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Throughout its 25 years as a broadband marketplace, Allconnect has helped customers make informed decisions about their internet service using unbiased and objective reviews of over 40 internet service providers. We analyze provider affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction to provide you with the tools you need to find the best internet plans and providers for your household.
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There are several types of internet that provide various speeds. Your first step is to determine what speed you need. Fiber is the fastest with speed up to 10 Gbps, but also the least available. Cable is more available across the U.S., with speeds around 1 Gbps. 5G fixed wireless internet relies on your proximity to a cell tower, but can provide speeds up to 300 Mbps for under $50/mo. Satellite is available nearly everywhere with speeds up to 150 Mbps.
| Provider | Monthly price range* | Download speed range | Upload speed range | Type of internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Fios | $34.99 – $84.99 | 300 – 2,000 Mbps | 300 – 2,000 Mbps | 4G and 5G |
| T-Mobile | $40.00 – $60.00 | Up to 245 Mbps | Up to 31 Mbps | 5G home internet |
| Xfinity | $24.99 – $299.95 | 50 – 6,000 Mbps | 10 – 6,000 Mbps | Cable |
| Spectrum | $50.00 – $70.00** | 500 – 1,000 Mbps | 21 – 40 Mbps | Hybrid cable/fiber |
| Frontier Fiber | $29.99 – $154.99 | 200 – 5,000 Mbps | 200 – 5,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| AT&T | $55.00 – $245.00 | 10 – 4,700 Mbps | 10 – 4,700 Mbps | Fiber |
| Cox | $50.00 – $150.00 | 100 – 2,000 Mbps | 5 – 35 Mbps | Hybrid cable/fiber |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 – $75.00 | 100 – 940 Mbps | 1 – 940 Mbps | DSL/Fiber |
| Quantum Fiber | $50.00 – $165.00 | 500 – 8,000 Mbps | 500 – 8,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Hughesnet | $49.99 – $119.99 | 50 – 100 Mbps | 1 – 3 Mbps | Satellite |
| Google Fiber | $70.00 – $150.00 | 1,000 – 8,000 Mbps | 1,000 – 8,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| WOW! | $30.00 – $185.00 | 100 – 5,000 Mbps | 10 – 5,000 Mbps | Hybrid cable/fiber |
| Optimum | $40.00 – $180.00 | 300 – 5,000 Mbps | 20 – 5,000 Mbps | Cable |
| Mediacom | $24.99 – $54.99 | 100 – 1,000 Mbps | 10 – 50 Mbps | Cable |
| Astound | $25.00 – $60.00 | 300 – 1,200 Mbps | 20 – 50 Mbps | Hybrid cable/fiber |
| Kinetic by Windstream | $24.99 – $299.99 | 100 – 8,000 Mbps | 100 – 8,000 Mbps | DSL/Fiber |
| Starry Internet | $30.00 – $75.00 | 100 – 1,000 Mbps | 200 Mbps | Satellite |
| altafiber | $39.99 – $99.99 | 400 – 2,000 Mbps | 125 – 500 Mbps | Fiber |
| Metronet | $29.95 – $89.95 | 100 – 2,000 Mbps | 100 – 2,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Ziply Fiber | $10.00 – $300.00 | 100 – 10,000 Mbps | 100 – 10,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Viasat | $99.99 – $199.99/mo. | 25 – 150 Mbps | 25 – 150 Mbps | Fiber |
*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 10/03/24. **PABP & Paperless billing + taxes and equip fee. Price includes $5/mo. AutoPay & Paperless billing discount (within 2 bills). $10/mo. equip. fee applies. **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.
†*Taxes & terms may apply. Verizon mobile plan, Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Add’l. cost without mobile plan. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. **w/ Auto Pay and paper-free billing discount + taxes & equip. charges. © 2024 Verizon
Kinetic by Windstream: Limited-time, non-transferable offer for residential customers, cannot be combined with other offers. Credit restrictions may apply. Subject to availability and Windstream Terms & Conditions (windstream.com/terms). *12-month price guarantee with AutoPay for entry speeds. As of 10/04/24.
Making a comparison of internet companies and the services they offer is one of the best ways to avoid overpaying for home internet service or signing up for a plan that doesn’t fit your needs.
Verizon, Xfinity, AT&T and Spectrum are all good internet provider options to consider if they are available near you. They each offer fair pricing for the speeds you get and have low to no extra fees.
Some cheaper internet providers include Mediacom and WOW!, but if fiber is available where you live, Frontier and AT&T have multi-gig options.
Not all providers will be available in your area, but you can use this list to see how the largest ones compare to what’s available near you. If you don’t see your ISP in the table above, check our full list of internet service providers.
Why is your location so important when selecting an internet provider?
Where you live in the U.S. also plays an important role in which ISPs and what type of internet services are available in your area. Internet provider availability changes by ZIP code and by individual addresses.
