Spectrum Internet® plans and pricing

Best Spectrum internet plans

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*Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Charter. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Advertised price reflects $5 discount when enrolling in Auto Pay. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 07/11/24

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Spectrum internet rating and review

As the largest U.S. cable internet provider, Spectrum Internet is a common internet service option for more than one-third of U.S. households. For example, New York City offers Spectrum, as well as Los Angeles, Dallas, San Diego, and Charlotte.

Spectrum Internet service scored a 3.62 on a scale of 1 to 5 across four major categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. To learn more, read Allconnect’s review methodology. Spectrum also scored above average in reliability in our customer satisfaction report.

Spectrum Internet plan comparison

Spectrum is widely available and their plans have some unique advantages, but they aren’t for everyone. Spectrum offers up to three internet plans which you’ll find in our table below. All Spectrum plans come with a free modem, unlimited data and no contract requirements — perks you may not find with most internet providers.

Its prices go up after the first year, so you may end up paying more than you’re expecting when you sign up — part of the reason Spectrum earned our second-lowest score for affordability of any provider. That said, you will get fast and reliable speeds for those high prices.

Customers can also access thousands of free public Spectrum Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide. For new customers looking to switch to Spectrum in the middle of their current internet contract, Spectrum will provide up to $500** to subsidize any early termination fees you may face. Spectrum internet plan prices will increase after 12 months.

Spectrum’s 300 Mbps is best for smaller households and Internet Ultra is great for heavy gaming and streaming. Spectrum’s fastest plan is idea for larger households with many users connecting at once.

Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem.

**To qualify for Spectrum’s contract buyout program, customers must order and install a combination of qualifying Video and Internet and/or Voice services (“Qualifying Service”).  Spectrum’s Mobile Services are not eligbile for the buyout program.  A copy of the final bill from a previous provider, with early termination fees clearly marked, and the completed “Spectrum Contract Buyout Form” are required to qualify for the contact buyout program. Upon receipt of the forms and verification of eligibility, payment in the amount equal to the early termination fee charged by your previous provider on your final bill (not to exceed $500), will be mailed to your Spectrum service address. Contract buyout forms must be received by Spectrum within 60 days of installation of the Qualifying Services or two weeks from the date listed on the competitor’s final bill statement, whichever is later. Visit https://www.spectrum.com/contract-buyout and log-in to complete the contract buyout form. 06/27/24

*Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Charter. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Advertised price reflects $5 discount when enrolling in Auto Pay. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved 06/27/24

** Price for Gig speed additional. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems,visit spectrum.net/support/internet/compliant-modems-charter-network. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 06/27/24

*** For qualifying customers that meet eligibility requirements. 07/11/24

Offer details

You’ll get the speed you pay for

According to the latest FCC report, more than 90% of users reported their actual Spectrum Internet speeds to be within 95% or higher than their plan’s advertised speeds, even during peak usage times. Spectrum Wi-Fi speeds may be slower than your plan’s advertised speeds, but this isn’t a Spectrum thing; it’s just the nature of using a Wi-Fi connection.

The United States Median Speeds for fixed broadband in December 2022 show a download speed of 192.73 Mbps and an upload speed of 22.57 Mbps.

Spectrum’s download speed average is higher than the median at 225.33 Mbps, according to Q4 2022 Ookla® speed test intelligence data. Their upload speed average is 11.77 Mbps.

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Equipment, installation, data caps and contracts

Overall, Spectrum equipment and installation costs are very reasonable. Here’s what you can expect to pay on top of your plan’s base pricing:

• Equipment: Spectrum charges $5/mo. for router rental — the modem is free — whereas most providers charge around $10-15/mo. You also have the option of purchasing your own Spectrum-compatible modem and router.
• Installation: You’ll pay up to $24.99 for self-installation on all Spectrum Internet plans. In some areas, professional installation is available at a cost of up to $59.99. To avoid the higher fee, learn how to self-install Spectrum internet.
• Data caps: None of Spectrum’s plans have data caps, so you won’t have to worry about limiting your internet usage.
• Contracts: There are no contracts on any Spectrum Internet plans, so you won’t get hit with early termination fees if you decide to cancel.

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Spectrum internet vs. other top providers

Spectrum probably isn’t the only option in your area. Take some time to compare Spectrum Internet services and prices to other providers to find the best one for your needs.

*Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Charter. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Advertised price reflects $5 discount when enrolling in Auto Pay. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications. 07/11/24

Spectrum internet and TV packages

If you want to get a Spectrum internet and TV bundle, there are a few options. Spectrum TV® Stream starts at $39.99/mo.* and includes 75+ channels and live TV streaming that you can pick from 65 channels. You need Spectrum Internet® for Spectrum TV® Stream, but there are no contracts or required equipment. You can add premium channels like Max, Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz and MGM+ for an extra fee.

You can bundle Spectrum services, but the best savings come from the Spectrum One package. Spectrum One includes 300 Mbps of internet, Advanced Wi-Fi and an Unlimited Mobile line for $49.99/mo.** for 12 months.

Learn more about Spectrum TV

* Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Charter. SPECTRUM TV STREAM/SPECTRUM TV STREAM LATINO: Price and surcharges subject to change. Spectrum Internet required. Channel availability based on level of service and not all channels available in all markets or locations. Additional equipment may be required to access PEG channels. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved Updated 7/11/24.

**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Mobile devices excluded from offer. Taxes and fees extra in select states. All standard rates apply after promo period. Advertised price reflects $5 discount when enrolling in Auto Pay. Free Unlimited line reflected with up to 12 months credit on bill statement; limited to one per account. Must be redeemed within 30 days. SPECTRUM INTERNET & ADVANCED WIFI: Free Advanced WiFi only available with activation of Unlimited line. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. SPECTRUM MOBILE: Reduced speeds after 30 GB of usage per line. Tablets not eligible for promotion. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Spectrum Internet and Auto Pay required. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 07/11//24

Spectrum Customer satisfaction

The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) gave Spectrum a score of 68/100 in 2024, the same as last year’s score. This puts them in the middle of the pack, behind Cox, Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T.

J.D. Power also gave Spectrum Internet average satisfaction ratings. Their rankings fared best in the South region, where they scored relatively high marks for Performance and Reliability, Customer Service and Overall Satisfaction, ranking behind only AT&T and Xfinity.

In general, the main thing you should know about Spectrum centers around billing. Many customers don’t expect the $25/mo. price increase in year two, or the $22/mo. broadcast TV surcharge. If you’re not aware of these fees going in, your bill could end up being almost twice as much as you expected. 

Spectrum customers reviewed their Spectrum internet service and were happy with Spectrum’s customer service and easy installation process. Explore more Spectrum customer reviews below.

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