Best home Wi-Fi providers 2025

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*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. One time install chrg may apply. Ltd. avail/areas. 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 05/07/25.
**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.
***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.

Cheapest home Wi-Fi provider

The cheapest home Wi-Fi providers are Xfinity and Mediacom, with plans starting at $19.99/mo. in select areas.

If you need free Wi-Fi, most coffee shops and libraries offer it for short-term use. If you need cheap Wi-Fi in your home, Mediacom Wi-Fi plans start at $19.99/mo. for 250 Mbps, one of the cheapest plans in the country. With a 250 Mbps plan, two people in a household can stream and use the internet at the same time.

*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. Updated as of 05/07/25.
**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.

Fastest home Wi-Fi plan

The fastest home Wi-Fi provider is Optimum, with plans that go up to 8,000 Mbps. 

Most of the fastest Wi-Fi plans are fiber, which offers symmetrical download and upload speeds. This means your fast internet can upload images to the cloud, allow quick video editing, as well as support multiple users.

AT&T, Frontier, Xfinity, Verizon and Cox offer fast Wi-Fi plans with speeds between 2,000 and 6,000 Mbps. A 2,000 Mbps fast Wi-Fi plan can keep a smart home with three to four heavy internet users online without lag. If you handle large images, use intricate programs or do a lot of gaming or video editing, a 5,000 to 6,000 Mbps plan may be right for you.

*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. Updated as of 05/07/25.
**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. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify. 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.
***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.

Fast non-fiber internet

Not all fast internet is fiber, however. Cable internet can deliver speeds up to 3,000 and higher in some cases. Fast cable isn’t available everywhere because the infrastructure is expensive to build out. Most cable companies use a hybrid cable and fiber network, replacing cable wires during upgrades with fiber.

Compare home Wi-Fi network providers

Wi-Fi allows devices to connect wirelessly to the internet through a modem and router. You can rent that equipment from your provider or use your own to create a Wi-Fi network in your home.

AT&T’s fiber speeds start at 300 Mbps for $55.00/mo., while Spectrum is widely available with 100 Mbps plans starting at $30.00/mo. and no data caps. Verizon Fios is also in the same price range and offers symmetrical upload and download speeds with no equipment fees.

For cheap internet pricing and a variety of plans, Xfinity is a hard choice to beat.

*Price 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. Updated as of 05/07/25.
**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. One time install chrg may apply. Ltd. avail/areas. 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.
***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 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.
†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.

Best types of home Wi-Fi

When choosing home internet plans, consider what is important in your home Wi-Fi connection. Speed? Reliability? Affordability? Different tech types, such as fiber, cable, 5G and satellite, have different strengths and weaknesses, so exploring each one can help you choose the best one for your needs.

Source: FCC National Broadband Map

• Fiber home Wi-Fi: Fiber internet offers symmetrical download and upload speeds, meaning transferring large files will go as fast as the download speed. However, fiber is more expensive than other types of internet, starting at around $40/mo. to over $300/mo.
• 5G home Wi-Fi: A fixed wireless home Wi-Fi internet connection delivers up to 1,000 Mbps, which can power a large smart home with several devices simultaneously online. You must be within a certain distance of a 5G cell tower to get service
• Cable home Wi-Fi: Cable is one of the most available types of internet across the country, next to satellite. With speeds ranging from 25 to 3,000 Mbps, a cable connection can handle all your online needs. Cable prices start at around $25/mo. up to $200/mo.
• Satellite home Wi-Fi: Rural areas without cable or fiber infrastructure or many cell towers often rely on satellite internet connections. The service typically doesn’t exceed about 150 Mbps, so gaming and streaming can be difficult

Equipment needed to set up Wi-Fi

Like the cable boxes from your TV provider, modems and routers are used to create a home network. They are commonly available from the provider and are specific to their service. Many providers offer a “gateway” device, which serves as the modem and router in a single unit.

Providers like CenturyLink, Verizon and Xfinity allow you to use your own equipment to save on monthly rental fees. Buying your equipment can also give you access to the highest-quality Wi-Fi products.

The only downside to buying instead of renting Wi-Fi equipment is that you will not have access to the same quality tech support as you would when renting your router from an ISP.

How to set up your wireless internet connection

Your internet provider should give you instructions to follow on setup, but you can also follow these steps to set up any wireless network:

1. Find a good location for your router
2. Connect the router to the modem with an Ethernet cable
3. Configure your Wi-Fi router
4. Set up your username and password
5. Connect devices

Tips for improving your Wi-Fi signal

There are many things that can slow your Wi-Fi speeds, such as connecting multiple devices or even running the microwave, which means there are many things you can do to help improve your connection. 

• Place your router in a central location
• Disconnect devices not in use
• Reboot the router
• Try a mesh network
• Use a Wi-Fi extender

For more tips and tricks to get faster Wi-Fi, check out our guide on how to boost your Wi-Fi.

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