Metro areas like New York and Los Angeles will often have more internet availability for fast fiber optic internet or a 5G connection, whereas a small rural area in Kentucky may only have slower DSL or satellite options.
For example, Xfinity and Spectrum are the most widely available cable providers, and fiber providers like Verizon Fios and AT&T have more limited internet availability. Fiber is expensive to install and requires burying glass-fiber cabling. ISPs consider how many customers a line will serve before they make a large infrastructure investment.
Whether shopping for cheap internet, a faster plan or an all-around better internet provider, we can help you find internet providers in your area.
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Allconnect Rating
4.60 / 5
Verizon Fios – Best overall
Verizon Fios is Allconnect’s choice for the best ISP due to its fast fiber speeds, special perks and competitive pricing. However, Verizon Fios has limited availability and service is only available in parts of eight states and is focused primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Verizon also has excellent customer satisfaction ratings and has no data caps or contracts. Verizon’s prices start at a reasonable $34.99/mo. for 300 Mbps, with a Verizon mobile plan. Like other providers, your bill won’t increase after the promotional period ends.
Verizon also offers its 5G home internet service to over 900 cities throughout the U.S. You can save when you add Verizon 5G Home Internet with a Verizon mobile plan.
Verizon Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
4.12 / 5
T-Mobile – Best internet availability
Behind satellite internet providers like Hughesnet and Viasat, T-Mobile is the most widely available internet provider in the country. According to the FCC, it provides 5G coverage to 89% of the U.S. and is still expanding. T-Mobile offers speeds up to 245 Mbps with no contracts. T-Mobile customers with a cell phone plan can save $10 to $20/mo. by bundling.
While its availability makes it a convenient internet option, T-Mobile may provide inconsistent internet speeds. Its 5G speeds are more erratic than cable or fiber and depend on your proximity to a T-Mobile tower.
T-Mobile Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
3.63 / 5
Xfinity – Best cable internet provider
Xfinity is widely available, serving nearly 20 million people across 40 states. They also offer no-contract options, so you don’t need to worry about a long-term commitment. Xfinity has discounts on internet service for cellphone customers and inexpensive starting prices for those looking for a cheap internet option. Pair those facts with Xfinity’s speeds up to 6,000 Mbps and Xfinity is the best cable internet provider if they are available in your area.
Some drawbacks of Xfinity are the hidden fees, rate hikes and regional pricing. Xfinity plans can get pricey once you add in the cost of equipment rentals, and rate hikes are possible with certain plans. Xfinity prices also vary from region to region, so you could pay more depending on your location.
Xfinity Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
3.82 / 5
Spectrum – Best for low equipment fees
Spectrum offers three home internet plans from $50.00 to $70.00/mo. with speeds from 500 to 1,000 Mbps. (Wireless speeds may vary.) Spectrum has free installation with no data caps or contracts and offers bundling options for TV service and home phone. Spectrum is widely available, serving over 100 million people across 41 states.
On the other hand, Spectrum has slower upload speeds than other ISPs. Spectrum plans also increase in price after the first year of service.
Spectrum Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
4.48 / 5
AT&T Fiber – Best for fast speeds
AT&T Fiber offers download speeds ranging from 300 to 4,700 Mbps, some of the fastest in the country. If you have a large household with work/study-from-home users and serious gamers, AT&T Fiber can meet all those needs. You can also take advantage of no data caps, no contracts and no equipment fees with AT&T. Bundles are available with AT&T internet and DIRECTV. AT&T is available across 21 states, with service primarily in the Southern and Midwestern regions of the country
Some things to consider with AT&T are the DSL price hikes and lack of bundle discounts. If you have an AT&T DSL plan, your monthly internet price will increase in a year or two. While bundling services can simplify your monthly bill, it won’t save you money.
AT&T Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
3.47 / 5
Cox – Best TV and internet bundles
Cox has internet plans priced at $50.00 to $150.00/mo. for 100 to 2,000 Mbps. Although you don’t save any money by bundling Cox’s services, you get a 30-day money-back guarantee that includes the standard installation charge, your first month’s service fee and your equipment charges. Another perk of Cox is that installation is free on certain bundles.
Be wary of Cox’s limited availability and price increases. Cox is only available to about 7% of the country and your price will likely increase after one or two years.
Cox Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
3.81 / 5
CenturyLink – Best for affordable plans
CenturyLink internet starts at $50.00 to $75.00/mo. for fiber speeds up to 940 Mbps, and DSL speeds up to 100 Mbps. Although CenturyLink tends to have only one plan available in its serviceable areas, it comes with fast speeds and unlimited data at a reasonable price point. Equipment fees will run an extra $15/mo., but you won’t have a contract to worry about with CenturyLink. CenturyLink is available in parts of 16 states with service concentrated in the northern Midwest and Western U.S.
CenturyLink’s limited plan options can be a drawback for many. Depending on where you live, CenturyLink may only have one or two plan options for you.
