Compare Frontier vs. Suddenlink

Is Frontier or Suddenlink better for your home?

Frontier and Suddenlink provide internet, TV and home phone services in many areas across the U.S. Both providers present differences in price, availability and performance. Read on to learn more about Frontier vs. Suddenlink.

• Frontier internet is available in more areas than Suddenlink.
• Frontier delivers internet over a DSL, fiber to the node (FTTN) or 100% fiber network. Suddenlink uses a cable or cable/fiber hybrid (HFC) network.
• Frontier is the cheaper internet option, but Suddenlink offers faster internet in most areas.
• Frontier requires no contract with select plans. Suddenlink contracts run for the length of promotional terms, usually 1 year.
• Suddenlink ranked higher than Frontier for internet and TV customer satisfaction in 2017 and 2018.

At Allconnect®, we’ve done the research on Frontier and Suddenlink for you, so you can easily compare and choose the better internet, TV and home phone provider for your home.

Frontier vs. Suddenlink quick 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 8/6/18.

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Frontier vs. Suddenlink availability

Much of Frontier’s availability is made up of their DSL service. Frontier Vantage, a FTTN service, is less widely available, and Frontier FiOS, a 100% fiber product, is available only in select areas.

Suddenlink’s HFC network is available in most Suddenlink serviceable areas. In areas where an HFC connection is unavailable, Suddenlink uses a standard cable network.

Top Frontier and Suddenlink service areas include:

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Frontier vs. Suddenlink internet and TV bundles

Frontier offers internet and TV bundles wherever Frontier Vantage and Frontier FiOS services are available. Suddenlink internet and TV bundles are available in all Suddenlink service areas, but internet speeds and channels may vary by location. You can also add home phone to any internet and TV bundle for little-to-no extra cost.

*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 9/19/18.

While Frontier’s internet and TV bundles offer lower pricing, Suddenlink bundles feature higher internet speeds and more TV channels. Shop bundles in your area with Allconnect and consider price and features when choosing the best bundle for your home.

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Frontier vs. Suddenlink internet

Frontier’s DSL internet service is the most widely available, but select metro areas may have access to Frontier Vantage or Frontier FiOS internet. Suddenlink’s HFC network is available in most Suddenlink-serviceable areas. Locations without access to Suddenlink’s HFC network may have fewer internet options and slower speeds.

	Lowest starting price	Highest starting price	Starting speeds	Fastest speeds	Data caps	Included equipment	Contract	View plans
Frontier High Speed Internet	$20/mo.*	$30/mo.*	1 Mbps	25 Mbps	None	None	None required	Shop
Frontier Vantage Internet	$30/mo.*	$40/mo.*	24 Mpbs	115 Mbps	None	None	None required	Shop
Frontier FiOS Internet	$30/mo.*	Call for pricing	50 Mbps	500 Mbps	None	None	None required	Shop
Suddenlink Internet	$34.99/mo.*	$84.99/mo.	3 Mbps	1,000 Mbps	250 GB/mo. on lowest plan, no cap on all other plans	None	1 year	Shop

 

*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 9/19/18.

While Frontier does not require a contract with most plans, they do offer discounts on the monthly service price and/or equipment for signing a 2-year agreement. If you’re interested in Suddenlink and ways to save, consider using your own modem to cut additional monthly fees. Call today for more information about Frontier and Suddenlink internet plans and details.

Frontier vs. Suddenlink cheapest internet plans

Frontier’s Simply Broadband plan is one of the cheapest internet plans available among internet providers, including Suddenlink. However, the speeds you get with Frontier’s cheapest internet plan are typically lower than the speeds you would get with the cheapest plan from other providers. Here’s a look at the cheapest internet plans from Frontier and Suddenlink.

 

Where available, Frontier Vantage and Frontier FiOS also offer low-priced internet options. These internet plans, though higher-priced than Frontier Simply Broadband, give you faster download speeds.

*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 9/19/18.

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Frontier vs. Suddenlink fastest internet plans

Where available, Frontier and Suddenlink deliver internet speeds comparable to other leading internet providers. Residents in select areas of Texas, Florida and California will have access to Frontier FiOS, which delivers the fastest Frontier internet speeds. Suddenlink’s fastest speeds are available in most areas where Suddenlink service is offered.

*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 9/19/18.

Both plans give you internet speeds fast enough to stream HD and 4K video, game online, download music and more on multiple devices at once.

When shopping for home internet, it’s important to know what internet speeds you need for your home. That way, you can avoid getting a connection too slow for your needs or overpaying for one that gives you more speed than you need. Compare internet plans and speeds available in your area with Allconnect.

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Frontier vs. Suddenlink TV service

TV service is available in Frontier Vantage and Frontier FiOS service areas. Suddenlink TV service is available wherever Suddenlink services are offered.

*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 9/19/18.

Frontier and Suddenlink TV packages include local channels, HD channels and lots of add-on options including sports and movie networks. Find the TV package with the channels and add-ons you want most with Allconnect.

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Frontier vs. Suddenlink customer satisfaction ratings

In recent years, Suddenlink has outranked Frontier in customer satisfaction for internet and TV service, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Here are each providers ratings out of 100 for internet and TV in 2017 and 2018.

Frontier vs. Suddenlink customer satisfaction rating: internet

 

	2017	2018
	56	54
	66	61

Frontier vs. Suddenlink customer satisfaction rating: TV

 

	2017	2018
	60	56
	63	58

Want to see how other internet and TV providers compare in customer satisfaction ratings, availability, plans and more? Click any link below for an in-depth look at how the top providers compare.

Last updated 9/25/18.