AF
AT&T Fiber
Fiber21 states
- Entry plan
- 300 Mbps
- Data cap
- None
- Contract
- None
- Price lock
- None stated
$50/mo
First year, with autopay and paperless billing. AT&T does not publish the price after year one.
Home internet
Home internet: compare the price you pay after year one
Availability changes street by street, so start by checking your address. Then compare what really matters: the regular price, how long it is guaranteed, data caps and equipment fees.
ZIP : internet availability depends on your exact street address, not just your ZIP. Check which providers serve your home on the FCC map, then compare their prices below. Open the FCC broadband map
X
Xfinity
Cable41 states
- Entry plan
- 300 Mbps
- Data cap
- None on current plans
- Contract
- None
- Price lock
- 5 years
$45/mo
Locked for 5 years with autopay from a bank account and paperless billing.
TG
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
5G fixed wireless70M households eligible
- Entry plan
- Rely, 133 to 354 Mbps
- Data cap
- None
- Contract
- None
- Price lock
- 5 years
$50/mo
With autopay. $35/mo with a T-Mobile voice line. 5-year price guarantee.
VF
Verizon Fios
FiberAbout 9 states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
- Entry plan
- 300 Mbps
- Data cap
- None
- Contract
- None
- Price lock
- 3 to 5 years
$40/mo
With autopay and paper-free billing, 3-year price guarantee. 1 Gig and up: 5 years.
S
Spectrum
Cable43 states
- Entry plan
- 100 Mbps
- Data cap
- None
- Contract
- None
- Price lock
- None stated
$30/mo
For 12 months. Spectrum does not publish the standard rate that follows.
FF
Frontier Fiber
FiberFiber for about 22M people
- Entry plan
- 200 Mbps
- Data cap
- None
- Contract
- None
- Price lock
- Up to 5 years
$29.99/mo
For 12 months with autopay and paperless billing. 1 Gig and up comes with a 5-year price guarantee.
GF
Google Fiber (GFiber)
Fiber19 states
- Entry plan
- 1 Gig
- Data cap
- None
- Contract
- Month to month
- Price lock
- No formal guarantee, but no promo pricing
$70/mo
Flat price, no promo period and no price jump. Taxes and a local access fee are extra.
VG
Verizon 5G Home
5G fixed wirelessSelect areas with Verizon 5G
- Entry plan
- Up to 100 Mbps
- Data cap
- None
- Contract
- None
- Price lock
- 3 to 5 years
$60/mo
With autopay and a Verizon phone plan; Verizon does not show the price without one. 3-year price guarantee.
AI
AT&T Internet Air
5G fixed wirelessMost states
- Entry plan
- Typically 90 to 300 Mbps
- Data cap
- None
- Contract
- None
- Price lock
- None stated
$55/mo
With autopay and paperless billing. Lower with an AT&T wireless plan.
SR
Starlink Residential
SatelliteNationwide (some tiers only in select areas)
- Entry plan
- Up to 100 Mbps
- Data cap
- None
- Contract
- None
- Price lock
- None
$55/mo
Plus equipment: $349 to buy, or a rental in some areas. Prices rose for new customers in May 2026.
