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*Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on the internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Enrollment req’d for Fios Home Internet plans. $99 setup and other terms apply. 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. © 2025 Verizon. Updated as of 04/22/25.
**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 ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
***Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies.
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Shopping for internet key takeaways
- Cable, fiber, satellite and 5G are types of internet that offer different speeds and connectivity
- Internet service availability varies by location, so make sure you’re exploring providers available at your address
- Before choosing the best provider for your home, determine the speed you need, decide on the right internet technology and learn common terms associated with internet
Compare internet providers near you
Different types of internet provide various speeds, including fiber, cable, satellite and 5G. Not all types are available everywhere, so you must check your address.
Verizon, Xfinity, AT&T and Spectrum are solid providers to consider if they are available near you. They each offer fair pricing for the speeds you get and have little 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. If you don’t see your internet service provider (ISP) in the table above, check our full list of internet service providers.
| Provider | Price range* | Download speed range | Upload speed range | Type of internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Fios | $34.99 – $94.99/mo.** with mobile plan | 300 – 2,300 Mbps | 300 – 2,300 Mbps | Fiber |
| T-Mobile | $35.00 – $55.00/mo. with mobile plan | 87 – 415 Mbps | 12 – 56 Mbps | 5G |
| Xfinity | $19.99 – $299.95/mo. | 150 – 6,000 Mbps | 10 – 6,000 Mbps | Cable |
| Spectrum | $30.00 – $70.00/mo.*** | 100 – 1,000 Mbps | 10 – 35 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier Fiber | $29.99 – $154.99/mo. | 200 – 5,000 Mbps | 200 – 5,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| AT&T | $55.00 – $245.00/mo.††† | 300 – 4,700 Mbps††† | 300 – 4,700 Mbps††† | Fiber |
| Cox | $50.00 – $150.00/mo. | 300 – 2,000 Mbps | 10 – 100 Mbps | Cable/fiber |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 – $75.00/mo.**** | 100 – 940 Mbps | 1 – 940 Mbps | Fiber, DSL |
| Quantum Fiber | $45.00 – $150.00/mo.† | 200 – 8,000 Mbps | 200 – 8,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Hughesnet | $49.99 – $119.99/mo. | 50 – 100 Mbps | 1 – 3 Mbps | Satellite |
| Google Fiber | $70.00 – $150.00/mo. | 1,000 – 8,000 Mbps | 1,000 – 8,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| WOW! | $30.00 – $185.00/mo. | 100 – 5,000 Mbps | 20 – 5,000 Mbps | Cable/fiber |
| Optimum | $40.00 – $180.00/mo. | 300 – 5,000 Mbps | 20 – 5,000 Mbps | Cable |
| Mediacom | $19.99 – $84.99/mo. | 250 – 2,000 Mbps | 100 – 1,000 Mbps | Cable |
| Astound | $25.00 – $60.00/mo. | 300 – 1,200 Mbps | 20 – 50 Mbps | Cable/fiber |
| Kinetic by Windstream | $24.99 – $299.99/mo.†† | 100 – 8,000 Mbps | 100 – 8,000 Mbps | Fiber, DSL |
| Starry Internet | $30.00 – $75.00/mo. | 100 – 1,000 Mbps | 50 – 100 Mbps | 5G |
| altafiber | $40.00 – $100.00/mo. | 400 – 3,000 Mbps | 400 – 3,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Metronet | $34.95 – $109.95/mo. | 150 – 5,000 Mbps | 150 – 5,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Ziply Fiber | $10.00 – $300.00/mo. | 100 – 10,000 Mbps | 100 – 10,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Viasat | $99.99 – $199.99/mo. | 25 – 150 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
*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. Updated as of 04/22/25.
**Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on the internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Enrollment req’d for Fios Home Internet plans. $99 setup and other terms apply. 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. © 2025 Verizon.
***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. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of 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. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
***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 ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
****Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply. Rate excludes CTL Fee not to exceed $1.50/mo./line.
†Lowest tier not available in Cape Coral, Florida; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Phoenix, Arizona; and Salt Lake City, Utah.
††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.
†††Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
Why is your location important when picking an internet provider?
Internet service provider availability varies by location, so you must explore providers available at your specific address to ensure accurate serviceability.
Internet provider availability changes by ZIP code and by individual address. Metro areas often have more internet availability for fast fiber optic internet or 5G connections, whereas small rural areas may only have slower DSL or satellite options.
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Find the best internet deals near you
Shopping for discount deals or perks can save you money when you have more than one internet provider to pick from.
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.
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More details on best internet providers
Allconnect Rating
4.54 / 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
4.35 / 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 from 87 to 415 Mbps with no contracts. T-Mobile customers with a cellphone plan can save $15/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
3.93 / 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
3.75 / 5
Spectrum – Best for low equipment fees
Spectrum offers three home internet plans from $30.00 to $70.00/mo. with speeds from 100 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
4.40 / 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.
*Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Updated as of 04/22/25.
AT&T Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
3.41 / 5
Cox – Best TV and internet bundles
Cox has internet plans priced at $50.00 to $150.00/mo. for 300 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
3.72 / 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.
*Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply. Rate excludes CTL Fee not to exceed $1.50/mo./line. Updated as of 04/22/25.
**Speed may not be available in your area. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply. Rate excludes CTL Fee not to exceed $1.50/mo./line.
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:
Customer reviews of top internet providers
- Allconnect surveyed over 20,000 internet customers about their internet providers based on price, speed, customer service and reliability
- Overall, Verizon and Xfinity have some of the highest customer satisfaction scores across all survey categories (price, speed, reliability and customer service)
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. Even the best 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.
Tips for choosing the best internet provider
There are several things you can do to ensure you pick the best internet provider for your needs:
Determine the speed you need
The internet speed you need depends on the number of devices connected to your network and the types of internet activities you consistently participate in. More 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.
Avoid 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 uses cellphone towers to send internet to your home
- It is quickly expanding nationwide as an alternative to cable and fiber in rural areas
- 5G providers can provide speeds as fast as 1,000 Mbps in some areas
- 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 provides symmetrical download and upload speeds, and many providers offer multi-gigabit internet plans
- Limited availability compared to other technology types
- Provides great value since it is the best internet connection type
Cable
- Cable internet is available to most of the U.S.
- Provides gigabit speeds
- One of the most reliable forms of internet
- Cable will have lower upload speeds than fiber and may be slow during peak usage times
- Offers bundling options with other services like TV and phone that can often save you money
Fixed wireless
- Fixed wireless internet is ideal for rural areas and does not have the latency of satellite internet
- It has slower speeds than cable and fiber
- Often has 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
- Installation can be expensive since professional installation is required
How we review providers
Allconnect’s team of broadband experts review top internet service providers according to criteria like performance, affordability, value and customer satisfaction. Our experts prioritize objective and unbiased analysis of all ISPs and strive to create helpful content that simplifies an often complex broadband space.
Our methodology
We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.
For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 180 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan got a 3.71.
We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.
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.
What should I know when shopping for home internet?
When searching for a home internet provider, you should understand the speed you need to support your internet activities and devices. You should also research what type of internet you can get where you live before comparing providers. If you have multiple options, look into each to decide which is best for you. It’s also a good idea to explore any new customer promotions you may be eligible for. These can save you money and provide free equipment, subscriptions or tech.
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Robin LaytonSenior Editor, Broadband Content
Robin Layton is a Senior Editor for Allconnect, dedicated to helping consumers navigate the often-complex world of internet service providers. With 30 years of experience in journalism and marketing, Robin empow…
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