How popular isXfinity?
In September 2026, people searched for Xfinity by name about 769,000 times in the United States, a 7.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 2% of all United States wireless carrier searches, placing Xfinity sixth out of nine carriers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wireless carriers, Xfinity appeared in one of the five answers and was the seventh most recommended of the nine.
Xfinity is the sixth most searched of 9 competitors and the seventh most recommended in AI answers.
T-MobileShare of searches 39.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
VerizonShare of searches 26.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
AT&TShare of searches 21.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Cricket WirelessShare of searches 4.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
XfinityShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top wireless carriers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Xfinity was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Xfinity is the seventh most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Verizon1st
T-Mobile2nd
AT&T3rd
Visible4th
Mint Mobile5th
Cricket Wireless6th
Xfinity7th
Google Fi8th
Spectrum9th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
T-Mobile5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Verizon5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
AT&T5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cricket Wireless4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Mint Mobile4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Visible4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Xfinity1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Spectrum1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Google Fi1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about wireless carriers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cell phone carrier in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which US phone carrier has the best coverage?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the main cell phone carriers in the US?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cell phone carriers”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wireless carrier”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 23, 2026.
Which wireless carriers compete with Xfinity?
Share of searches by month for T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Mint Mobile, Xfinity. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | T-Mobile | Verizon | AT&T | Cricket Wireless | Mint Mobile | Xfinity | Spectrum | Google Fi | Visible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.8% | 24.1% | 19.7% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.97% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.8% | 24.1% | 19.7% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.6% | 28.1% | 18.8% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.92% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.5% | 30.7% | 20.5% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.1% | 26.2% | 21.4% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.26% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.6% | 23.9% | 19.5% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.64% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.9% | 26% | 21.3% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.57% |
| May 2026 | 39% | 26.1% | 21.4% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.57% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.9% | 24% | 19.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.43% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.5% | 23.8% | 19.5% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.43% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.3% | 27.6% | 18.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.33% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.6% | 26.5% | 21.7% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.32% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.6% | 9.1M | 0% | -1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.5% | 6.1M | 0% | -1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 21.7% | 5M | +22.2% | +3.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.3% | 1M | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.9% | 673K | -18.2% | -0.8 points | |
| 6, moved from 8th to 6th | 2% | 450K | +49.5% | +0.6 pointsmoved from 8th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.6% | 368K | +22.3% | +0.2 points | |
| 8, moved from 6th to 8th | 1.1% | 246K | -18.3% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.32% | 74K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
T-Mobile39.6%
Held 1st. 9.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
2.
Verizon26.5%
Held 2nd. 6.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
3.
AT&T21.7%
Held 3rd. 5M estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.
4.3%
Held 4th. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
2.9%
Held 5th. 673K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
6.
Xfinity2%
Moved from 8th to 6th. 450K estimated branded searches, +49.5% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
7.
Spectrum1.6%
Held 7th. 368K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
1.1%
Moved from 6th to 8th. 246K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
9.
Visible0.32%
Held 9th. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Xfinity and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Xfinity
18 comparisons
- AT&T vs Xfinity
- Cricket Wireless vs Xfinity
- Mint Mobile vs Xfinity
- T-Mobile vs Xfinity
- Verizon vs Xfinity
- Spectrum vs Xfinity
- AT&T Fiber vs Xfinity
- Frontier vs Xfinity
- Starlink vs Xfinity
- T-Mobile Home Internet vs Xfinity
- Verizon Fios vs Xfinity
- Google Fi vs Xfinity
- Google Fiber vs Xfinity
- Cox vs Xfinity
- Optimum vs Xfinity
- Visible vs Xfinity
- DIRECTV vs Xfinity
- DISH vs Xfinity
How has branded search demand for Xfinity changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Xfinity in the United States rose from 714K to 769K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Xfinity’s share of searches among wireless carriers in the United States held steady, from 1.8% to 2%.
How did search popularity change for United States wireless carriers in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Xfinity overtook Google Fi and Spectrum to rank 6th among wireless carriers in the United States, with 2% of the searches.

In September 2026, AT&T gained share of searches among wireless carriers in the United States, from 18.5% to 21.7%.

In September 2026, T-Mobile lost share of searches among wireless carriers in the United States, from 41.3% to 39.6%.

In September 2026, Verizon lost share of searches among wireless carriers in the United States, from 27.6% to 26.5%.

In September 2026, Mint Mobile lost share of searches among wireless carriers in the United States, from 3.7% to 2.9%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Visible in the United States rose 173.1% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 74K in September 2026.
How are Xfinity’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Xfinity’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- xfinity internet
- xfinity mobile
- xfinity tv
Who owns Xfinity?
Xfinity is owned by Comcast. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by Comcast.
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Where does Xfinity compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless carriers | 6th of 9 | 2% | Shown above |
| Internet providers | 7th of 10 | 6.9% | Show ranking |
| TV providers | 5th of 6 | 1.1% | Show ranking |

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