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Spectrum Internet: Plans, Prices, and Reviews

By MYMOVE
January 20, 2026
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Spectrum key features

  • Price: $30 – $90/mo.
  • Speed: 100 Mbps – 2 Gigs (in select areas)
  • Contract: None
  • Data caps: None

With a business reach that spans 41 states, Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers out there, covering over 27% of the U.S. population. Owned by parent company Charter Communications, Spectrum offers a broad array of cable internet, TV, and phone services.

What we like

  • Service in 41 states
  • Frequent promotions for new customers
  • No data caps

What we don’t like

  • $25/mo. price increase in year two
  • Slower upload speeds

Spectrum plans and prices

Spectrum offers both internet-only and bundle options to all customers that fall under the ISP’s service area. Here’s a breakdown of Charter Spectrum’s offerings:

PlanStarting price* (for 12 mos.)Download speed**
Spectrum Internet® Advantage$30/mo. 100 Mbps
Spectrum Internet® Premier$50/mo. 500 Mbps
Spectrum Internet® Gig$70/mo. 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Internet® 2 Gig$90/mo.2,000 Mbps
*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. ©2026 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Internet Performance: Spectrum Internet is powered by fiber and delivered to your home via HFC. Updated as of 01/20/26.
*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. ©2026 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Internet Performance: Spectrum Internet is powered by fiber and delivered to your home via HFC.
**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. ©2026 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.

Spectrum internet speed

According to the FCC’s latest report, Spectrum is one of the top performing internet providers when it comes to speed and consistency. More than 90% of customers received at least 95% of their advertised download speed on average, and this held up even during peak hours.

Ookla’s speed test data also rated Spectrum very highly, with the second highest download speeds and consistency scores on average, behind only Xfinity. In short, you can expect to get the speeds you’re paying for with Spectrum.

Spectrum reviews

The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) has Spectrum in the middle of the pack with a score of 71/100, one point below the average score for internet service providers. Spectrum also scored in the middle of the pack from J.D. Power in every region it’s available.

There were a number of things that stood out for active customers, but concerns with hidden fees and higher average costs seemed to be the most common reason for negative reviews. But other reviewers wrote of positive experiences with the ISP, citing easy installation and a good customer service experience.

How does Spectrum compare?

Spectrum ranks in the middle of the pack compared to other internet providers. While its speeds are as good as any of them, Spectrum’s price increases in the second year make it very expensive for the average customer. It also has much lower upload speeds than fiber providers like Verizon and AT&T.

ProviderStarting price*Download speed
Spectrum$30.00/mo.**100 Mbps
Verizon Fios$34.99/mo.*** with mobile plan300 Mbps
Cox$55.00/mo.300 Mbps
Mediacom$50.00/mo.300 Mbps
T-Mobile$30.00/mo.† w/ Autopay and voice line. Plus taxes & fees133 – 498 Mbps
Xfinity$40.00/mo. 300 Mbps
AT&T Fiber$45.00/mo.††100 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber$50.00/mo.†††500 Mbps
*Prices as of 01/20/26.
**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. ©2026 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Internet Performance: Spectrum Internet is powered by fiber and delivered to your home via HFC.
***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. © 2026 Verizon.
†Price with $15/monthly bill credit. Delivered via 5G cellular network; speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks, including data prioritization. Not available in all areas. Limited time. Subject to change. 
††Price after $10/mo AutoPay & Paperless bill discount. (Starts w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge applies in NV, OH, TX. One time install fee may apply. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
†††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.

Our take

Spectrum offers solid internet speeds, but they’ll cost you. By your second year, you’ll be paying at least $25.00/mo. more for internet — the main reason Spectrum scores in the middle of the pack for customer satisfaction. That said, it does deliver on the speeds that it advertises, with some of the best performance metrics of any internet provider.

Frequently asked questions

Q:

Where can I get Spectrum as my internet service provider?

A:

Spectrum has a footprint in 41 states currently as a direct service provider.

Q:

How much is Spectrum?

A:

Spectrum has internet-only packages that range from $30/mo for 100 Mbps to $90/mo for 2 Gigs in select locations.

Q:

Does Spectrum have a data cap for its services?

A:

At the present time, Spectrum service does not have a data cap for any of its broadband services.

Q:

Does Spectrum offer internet phone service as part of their package offerings?

A:

Yes. In some of the bundles they offer, there are options for phone service. Phone service can also be added a-la-carte to other existing packages.

Q:

Are Spectrum and Time-Warner Cable the same?

A:

Time-Warner Cable was bought by Charter Communications in 2016. It was then re-branded under the Spectrum umbrella as Spectrum Internet. They are now one and the same.

Q:

Is Charter the same as Spectrum?

A:

Yes. Charter and Spectrum are the same. Charter is the parent company of the Spectrum brand.

 

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