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CenturyLink service guide

By Robin Layton Last updated: January 17, 2025

CenturyLink offers internet and home phone service. Our experts help you pick the right plan for your needs.

CenturyLink provider overview

CenturyLink offers a large fiber internet network, bundles with DIRECTV and home phone services. Plans are customizable for both home and business use. 

CenturyLink internet does not require a contract, but speeds can vary widely depending on your service area. In fact, there may only be one plan available at your address.

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What we like about CenturyLink

  • No contract internet and phone plans – CenturyLink doesn’t have pesky long-term agreements and early termination fees to worry about
  • Bundle with DIRECTV to get the complete package – Though not required, the CenturyLink and DIRECTV bundling option is great if you need both TV and internet
  • Your internet speed can vary depending on location – The speed of internet that CenturyLink offers in your area can vary, and fiber optic service is only available in select cities
  • High fees – CenturyLink charges a $15 monthly fee for modem and router rental. Avoid this fee by purchasing your own equipment

Interested in CenturyLink business internet? Call: (866) 983-0259

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Explore CenturyLink services, internet and TV bundles

CenturyLink offers internet up to 940 Mbps, Secure WiFi with parental controls plus unlimited home phone. Customize your plan with a DIRECTV package to get the best in live sports.


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Get CenturyLink DSL with unlimited data, or opt for CenturyLink Fiber Gigabit, where available, with speeds up to 940 Mbps. Fiber Gigabit also has fast upload speeds, perfect for video chatting or conferencing and uploading files to social media.

Explore CenturyLink internet plans

DIRECTV is a popular addition to CenturyLink internet services and is available throughout all CenturyLink service areas. DIRECTV’s main channel packages offer 90 to 185+ channels.

Bundle CenturyLink internet with DIRECTV packages

Stay safe and stay connected with CenturyLink home phone service, now offering local, long-distance and international calling to over 100 countries.

Speed is one of the most important considerations when choosing an internet service. Discover what speeds you need and take our speed test to see what you’re currently getting.

What to know about CenturyLink

There are no data caps or contracts with CenturyLink service, so you don’t have to worry about an early termination fee or your speeds being throttled. Additionally, CenturyLink includes a modem free of charge with select plans and may waive the installation fee for new customers. Refer to our customer service page to learn more about CenturyLink bill pay.

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In our customer satisfaction survey, CenturyLink customers appreciated the price and reliability of their service. Read more CenturyLink customer reviews.

CenturyLink deals and promotions

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New customers can get a free modem and installation when they pick the Fiber Gigabit plan. 

Streaming TV customers are eligible for discounts on some streaming services like Hulu, STARZ and Sling TV.

CenturyLink offers a free modem and installation with any fiber internet plan.

CenturyLink installation

CenturyLink installation can cost between $25 and nearly $150, but there are no installation costs if you opt for a fiber plan.

CenturyLink customers have two options for installation:

  • Standard installation: For $25 fee, CenturyLink will send you a self-installation kit for a QuickConnect modem setup
  • Professional installation: A CenturyLink technician will visit your address for installation. This can cost up to $149

Compare CenturyLink to other providers

CenturyLink’s fiber plans are solid in value. However, if you can only get DSL from CenturyLink, you may want to look for another provider that offers cable, fiber, 5G or satellite — which are all faster than DSL.

CenturyLink is comparable to other providers in pricing but also offers unlimited data and has no contract requirements.

CenturyLink Verizon Fios
Starting price at
$50.00/mo. $34.99/mo. with mobile plan
Internet Speeds
100 Mbps – 940 Mbps 300 – 2,000 Mbps
Data cap
None None
Contract
None None

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Robin Layton

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Robin Layton

Editor, Broadband Content

Robin Layton is an editor for the broadband marketplace Allconnect. She built her internet industry expertise writing and editing on the site since January 2020, as well as on Allconnect’s sister site MYMOVE.com… Read more

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