet only | TV, phone, mobile | Xfinity ✓ |
| Customer Service | 4.0/5 (dedicated) | 3.2/5 rating | Hotwire ✓ |
| Plan | Speed | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fision Fiber 1G | 1 Gbps/1 Gbps | $99/month | Most users |
| Fision Fiber 2.5G | 2.5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps | $149/month | Power users |
| Fision Fiber 5G | 5 Gbps/5 Gbps | $199/month | Tech enthusiasts |
| Fision Fiber 10G | 10 Gbps/10 Gbps | $299/month | Ultimate performance |
| Plan | Speed | Price* | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect | 75/10 Mbps | $30/month | Light use |
| Connect More | 200/10 Mbps | $50/month | Small households |
| Fast | 400/10 Mbps | $70/month | Families |
| Superfast | 800/20 Mbps | $80/month | Large families |
| Gigabit | 1200/35 Mbps | $90/month | Power users |
*Promotional pricing for 12-24 months
Hotwire focuses on multi-dwelling units (MDUs) where they can wire entire buildings with fiber. They negotiate exclusive agreements with property managers to provide service to all units, which allows them to offer better infrastructure and pricing.
It depends on your building's agreement. Some buildings have exclusive contracts with Hotwire, while others allow residents to choose. Check with your property manager about your options.
For most users, no. Even 1 Gbps is more than sufficient for streaming, gaming, and remote work. The 10 Gbps tier is for tech enthusiasts, content creators, or homes with 20+ connected devices.
Cable technology (DOCSIS) allocates most bandwidth to downloads because that's what most users need. Fiber optic technology like Hotwire's provides equal bandwidth in both directions naturally.
Hotwire's fiber connection provides superior performance with lower latency and no data caps. However, Xfinity is perfectly adequate for streaming and gaming if Hotwire isn't available.
Choose Hotwire if: It's available in your building and you want the absolute best internet technology with speeds up to 10 Gbps and perfect reliability.
Choose Xfinity if: Hotwire isn't available, you want to bundle services, or you need the flexibility to move and keep your service.