AT&T vs. Spectrum

AT&T vs. Spectrum bundles

AT&T and Spectrum offer bundle packages with varying combinations of internet, TV and home phone services. Here are the lowest-priced bundles from each provider:

*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 07/03/19.

Spectrum bundles feature varying internet speeds where available, but some locations currently have only one internet speed option, typically either 60, 100 or 200 Mbps. Additionally, only three Spectrum TV package options are available to choose from.

In short, AT&T gives you more bundle options, but comes with a one-year contract. Spectrum gives you less options to choose from, but you may be eligible for faster internet speeds than you’d get with AT&T DSL service, plus you get freedom of no contract.

AT&T vs. Spectrum internet

AT&T offers DSL and fiber-optic internet in select areas. Spectrum delivers internet over a cable network. The difference in internet type results in a few key differences, including availability, pricing and speeds.

AT&T vs. Spectrum internet costs

AT&T offers cheaper internet plans than Spectrum, but AT&T may require you to bundle to get their lowest pricing. Spectrum’s lowest-priced internet plan is the same price regardless of whether you choose to bundle.

For internet-only service, Spectrum may be the better deal if you’re looking for cheap internet with decent speeds. If you want faster internet, however, AT&T is likely to give you a better deal as their 1,000 Mbps plan is cheaper than Spectrum’s 940 Mbps plan.

As for equipment costs, AT&T internet includes a wireless gateway router with all internet plans. Spectrum includes a modem at no extra cost, but may charge an additional fee for router and Wi-Fi service.

AT&T vs. Spectrum internet speeds

Spectrum’s lowest speed, up to 60 Mbps, is faster than AT&T’s lowest speed, up to 5 Mbps. However, AT&T offers slightly faster speeds than Spectrum (up to 1,000 Mbps compared to Spectrum’s 940 Mbps). Additionally, AT&T’s fastest speeds are available in many more locations than Spectrum’s fastest speeds.

AT&T vs. Spectrum data caps

AT&T applies a monthly data cap of 1 TB on most internet plans. You may be eligible for unlimited data with select plans, like the AT&T Fiber 1000, or when you bundle internet and TV.

Spectrum includes unlimited data on all of their internet plans.

AT&T vs. Spectrum fastest internet plans

Both AT&T and Spectrum offer gigabit internet, with download speeds up to 940 Mbps, but AT&T currently offers it in more areas.

Available internet speeds from AT&T, Spectrum and other internet providers will vary by location. Click the button below to see which internet speeds are available at your address.

AT&T vs. Spectrum TV service

While AT&T and Spectrum offer comparable internet services, TV service is one category where AT&T has the clear advantage. AT&T offers AT&T TV and DIRECTV across all 50 states. Here’s how AT&T TV compares to Spectrum TV service:

• Main TV package options: four
• Channel range: 70+ to 130+
• Starting price range: $49.99 to $134.99/mo.*
• DVR service: Included
• DVR recordings: Up to 5 shows at once
• DVR equipment cost: One device free, then starting at $7/mo. each*
• Contract: Two years

• Main TV package options: three
• Channel range: 125 to 200+
• Starting price range: $64.99 to $104.99/mo.*
• DVR service: Starting at $12.99/mo.*
• DVR recordings: Up to 2 shows at once
• DVR equipment cost: Starting at $6.99/mo. each*
• Contract: None

*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 07/03/19.

Use our AT&T TV review, as well as our all-inclusive Spectrum channel guide, to find the channel and plan you need.