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Compare the Best Internet Providers in the United States

The best internet providers offer reliable Wi-Fi connections for the home at affordable prices. But internet providers have limited availability, based on infrastructure build-out in specific geographic areas. To find the best internet service in your area, make sure to run a search with your zip code to see the plans, speeds, and prices available to you. 

Internet provider
Prices
Speeds
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SpectrumSpectrum Internet
$25-$7050-1000 Mbps*
3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9
T-Mobile 5G Home InternetT-Mobile 5G Home Internet
$50-$160292-415 Mbps
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
Google FiberGoogle Fiber
$70-$1501000-8000 Mbps
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
AT&T FiberAT&T Internet
$55-$245^100-5000 Mbps
4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3
FrontierFrontier Internet
$29.99-$299.99°200-7000 Mbps
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
XfinityXfinity Internet
$14.95-$105**75-1200 Mbps
3.7 out of 5 stars
3.7
CoxCox Internet
$9.95-$150††100-2000 Mbps
3.7 out of 5 stars
3.7
Quantum FiberQuantum Fiber
$30-$165200-8000 Mbps
4 out of 5 stars
4
OptimumOptimum Internet
$14.99-$14.99‡‡50-50 Mbps
3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9
VerizonVerizon 5G Home Internet
$35-$70^^300-1000 Mbps
4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3
VerizonVerizon Fios Internet
$49.99-$109.99°°300-2300 Mbps
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
StarlinkStarlink
$50-$5000***100-220 Mbps
3.7 out of 5 stars
3.7
ViasatViasat
$69.99-$149.99†††12-150 Mbps
3.3 out of 5 stars
3.3
HughesNetHughesnet
$49.99-$94.99‡‡‡50-100 Mbps
3 out of 5 stars
3.0
Offers and availability vary by location and are subject to change. Data verified as of the article's publication date.
* Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter.
w/ Auto Pay. Regulatory fees included in monthly price for qualified accounts. See full terms.
Plus taxes and fees. Upload/download speed and device streaming claims are based on maximum wired speeds. Actual Internet speeds are not guaranteed and may vary based on factors such as hardware and software limitations, latency, packet loss, etc.
^ Price after $5/mo Autopay & Paperless bill discount (w/in 2 bills). Plus taxes $ fees. Limited availability. May not be available in your area.
° Requires Auto Pay or $5/mo. fee applies. Beginning April 2022, a printed bill fee of $2.99/mo. will apply, NY, PA and select customers excluded. A $10 fee applies when Internet is disconnected. Equipment return required at disconnection, up to $150 per device if not returned. Multi-Device Security covers up to 10 devices. Other applicable charges and additional services are extra. Service subject to availability. Cannot be combined with other offers. Other restrictions, Frontier policies and service terms apply.
** Pricing for some packages are for the first 12 months. Some packages require a 1- or 2-year contract.
†† Prices exclude taxes, surcharges, usage-based charges, certain equipment, and other fees or charges, which are subject to change.
‡‡ Prices w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Terms apply. Not available in all areas.
^^ w/ Auto Pay. Available in select areas.
°° Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans. Fios plan prices include taxes & fees
*** Plus hardware, shipping & handling fees, and tax. Fully refundable. Depending on location, some orders may take 6 months or more to fulfill.
††† Offer available to new qualifying customers. One-time standard installation fee may be due at checkout. Minimum 24-month service term required. Equipment lease fee is $12.99/mo. Taxes apply. Service is not available in all areas. Offer may be changed or withdrawn at any time.
‡‡‡ Service plans require a 24-month commitment. Pricing not available in all areas.

Internet Provider Types

There are multiple types of internet that internet providers use to connect customers. Some connection types have higher bandwidth capabilities than others, but not all addresses have access to every type of internet, so what you can get depends on the technology and infrastructure in your area. To figure out what type of internet you can get, search your zip code below to see what's available where you live.

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Fiber

Instead of using coaxial cables or phone lines, fiber-optic internet transmits internet signals through bundled strands of fiberglass, using photon signals to deliver a highly efficient and stable connection. Fiber internet providers typically offer packages with speeds ranging between 300Mbps and 10,000Mbps, and while most customers have no need for the fastest speeds fiber can provide, they certainly benefit from the symmetrical upload speeds and top-tier reliability. Building out fiber infrastructure is expensive, so fiber isn’t widely available nationwide; you probably won’t find it outside of big metropolitan areas and select rural areas with municipal co-op services.

pro
Pros
pro Incredibly fast speeds
pro Better value (and usually better prices) than cable
con
Cons
con Limited nationwide availability
con High prices (especially for multi-gig plans)

Cable

Cable internet connects homes using the copper coaxial cable lines used for cable television. A cable internet provider is capable of delivering download speeds ranging from 50Mbps to 1,000 Mbps, and cable’s wide availability in cities and suburbs makes it the go-to option for customers in need of a reliable, high-speed connection. Cable companies sometimes have poor brand reputations because of complicated pricing models and lackluster customer service, but cable still beats a slower connection type like DSL or satellite.

