Spectrum Internet® plans and pricing

By Camryn Smith Last updated: September 19, 2024

Spectrum has two simple internet plans and is one of the largest cable internet providers in the U.S. Spectrum also offers bundling options, plus no data caps or contracts.

  • Spectrum Internet® prices – 500 Mbps starting at:

    $50/mo. for 12 mos.

    Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 09/17/24.

    Check with Spectrum

    or call to order: (844) 451-2720

Best Spectrum Internet® plans

  • Internet Premier
    Speeds up to
    500 Mbps
    Contract length
    12 mos.
    Connection type
    Cable
    Rating
    Average
    Plan cost
    $50/mo.
    for 12 mos.
    Pricing breakdown
    Check with Spectrum
    Or give us a call
  • Internet Gig
    Speeds up to
    1000 Mbps
    Contract length
    12 mos.
    Connection type
    Cable
    Rating
    Average
    Plan cost
    $70/mo.
    for 12 mos.
    Pricing breakdown
    Check with Spectrum
    Or give us a call

*Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 09/17/24.

Spectrum Internet® rating and review

As the largest U.S. cable internet provider, Spectrum Internet® is a common internet service option for more than one-third of U.S. households. For example, New York City offers Spectrum, as well as Los Angeles, Dallas, San Diego and Charlotte.

Spectrum Internet® service scored a 3.82 on a scale of 1 to 5 across four major categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. To learn more, read Allconnect’s review methodology. Spectrum also scored above average in reliability in our customer satisfaction report.

What we like about Spectrum

  • Low equipment fees – Spectrum includes a free modem with all internet plans and Advanced WiFi with Spectrum Internet® Gig

  • No data caps or contracts – Spectrum does not have data caps or contracts so you won’t incur extra fees for ending service early or binge-watching your fav shows

  • High Allconnect scores – Spectrum earned a 4.38/5 rating for performance with a 4.25/5 for value. See how we review providers

  • Gigabit plan – Spectrum has a gigabit speed plan with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps

Things to consider

  • Higher pricing – Spectrum’s starting price of $50.00/mo. for 12 mos. for speeds up to 500 Mbps is a bit high when compared to a provider like Xfinity, which offers 400 Mbps for $29.99/mo.

  • Slow upload speeds – Spectrum’s upload speeds of 10 to 35 Mbps are on the lower end when compared to other providers

Spectrum internet rating

Allconnect Rating

3.82 / out of 5 stars

This score is based off of the 2 plans Spectrum has available

Rating breakdown

  • Affordability

    3.20 / 5

  • Performance

    4.38 / 5

  • Value

    4.25 / 5

  • Customer satisfaction

    3.85 / 5

How we calculated our rating

Spectrum Internet® plan comparison

Spectrum is widely available and their plans have some unique advantages, but they aren’t for everyone. Spectrum offers up to two internet plans which you’ll find in our table below. All Spectrum plans come with a free modem, unlimited data and no contract requirements — perks you may not find with most internet providers.

Unless you bundle your Spectrum services, your Spectrum Internet® price may go up after the first year, so you could end up paying more than you’re expecting when you sign up — part of the reason Spectrum earned our second-lowest score for affordability of any provider. That said, you will get fast and reliable speeds for those high prices.

Customers can also access thousands of free public Spectrum WiFi hotspots nationwide. For new customers looking to switch to Spectrum in the middle of their current internet contract, Spectrum will provide up to $500** to subsidize any early termination fees you may face.

Spectrum Internet® Premier (500 Mbps) is best for mid-sized households, and Spectrum Internet® Gig is best for heavy gaming and streaming. Spectrum’s fastest plan is ideal for larger households with many users connecting at once.

*Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 09/17/24.

**To qualify for the Contract Buyout Program, a customer must order and install a combination of qualifying Video and Internet and / or Voice services; offers not available in all areas. Spectrum’s Mobile Services are not eligible for the buyout program. Offer available to qualifying customers only who have no outstanding obligations to Charter. Payment amount will be determined by the Early Termination Fee on the final bill from the previous provider, not to exceed $500. For Contract Buyout qualifications, go to Spectrum.com/buyout. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 09/17/24

You’ll get the speed you pay for

According to the latest FCC report, more than 90% of users reported their actual Spectrum Internet® speeds to be within 95% or higher than their plan’s advertised speeds, even during peak usage times. Spectrum WiFi speeds may be slower than your plan’s advertised speeds, but this isn’t a Spectrum thing; it’s just the nature of using a Wi-Fi connection.

