Cox vs. Frontier 2020 comparison

The best in bundle deals

Frontier vs. Cox bundles

Providers offer bundle deal options for users that are interested in more than one service. If you’re interested in internet and TV or internet, TV and home phone services, you can bundle with Cox or Frontier.

*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 10/05/20.

Both Cox and Frontier offer appealing bundles, but available services and total savings will mostly depend on what’s available near your home.

Cox internet vs. Frontier internet

Providers	Starting price*	Starting speeds	Fastest speeds	Data caps
	$29.99/mo.	10 Mbps	940 Mbps	1 TB/mo.
	$37.99/mo.	Varies by location	Varies by location	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 10/05/20

As a cable internet service, Cox is able to offer more consistent speed tiers and pricing in various locations, although plans will come with 1 TB of data each month. Once your data limit is hit, your network will be reprioritized to better assist with congestion.

Available Frontier internet speeds may vary by location, especially if you have access to Frontier DSL service. All Frontier plans come with unlimited data and require no annual contract.

Cox internet plans may also include one or two-year contract agreements. If you opt for a contract with Cox, your plan comes with promotional pricing for the entirety of your agreement. Subscribers who go with a month-to-month plan will pay more for service.

The best in fastest internet plans

Cox vs. Frontier fastest internet

You can get gig speeds from Cox and Frontier, but Cox’s limited service area and Frontier’s finite amount of gig-speed areas will make it difficult to get those speeds from either provider. You’re more likely to get speeds up to 300 Mbps in any Cox area and up to 500 Mbps from Frontier. Either alternative is more than enough for a moderately sized household with multiple devices and smart home integration.

*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 12/20/20.

Cox vs. Frontier TV

Cox offers one standalone TV package, but you’ll have more TV options if you choose to bundle. Cox’s Flex Contour Pack, for example, is a streaming-based TV service that you can only get with qualifying Cox internet service.

Frontier gives you more TV package options, but you may also be required to add internet service to qualify for certain Frontier TV packages.

Cox vs. Frontier TV packages and pricing

*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 12/20/20.

Cox matches Frontier in premium channels and add-on options, but you’ll find fewer TV plans to choose from.When it comes to Cox vs. Frontier DVR service, Frontier enables you to record twice as many shows as you’ll get with Cox, so if you’re all about DVR capability, Frontier is your best bet. Your location will determine which Cox and Frontier plans are available to you, but Cox’s smaller service area may limit your TV channel options even further.

The best in availability

You’re more likely to find Frontier coverage than Cox coverage since Frontier is available in nearly twice as many states. However, residents of some major metropolitan areas may have access to service from both providers. 

Areas where Cox and Frontier services overlap include central Connecticut, the Florida Panhandle and Southern California. Whereas Frontier used to offer more coverage in the Northwest, Frontier recently sold their infrastructure in the Northwest to Ziply Fiber.