AT&T vs. Suddenlink

If you live in an area where both AT&T and Suddenlink are available, take a look at our comparison details to find the best provider for you.

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Is AT&T or Suddenlink the provider for you?

Is it time to upgrade your internet, TV or phone services? If AT&T or Suddenlink is available in your area, consider how the two differ by internet speeds, channel lineups and monthly bundle savings. We’ve done the research to make your comparison quick and easy.

AT&T is available in 36 states while Suddenlink is available in 20.
Both providers offer gigabit internet with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in select areas.
AT&T TV is available everywhere, even if you are not in an area serviceable for AT&T internet.
Suddenlink TV packages include more channels than AT&T TV, while AT&T TV gives you more package options to choose from.
Both AT&T and Suddenlink offer certain internet packages without data caps.
AT&T requires a one-year contract with most plans.

Check out a full breakdown of how AT&T and Suddenlink services compare side by side below.

AT&T vs. Suddenlink availability
AT&T TV vs. Suddenlink TV

AT&T vs. Suddenlink bundles
AT&T vs. Suddenlink customer satisfaction

AT&T vs. Suddenlink internet plans
AT&T vs. Suddenlink fastest internet

AT&T vs. Suddenlink quick comparison

Available in 36 states
Bundles starting at $89.98/mo.*
Speeds from 5 Mbps to 1,000 Mbps
Modem and Wi-Fi router for $10/mo.
AT&T TV channel range of 70+-130+ channels
Record unlimited shows at once
One or two-year contracts
4K streaming device and Cloud DVR storage included with AT&T TV

Available in 20 states
Bundles starting at $55.00/mo.*
Speeds from 100 Mbps to 1,000 Mbps
Modem and Wi-Fi router for $10/mo.
TV channel range of 225-340+ channels
Record and watch on up to three devices
No-contract plans
The Altice One hub combines your modem, router and TV box

*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 04/17/20.

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AT&T vs. Suddenlink availability

Suddenlink is available in fewer states than AT&T and you won’t find Suddenlink service in as many major metropolitan areas. Residents of rural areas on the outskirts of more densely populated cities are more likely to find Suddenlink service, and residents within those cities will likely find service with AT&T. Top service areas for each provider include:

AT&T vs. Suddenlink bundles

AT&T and Suddenlink offer internet and TV bundles that can make shopping for home services convenient and save you money in the process. Bundling internet and TV can also get you service or equipment upgrades, like the unlimited data that comes with AT&T internet bundles.

Here are popular bundle offers from AT&T and Suddenlink that may be available in your area. Call to speak with our bundle experts for more information about internet and TV bundles in your area.

AT&T TV + AT&T Internet 100
- Starting at $89.98/mo.*
- Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
- No internet data cap when bundling
- 60+ live TV channels
- One-year contract required
Bundle savings: $20/mo.*
Suddenlink Value TV and Internet 100
- Starting at $55.00/mo.*
- Speeds up to 100 Mbps
- 250 GB monthly data allowance
- 225+ TV channels
- No contract required
Bundle savings: $37/mo.*

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AT&T vs. Suddenlink internet

Provider	Starting price	Speed range	Contract	Data caps	Wi-Fi hotspots
	$49.99/mo.*	5 – 1,000 Mbps	One-year agreement	1 TB, no data cap on AT&T Fiber 1000 plan or AT&T internet and TV bundles	Thousands nationwide
	$35.00/mo.*	100 – 1,000 Mbps	No contract required	250 GB or unlimited on select plans	Varies by plan

Starting speeds with AT&T internet and Suddenlink internet differ greatly even though those plans will cost you about the same monthly price. As you get into faster speed tiers, available speeds and pricing for AT&T and Suddenlink internet plans are similar. The biggest difference with Suddenlink plans is they are likely to come with lower monthly data allowances than AT&T.

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AT&T vs. Suddenlink cheap internet plans

Cheap internet plans are available with both Suddenlink and AT&T’s DSL and fiber services. You’ll pay about the same monthly price, but the speeds you’ll have access to will depend on the service.

AT&T DSL

Starting at $49.99/mo.* for up to 100 Mbps
$0.50 per Mbps (with cheapest plan)
Wi-Fi Gateway router included
Free installation with select bundles
One-year agreement

AT&T Fiber

Starting at $49.99/mo.* for up to 1,000 Mbps
$0.05 per Mbps (with cheapest plan)
Wi-Fi Gateway router included
$50 network installation
One-year agreement

Suddenlink

Starting at $35.00/mo.* for up to 100 Mbps
$0.35 per Mbps (with cheapest plan)
Standard modem rental $10/mo.*
$49 standard installation fee
No contract required

Pricing and download speeds will vary by location. Click “Shop internet” to see what cheap internet plans are available from AT&T and Suddenlink in your area.

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AT&T vs. Suddenlink fastest internet

AT&T and Suddenlink both offer up to 1,000 Mbps. However, AT&T Fiber 1000 is available in more areas than Suddenlink and at a lower introductory price. Here’s a look at the two fastest internet plans available from AT&T and Suddenlink.

AT&T Fiber 1000
- Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
- Starting at $49.99/mo.*
- Unlimited data
Suddenlink Internet 1 Gig Unlimited
- Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
- Starting at $75.00/mo.*
- Unlimited data

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AT&T TV vs. Suddenlink TV

If you’re looking for the most TV package options, AT&T is your best bet. AT&T TV offers four standalone TV packages compared to just one with Suddenlink. Both AT&T TV and Suddenlink offer add-on options for premium channels, sports and movies, but AT&T TV has international networks that may not be available with Suddenlink. Take a look at how AT&T TV and Suddenlink compare.

Starting at $59.99/mo.*
60-125+ channels
Four channel packages available
Movies Extra Pack, DOGTV, Outdoor channel, Mediaset Italia and six sports add-on options available
Stream on up to five screens and record 200 hours of your favorite shows

Starting at $58.00/mo.*
225-340+ channels
Movies Tier, Family Tier, Sports & Information Tier and five more add-on options
Stream on up to three TVs

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AT&T vs. Suddenlink customer satisfaction

With help from about 250,000 real consumers, the American Customer Satisfaction Index Telecommunications Report gives providers an annual score based on evaluations of quality and experience. These scores can be a great way to judge a provider before committing to service. Here’s how the two providers scored on internet and TV customer satisfaction from 2017 to 2019.

Service	2019 score	2018 score	2017 score	Avg. past three years
AT&T Internet	69/100	68	69	68.7
Suddenlink Internet	60/100	61	66	62.3
AT&T TV	69/100	70	70	69.7
Suddenlink TV	55/100	58	63	58.7

Source: ACSI

For comparison, of the 11 top internet providers, Verizon Fios, a fiber internet service, earned the top score of 70 in 2019. AT&T TV service earned the top spot with a score of 70 out of 100 in 2018, while Suddenlink ranked last in 2019 with their score of 55.

Last updated 04/20/20

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Lisa Iscrupe

Writer, Broadband & Data Content

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