Fast internet isn't just a luxury anymore, it's essential for most people. But even if you're just moving down the street, you might have to switch internet providers in the process. That's why we ask for your address in the box below — it's the only way to show you exactly what your options are. You won't be able to get all of our picks for the fastest internet providers at your address, but you can use this page to compare the options that are available.[allconnect-widget]
Compare the fastest internet plans
Verizon Fios: Best overall
AT&T Fiber: Fastest speeds
WOW!: Cheapest gig plan
Google Fiber: Best perks
Xfinity: Best availability
| Provider | Speed range | Starting price* |
| ------------ | ---------------------- | ---------------- |
| Verizon Fios | 300 – 2,300 Mbps | $34.99/mo.** |
| AT&T Fiber | 100 – 4,700 Mbps*** | $45.00/mo.*** |
| WOW! | 300 – 5,000 Mbps | $30.00/mo. |
| Google Fiber | 1,000 – 8,000 Mbps | $70.00/mo. |
| Xfinity | 300 Mbps – 2,000 Mbps | $40.00/mo. |*Price for slowest plan. Updated as of 01/06/25.
***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 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
Highest customer satisfaction rating of any provider
Router and Wi-Fi extender included
Cons
Only available in the northeast U.S.
No plans over one gig
Only three plans available
If you can get Verizon Fios at your address, you should do it — it's the best high-speed internet provider around. Plans top out at one gig, but if we're being honest, very few households need more bandwidth than that. At $74.99/mo., Verizon actually has one of the cheaper gig plans you'll find, and you'll be locked in for four years — a lifetime when it comes to internet prices. What's more, Verizon has topped the American Customer Satisfaction Index's list of internet providers for two years in a row, meaning the service actually delivers.
AT&T Fiber: Fastest speeds
| Download speed* | Upload speed* | Price* |
| ---------------- | -------------- | ----------------- |
| 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps | $45.00/mo. |
| 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps | $55.00/mo. |
| 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps | $65.00/mo. |
| 1,000 Mbps | 940 Mbps | $80.00/mo. |
| 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps | $125.00/mo.** |
| 4,700 Mbps | 4,700 Mbps | $155.00/mo.*** |*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 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Updated as of 01/06/25.
**Price after discounts: $20/mo discount for new residential customers and $10/mo w/ elig. 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.
***Price after discounts: $90/mo discount for new residential customers and $10/mo w/ 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.Pros
AT&T Fiber came in at a close second to Verizon Fios in our analysis. It has the fastest speeds of any nationwide provider in the U.S., but 4,700 Mbps* is overkill for any residential home. But even if you don't go with the top speed tier, the rest of AT&T Fiber's plans are still great deals. Its gig speed plan costs just $80.00/mo.,* plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill), and you can get 100 Mbps for only $45.00/mo.,* plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill) — plenty of speed for most households.*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 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Updated as of 01/06/25.
If you want high-speed internet without breaking the bank, WOW! is shockingly affordable. The biggest downside with WOW! is that it's a cable internet provider, so its upload speeds are just a fraction of download. That means you could run into some issues if you're an online gamer, or if you have multiple people on video meetings at one time.
Google Fiber isn't the most widely available service, but it's hard to beat if you live in a bigger household that requires a lot of bandwidth. Plans start at 1,000 Mbps of download and upload speed, which pretty much guarantees that you'll never run into any buffering or long loading times. Best of all, both Google Fiber plans include a mesh Wi-Fi network, which usually costs several hundred dollars to buy on its own. This ensures that your Wi-Fi connection can be spread throughout your entire home without sacrificing speed.
Coverage in 40 states, including the District of Columbia
No contracts or early termination fees
Fast speeds available in select locations
Great consistency scores
Cons
Low upload speeds on most plans, which vary depending on your location
Another company that's offering packages with no long-term contract, Xfinity makes a play as one of the most affordable internet service providers in the game. Packages that can reach up to 300 Mbps download speed start at only $40.00/mo. Xfinity also scores extremely well when it comes to speed and consistency tests.
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...
Astound key features
- Price: $30.00 – $90.00/mo.
- Speed: 300 – 2,000 Mbps
- Contract: None
- Data caps: None
- Good coverage in rural areas
- No contracts
- No data caps
- Different speeds available depending on your location
- Prices can increase significantly after promo...
Optimum key features
- Price: $40 - $280/mo. (price increases in year two)
- Speed: 300 - 8,000 Mbps
- Contract: None
- Data caps: None
While looking for internet providers in your area, you may have come across Optimum internet plans. The internet provider is a subsidiary of New York...