pro
Pros
pro Fast speeds
pro Widely available in cities and suburbs
con
Cons
con Complicated pricing that can include price hikes and contracts
con Higher rate of outages compared to fiber

5G Home Internet

A relatively newer technology, 5G internet service uses 5G cellular networks to deliver high-speed internet at a competitive price. Offered primarily by T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T, 5G home internet makes for an excellent alternative to cable internet because it’s offered at an affordable price and with lots of additional perks for new customers—including unlimited data, no contracts, no fees, and sign-up promotions. 5G home internet can hit speeds between 100Mbps to 1Gbps, and while the fixed wireless connection can at times be unstable, it’s significantly faster and more reliable than satellite internet.

pro
Pros
pro Affordable prices
pro Unlimited data, no extra fees, and other perks
con
Cons
con Unstable connection if you have poor cell service
con Limited access in rural areas
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Satellite

Satellite internet relies on geostationary (GEO) satellites to transmit internet signals to subscriber dishes on the ground. The long transmission distance means that satellite providers Hughesnet and Viasat provide slower speeds than what you could expect from a fiber or cable internet provider and higher latency rates too. Prices tend to skew higher for satellite internet, but a satellite connection can also reach places that wired internet infrastructure cannot, and so it’s often the best choice for folks who live in rural areas of the country.

pro
Pros
pro Near-100% availability even in remote areas
pro Lots of plan and pricing options
con
Cons
con Slow download speeds
con Limited data allotments

Starlink

Unlike typical satellite internet, Space X’s Starlink service uses low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to transmit a Wi-Fi connection to Earthbound internet users. Starlink uses a lot more satellites to deliver an internet connection compared to standard satellite competitors Viasat and Hughesnet, and the fact that the satellites are in closer range means you get a faster and more reliable internet connection, with more data allotment too. Starlink is growing in popularity and is one of few internet providers that offers portable Wi-Fi service that you can use while on the road.

pro
Pros
pro Faster speeds than traditional satellite
pro Portable Wi-Fi options for RVs, vans, and boats
con
Cons
con Slower speeds than fiber or cable
con Costly equipment fees

DSL

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) internet uses landline home phone networks to deliver internet connectivity without tying it up like dial-up used to. (If you're older than 30, you remember the sound it used to make.) DSL's speeds max out at 140Mbps, which is much faster than dial-up speeds but considerably slower than the majority of cable and fiber plans available. Although DSL used to be widely available nationwide, most DSL providers are in the process of sunsetting their DSL infrastructure in favor of building up faster connection types like fiber.

pro
Pros
pro Faster than satellite internet
pro Availability in rural towns and unincorporated areas
con
Cons
con Slow download and upload speeds
con Minimal upkeep from internet providers

4G LTE Home Internet

Similar to 5G, 4G LTE Internet uses cellular networks to deliver internet. While 5G is fast with somewhat limited availability, 4G LTE internet has slower speeds but is able to transmit signals at a much longer range, making it ideal for rural areas and towns. Some 4G providers cater specifically to rural users and digital nomads and you can also find portable 4G internet for vehicles and campers.

pro
Pros
pro Wider availability than 5G home internet
pro Unlimited data options for rural customers
con
Cons
con Slower speeds
con Unstable connection in some areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Fiber Optic Internet: Offers the fastest and most reliable speeds, but availability and installation costs can be limiting.
  2. Cable Internet: Generally faster than DSL, widely available, but connection speeds may fluctuate during peak hours.
  3. Mobile Broadband (4G/5G): Highly portable with improving 5G speeds, but data caps and network congestion may impact performance.
  4. DSL Internet: More widely available and affordable than fiber, but slower speeds and performance variations based on distance.
  5. Satellite Internet: Accessible in remote areas, improving speeds, but higher latency and potential data caps may be drawbacks.

HughesNet and Viasat offer extensive satellite internet coverage, reaching approximately 99% of locations across the USA. It's highly likely that both of these providers are available in your area. Additionally, if you reside outside the southeastern US, you might have access to Starlink Internet as well. Starlink boasts faster speeds and more generous data caps compared to HughesNet and Viasat. However, it's worth noting that Starlink has faced challenges in managing its network due to overselling, which has occasionally impacted its service reliability.

Currently, T-Mobile Home Internet costs $50 a month. What's nice is that you don't have to add contract or equipment fees in your bill; everything is already factored into the $50/month price tag.

Viasat internet is available at monthly rates ranging from $39.99 (for speeds up to 12 Mbps) to $149.99 (100 Mbps), but keep in mind these prices are introductory offers and the price could go up. You get unlimited data with whatever Viasat plan you choose.

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