AT&T vs. Cox

AT&T vs. Cox internet packages

Learn more about AT&T and Cox  internet packages to find out which plan will best match your needs.

AT&T vs. Cox internet side-by-side comparison

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 11/04/20.

Cox requires a one year service agreement for the 12-month promotional pricing and AT&T does not require any contract agreement. However, after 12 months, both providers increase prices.

In cases of early termination for AT&T, your fee will be prorated based on your plan. For Cox, all plans may be canceled within the first 30 days of service at no cost to the subscriber. After 30 days, a termination fee of up to $120 will be charged to your account.

AT&T internet plans

*Per mo for 12 mos + taxes & equip fee. $10/mo equip fee applies. Incl 1TB data/mo. $10 chrg for each add’l 50GB (up to $100/mo)

**Per mo for 12 mos + taxes & equip fee.$10/mo equip fee applies. Incl unlimited internet data allowance ($30 value). Ltd avail/areas; speeds vary, Download max typically 940 Mbps. not gt’d.

***Per mo for 12 mos + taxes & equip fee.$10/mo equip fee applies. Incl unlimited internet data allowance ($30 value). Ltd avail/areas; speeds vary, Download max typically 940 Mbps. not gt’d.

Cox internet plans

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 11/04/20.

If you want a better understanding of how AT&T and Cox compare, take a look at our analysis:

Value: Overall, AT&T’s fiber optic plans are a better value than any of Cox’s internet plans. With AT&T fiber, you spend less money to receive the speeds you need. This not only includes faster download speeds, but also faster upload speeds. For instance, with AT&T fiber, you receive symmetrical upload/download speeds. Conversely, with Cox internet, upload speeds are significantly slower than the advertised download speeds. Having faster upload speeds is extremely useful if you work from home and are using video chat services frequently. 

Post introductory pricing: AT&T fiber’s superior value remains even after the 12-month discount expires. On average, both providers increase their prices after 12 months at comparable rates. Therefore, if fiber internet is available in your area, that is your best option. However, AT&T’s fiber internet is available in significantly fewer areas than Cox’s cable internet packages. 

Package options and availability: One of Cox’s greatest selling points in comparison to AT&T is that Cox is likely to give you more internet package options than AT&T, with up to five packages ranging from 10 to 940 Mbps in most areas. While AT&T also offers five packages, it is less likely to offer all five packages in your area. Instead, AT&T’s internet package options vary by whether AT&T fiber/copper hybrid internet, AT&T fixed wireless or AT&T fiber is available.

Cheap internet: Cox also offers the cheapest internet plan out of the two providers with 10 Mbps for $29.99/mo. However, you are better off purchasing AT&T’s 100 Mbps plan for $34.99/mo., if available in your area, since you get significantly faster speeds for only a slightly higher cost. 

Additional fees: With AT&T, you will pay an additional $10/mo. for your equipment. AT&T offers the Wi-Fi Gateway, which is a modem and router combo. The installation fee for AT&T costs $99; however, you can get the fee waived if you bundle with DIRECTV or AT&T TV. Cox’s equipment rental fee is slightly more expensive at $10.99/mo. for the Panoramic Wifi Gateway – a modem and router all-in-one. However, Cox allows you to purchase your own modem and router, which can help save you money. Just note, you will not have access to tech support if you have any issues with your equipment. Additionally, your installation bill is $20 for self-installation or $75 for professional installation. However, if you bundle with Cox TV, the self-installation fee is waived and the professional installation fee drops to $50. 

Plan spotlight: Internet 1000 vs. Gigablast

At $40 less each month and no data caps, AT&T’s Internet 1000 package is a considerably better deal than Cox’s Gigablast package.

See what Cox internet plans are available, and how they compare to AT&T plans in your area. Click “Shop plans” to get started.

AT&T vs. Cox bundling TV and internet

AT&T and Cox offer bundles with various combinations of internet, TV and home phone services. Cox also offers home security services available to add to your bundle. Both providers offer discounts for bundling. For example, you can choose any AT&T TV plan and receive gig-speed internet for only $39.99/mo.* (A total savings of $20/mo. for both services). AT&T also partners with DIRECTV to offer additional TV, internet and home phone bundles under the AT&T brand.

While AT&T gives you a standard savings each month, typically $10/mo., Cox lowers the package price for individual services in each bundle. This means total savings on your bundle can vary widely depending on which combination of services you choose.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 11/04/20.

AT&T internet and TV bundles

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 11/04/20.

AT&T TV: Requires high speed internet. Recommend minimum Internet 25 plan (min 8 Mbps per stream for optimal viewing). Limit 3 concurrent AT&T streams. 

*$19.95 ACTIVATION, EARLY TERMINATION FEES OF $15/MO. FOR TV FOR EACH MONTH REMAINING ON AGMT., INTERNET EQUIPMENT NON-RETURN & ADD’L FEES APPLY. Price incl. AT&T TV Pkg. & is after $10/mo. bundle discount on TV for up to 12 mos. 1 AT&T TV device included for well-qualified customers; otherwise $120. New approved residential customers only, excluding DIRECTV and U-verse TV customers. Restr’s apply. See details.

Cox internet and TV bundles

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 11/04/20

Although AT&T offers better internet deals when sold without TV services, Cox offers the better bundle deals. For instance, both AT&T and Cox’s cheapest bundle package is $89.99/mo. and Cox offers both faster internet speeds (150 Mbps vs 100 Mbps) and more channels (140+ vs 65+) in this package.