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What does unlimited internet actually mean?

In simple terms, unlimited internet service means there’s no cap on your data usage. A data cap is a restriction from your internet service provider (ISP) on the amount of data you can use within a certain time period, usually one month.

Data caps vary by provider, but once you surpass your data cap for the month, you could be charged a fee, forced to buy more data or your service could be slowed (throttled) or even shut off until your cycle renews. Nowadays, internet providers are moving away from data caps and advertising unlimited internet services to customers.

While this sounds great, it’s quite common for providers to mislead customers about data limits. This is why it’s important to always read the fine print of your ISP’s data policy, even if it’s advertised as unlimited. Your provider may claim it has no “hard” data limits, which means it won’t completely cut off your connection if you exceed your data allotment, but it will instead throttle your speeds until your cycle renews or you buy more data.

How to choose an unlimited internet plan

When choosing an unlimited internet plan, consider the internet speeds you need and the price and/or value of the plan. If fiber internet is available where you live, this will provide you with the fastest and most reliable internet connection and, therefore, the best value for your money.

Cable internet is a solid alternative if fiber isn’t available at your address. Choose an internet speed that can support the number of devices connecting to your network, as well as the types of internet activities you participate in every day.

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AT&T: Best overall unlimited internet 

AT&T Fiber plans are some of the top fiber plans available, and they all have unlimited data. Not only will you get fast symmetrical upload and download speeds, but you will also get great value for your money since fiber is the best internet type available. AT&T’s cheapest fiber plan is AT&T Fiber 300 for $55.00/mo., but you can get speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, depending on your internet needs.

Compared to most fiber providers, AT&T has solid availability focused in the South, Midwest and West regions of the country.

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Spectrum: Best for cable availability

Spectrum is a cable internet provider with two internet plans available, Spectrum Internet^® Premier with download speeds up to 500 Mbps and Spectrum Internet^® Gig with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. While you won’t get as much reliability and speed as a fiber provider, Spectrum has widespread availability across most regions in the U.S., so it’s a solid option for unlimited internet if fiber is not available near you.

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Google Fiber: Best for fastest speeds

Google Fiber is another fiber provider that offers unmatched speeds, but it’s best suited for homes with many internet users or those who need the most speed available. Google Fiber plans start at 1,000 Mbps; there is also a 2,000 Mbps plan, as well as 5,000 and 8,000 Mbps plans in select areas. With unlimited data and multi-gig speeds, Google Fiber is the ideal choice for heavy internet users. While availability is still somewhat limited, Google Fiber is expanding to more and more cities every year.

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Frontier: Best value fiber plans

Frontier Fiber offers some of the best-priced fiber plans around, with its cheapest plan starting at under $30/mo. for 200 Mbps. Frontier also has 500 Mbps, 1 Gig, 2 Gig and 5 Gig plans available with prices that are cheaper than some cable internet providers. With more speed and the reliability of fiber-optic internet, Frontier offers great value for its prices. Frontier availability is focused across the Midwest and Northeast U.S., with some service in the West.

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Verizon: Best for bundling and 5G

Verizon Fios and Verizon 5G Home Internet both offer unlimited data, but the real perks come with bundling your services. If Verizon Fios is available to you, its fiber plans range from 300 to 2,000 Mbps, with prices starting at $34.99/mo. if you bundle with a mobile plan. You can get Verizon 5G Home Internet starting at the same price if you bundle with a mobile line as well. Verizon also offers promotional perks to new customers when they sign up, and a choice of entertainment add-ons for $10/mo.

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Perks of unlimited internet 

Having an internet plan with unlimited data has its advantages. We’ll list some of them below.

• No usage restrictions – Unlimited internet plans have no usage restrictions, so you can stream, game and download as much as you want without having to worry about exceeding a data limit
• Value – Unlimited internet offers more value than plans with data caps, since they’re often similarly priced but have more benefits
• No overage fees – With unlimited data, you won’t have to worry about seeing a bunch of data overage fees on your monthly internet bill
• Great for larger households – Unlimited internet plans are especially useful for households with multiple internet users connecting simultaneously since you won’t have to worry about exceeding a data limit

Who shouldn’t consider unlimited internet?

Unlimited internet isn’t for everyone. While it provides great value and it won’t hurt you to get an unlimited internet plan, it may not be worth it for some — or even available.

Internet providers don’t provide service to everyone, so getting an unlimited internet plan may not even be an option for you if one isn’t available at your location. Always enter your address when exploring providers so you are aware of what you have access to before you decide.

Aside from availability, unlimited internet simply may not be necessary for some internet users. 

If you don’t use a lot of data to begin with, having an unlimited internet plan may not make much of a difference. If you have an idea of what your monthly data usage is, and it tends to remain consistent, getting a plan with a data limit could be a better option — especially if it’s cheaper.

Another factor to consider with unlimited internet plans is speed throttling. Speed throttling is a common caveat with unlimited plans that providers use to still limit your data, or incur more fees on the user. Essentially, the plan is advertised as unlimited, but once you exceed a certain amount of data, the provider will throttle your speeds until your cycle renews or you buy more. Since your data isn’t being turned off, the provider can still claim you have unlimited data regardless of whether it’s high-speed or not.

If you know your monthly usage, getting a plan with a set amount of high-speed data could work well for you since you can choose a plan with an amount of data you know you won’t exceed regularly. Just keep in mind that exceeding your data limit on a non-unlimited plan will result in overage fees or throttling anyway, so this is only a viable option if you are consistent and can manage your data usage.

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Does unlimited internet still include fees?

Yes, unlimited internet plans can still include fees. There are the general fees that come with every internet plan, like taxes, service fees and equipment fees. Always read the fine print on your internet plan and research potential fees before you sign up so you won’t be surprised by your monthly bill.

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