CenturyLink Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
2.22 / 5
Hughesnet – Best satellite provider
Hughesnet is available pretty much everywhere in the U.S. and its plans come with 15 to 25 Mbps download speeds that will allow you to browse the web, watch a video and do most of what you love online. Hughesnet Fusion plans are available in select areas and combine satellite and wireless tech to deliver a high-speed, low-latency internet experience.
On the downside, Hughesnet has very slow speeds compared to cable, fiber and even 5G providers. You will also be tied to a contract when you purchase a Hughesnet plan.
Hughesnet Customer Reviews:
Find the best internet deals near you
Many internet providers offer promotional deals and perks to entice new customers to sign up. You’ll usually see cheaper pricing for a set promotional period, perks like free equipment or streaming subscriptions or savings on your internet plan if you bundle with other services.
Just be sure to read the fine print of any promotional deal, especially pricing, so you know when the promotional period ends.
Explore the best monthly internet deals from top internet providers.
Customer reviews of top internet providers
Allconnect asked over 20,000 internet customers what they think about their current internet providers. We summarized the results in our 2024 broadband customer satisfaction report. Internet providers tend to have low customer satisfaction ratings in general, but these reviews from real internet customers can offer some helpful insight into the pros and cons of each top ISP.
The customer reviews showed that Verizon and Xfinity were rated high across the four main survey categories (price, speed, reliability and customer service), though T-Mobile came out on top for price satisfaction.
Tips for choosing the best internet provider
Determine the speed you need
What’s a good internet speed? This is one of the most important considerations when choosing an internet service. Your download and upload speed determines how fast you can stream, browse, game, video chat and send and receive data. Upload speed allows you to transfer files from your device to the cloud or another server. Consider the number of devices you have connected to your network and the internet activities you do every day. More connected devices and heavy-bandwidth activities like gaming require more internet speed. From there, you can pick a provider offering the speed you need at a price that works for you. Take our speed test and determine if you need more or less speed according to these criteria.
Test your current internet speedAvoid overpaying
Finding affordable internet goes beyond comparing plan pricing. Look for hidden fees, price increases and data caps to get an idea of the true cost of internet. Also, be mindful of ways you can save, like switching providers or buying your own modem and router.
Find the right internet technology
Your address defines the type of internet access you have. If you are lucky enough to have fiber or cable access, those are your fastest and most stable connection options. Rural areas may only have satellite or 5G home internet options, with speeds up to 300 Mbps. Satellite is available to about 99% of all addresses, and 50% can get 5G.
Learn common terms
Don’t know a bit from a byte? We cut through the internet jargon to help you understand what kind of speed you actually need. Learn the internet terms you’ve always wondered about to make the right decision when choosing an internet provider and plan.
Types of internet technology available
Not all internet connections are the same. Find out how different technologies affect the quality of internet service.
5G Home Internet
5G is the latest internet technology using cellphone towers to send internet to your home. 5G providers perform similarly to traditional internet providers, reaching speeds as fast as 1,000 Mbps in some areas. Still, the speeds can be inconsistent and depend on your proximity to a cell tower.
Fiber
Fiber internet is the fastest and most reliable internet option available. It offers symmetrical download and upload speeds, and many providers offer multi-gigabit internet plans. Unfortunately, fiber internet has limited availability and is generally more expensive than other technology types.
Cable
Cable internet is available to most of the U.S., offers gigabit speeds, and is one of the most reliable forms of internet. However, cable will have lower upload speeds than fiber and may be slow during peak usage times.
Fixed wireless
Fixed wireless internet is ideal for rural areas and does not have the latency of satellite internet, but be prepared for slower speeds and data caps.
Satellite
Satellite internet is available in all 50 states and is the most reliable internet option for rural areas. Plans are more expensive than wired connections and will likely come with low data allowances and high latency.
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Internet provider FAQs
What are my internet speed options?
Your internet speed options are based on your address or ZIP code. If you have access to only DSL, your speed options will be limited to under 100 Mbps. Fiber and cable can reach speeds of 10 Gbps or more. Satellite is around 100 Mbps and fixed wireless/5G home internet is under 300 Mbps.
Why do you ask for my address or ZIP?
Your address and ZIP code are needed to determine which internet provider is available for your home or business. Just because one side of your street has fiber access does not mean your side does. Service is based on what infrastructure is available.
What should I look at when comparing internet providers?
Compare pricing, speed and value for each provider available at your address. Remember that promo pricing is often three to 12 months, so make sure you find out what the regular price will be after the promo ends. Customer reviews are also great sources of info from real users of internet services. We have a link to reviews above for each featured provider. Check out the Allconnect Customer Satisfaction report for more insight.
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Robin LaytonEditor, Broadband Content
Robin Layton is an editor for the broadband marketplace Allconnect. She built her internet industry expertise writing and editing for four years on the site, as well as on Allconnect’s sister site MYMOVE.com. …
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