The United States Median Speeds for fixed broadband in December 2022 show a download speed of 192.73 Mbps and an upload speed of 22.57 Mbps.

Spectrum’s download speed average is higher than the median at 225.33 Mbps, according to Q4 2022 Ookla® speed test intelligence data. Their upload speed average is 11.77 Mbps.

Equipment, installation, data caps and contracts

Overall, Spectrum equipment and installation costs are very reasonable. Here’s what you can expect to pay on top of your plan’s base pricing:

  • Equipment: A modem is included with all Spectrum Internet® plans. Spectrum charges $10/mo. for Advanced WiFi for its 500 Mbps plan, but it’s included with Spectrum Internet® Gig. You also have the option of purchasing your own Spectrum-compatible modem and router.
  • Installation: You’ll pay up to $30.00 for self-installation on all Spectrum Internet® plans. In some areas, professional installation is available at a cost of up to $65.00. To avoid the higher fee, learn how to self-install Spectrum Internet®.
  • Data caps: None of Spectrum’s plans have data caps, so you won’t have to worry about limiting your internet usage.
  • Contracts: There are no contracts on any Spectrum Internet® plans, so you won’t get hit with early termination fees if you decide to cancel.

Spectrum Internet® vs. other top providers

Spectrum probably isn’t the only option in your area. Take some time to compare Spectrum Internet® services and prices to other providers to find the best one for your needs.

*Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 09/17/24.

Spectrum Internet® and TV packages

If you want to get a Spectrum Internet® and TV bundle, there are a few options. Spectrum TV® Stream starts at $40.00/mo.* and includes 85+ channels. You need Spectrum Internet® for Spectrum TV® Stream, but there are no contracts or required equipment. You can add premium channels like Max, Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz and MGM+ for an extra fee.

You can bundle your Spectrum Internet® and TV services for a discount as well as a multiyear price guarantee.

Learn more about Spectrum TV

*Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. SPECTRUM TV STREAM/SPECTRUM TV STREAM LATINO: Price subject to change. Spectrum Internet required. Channel availability based on level of service and not all channels available in all markets or locations. Additional equipment may be required to access PEG channels. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 09/17/24.

Spectrum customer satisfaction

The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) gave Spectrum a score of 68/100 in 2024, the same as last year’s score. This puts them in the middle of the pack, behind Cox, Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T.

J.D. Power also gave Spectrum Internet® average satisfaction ratings. Their rankings fared best in the South region, where they scored relatively high marks for Performance and Reliability, Customer Service and Overall Satisfaction, ranking behind only AT&T and Xfinity.

In general, the main thing you should know about Spectrum centers around billing. Many customers don’t expect a price increase after their offer term expires. If you’re not aware of these fees going in, your bill could end up being almost twice as much as you expected. 

Spectrum customers reviewed their Spectrum Internet® service and were happy with Spectrum’s customer service and easy installation process. Explore more Spectrum customer reviews below.

Spectrum Customer Reviews:

7,120 customer reviews
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Spectrum Internet® FAQs

Who owns Spectrum?

Charter Communications purchased Spectrum in 2016.

One way to lower your Spectrum Internet® bill may be to use your own router, which can save you $10 or more off your monthly bill. You can also contact Spectrum customer service to see if any discounts are available, or consider these ways to lower your monthly internet bill.

Using a Wi-Fi connection and connecting multiple devices can result in slower speeds, and cable internet upload speeds are generally slower than other technology types.

Spectrum offers step-by-step self-installation, which is a great way to save money. You will need to decide beforehand if you want to use their equipment or purchase your own.

Call Spectrum customer service to cancel your service.

Spectrum Internet® has two speed tiers, 500 Mbps and 1,000 Mbps.

All Spectrum plan prices will increase after the offer term expires (12 – 36 months) so make sure you read the fine print before you purchase your Spectrum Internet® plan.

Yes! You can bundle your Spectrum services for a discounted price and a multiyear price guarantee.

Spectrum’s internet plans have no data caps, but make sure to read the fine print when dealing with data usage with any internet provider.

Yes, Spectrum offers its Spectrum TV Stream plan starting at $40.00/mo. for 85+ channels and cable plans starting at $95.00/mo. for 150+ channels.

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Camryn Smith

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Cammy is a writer with Allconnect, growing her broadband industry knowledge for over a year on the internet marketplace. Her expertise lies in home internet and broadband service with a focus on providers, plans… Read more

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