All plans side by side
| Provider | Type | Plan | Speed | Price | Price lock | Data cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | Fiber | Internet 300 | 300 Mbps | $50/mo | None stated | None | Check address |
| Internet 500 | 500 Mbps | $60/mo | |||||
| Internet 1000 | 1 Gbps | $70/mo | |||||
| Internet 5000 | 5 Gbps | $110/mo | |||||
| Xfinity | Cable | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps | $45/mo | 5 years | None on current plans | Check address |
| 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps | $60/mo | |||||
| 1 Gig | 1 Gbps | $70/mo | |||||
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | 5G fixed wireless | Rely | 133 to 354 Mbps | $50/mo | 5 years | None, but may be deprioritized above 1.2 TB a month | Check address |
| Amplified | 170 to 498 Mbps | $60/mo | |||||
| All-In | 170 to 498 Mbps | $70/mo | |||||
| Verizon Fios | Fiber | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps | $40/mo | 3 to 5 years | None | Check address |
| 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps | $75/mo | |||||
| 1 Gig | Up to 940 Mbps | $90/mo | |||||
| 2 Gig | Up to 2.3 Gbps | $100/mo | |||||
| 5 Gig | Up to 5.3 Gbps | $110/mo | |||||
| Spectrum | Cable | Internet 100 | 100 Mbps | $30/mo | None stated | None | Check address |
| Internet 500 | 500 Mbps | $40/mo | |||||
| Internet 1 Gig | 1 Gbps | $60/mo | |||||
| Frontier Fiber | Fiber | Fiber 200 | 200 Mbps | $29.99/mo | Up to 5 years | None | Check address |
| Fiber 500 | 500 Mbps | $44.99/mo | |||||
| Fiber 1 Gig | 1 Gbps | $64.99/mo | |||||
| Fiber 2 Gig | 2 Gbps | $79.99/mo | |||||
| Google Fiber (GFiber) | Fiber | 1 Gig | 1 Gbps | $70/mo | No formal guarantee, but no promo pricing | None | Check address |
| 3 Gig | 3 Gbps | $100/mo | |||||
| 8 Gig | 8 Gbps | $150/mo | |||||
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G fixed wireless | 5G Home | Up to 100 Mbps | $60/mo | 3 to 5 years | None | Check address |
| 5G Home Plus | Up to 150 Mbps | $70/mo | |||||
| 5G Home Ultimate | Up to 300 Mbps | $85/mo | |||||
| AT&T Internet Air | 5G fixed wireless | Internet Air | 90 to 300 Mbps | $55/mo | None stated | None | Check address |
| Starlink Residential | Satellite | Residential 100 Mbps | Up to 100 Mbps | $55/mo | None | None | Check address |
| Residential 200 Mbps | Up to 200 Mbps | $85/mo | |||||
| Residential MAX | 400+ Mbps | $130/mo |
Advertised monthly prices for new customers, usually with autopay and paperless billing, before taxes. Sources: provider websites and broadband labels, checked October 21, 2026. Frontier prices from HighSpeedInternet.com; Starlink from HighSpeedInternet.com, September 30, 2026.
Provider by provider
AT&T Fiber
Symmetrical fiber with no data cap and included equipment. Ask what the price will be after the first year before you sign up. First year, with autopay and paperless billing. AT&T does not publish the price after year one. Equipment: gateway included. Bundle: discount on Fiber with an eligible AT&T wireless plan.
Xfinity
The 5-year price guarantee removes the usual cable price jump after year one. Upload speeds are far lower than fiber. Locked for 5 years with autopay from a bank account and paperless billing. Equipment: wiFi equipment included. Bundle: one Xfinity Mobile line free for a year.
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
Easy setup, no installer and a long price lock. Speeds depend on the cell signal at your home and drop when the network is busy. With autopay. $35/mo with a T-Mobile voice line. 5-year price guarantee. Equipment: gateway included. Bundle: $15/mo less with a T-Mobile phone line.
Verizon Fios
Excellent fiber with real price guarantees. A $99 setup fee applies unless you also have Verizon Mobile. With autopay and paper-free billing, 3-year price guarantee. 1 Gig and up: 5 years. Equipment: router included. Bundle: setup fee waived and a monthly perk credit with a Verizon phone plan.
Spectrum
Low first-year prices and no data cap, but the price rises after 12 months. Put a reminder in your calendar. For 12 months. Spectrum does not publish the standard rate that follows. Equipment: modem free, WiFi router $10/mo (included with 1 Gig). Bundle: a free unlimited Spectrum Mobile line for a year.
Frontier Fiber
Some of the cheapest fiber prices in the country. Verizon closed its purchase of Frontier in early 2026, so check for bundle changes. For 12 months with autopay and paperless billing. 1 Gig and up comes with a 5-year price guarantee. Equipment: eero router included. Bundle: none advertised.
Google Fiber (GFiber)
What you see is what you pay, year after year. Only available in a limited number of cities. Flat price, no promo period and no price jump. Taxes and a local access fee are extra. Equipment: included. Bundle: none.
Verizon 5G Home
Worth a look if you already pay Verizon for your phone and no fiber reaches your street. With autopay and a Verizon phone plan; Verizon does not show the price without one. 3-year price guarantee. Equipment: router included. Bundle: the listed prices already assume a Verizon phone plan.
AT&T Internet Air
A wireless option where AT&T has no fiber. Compare it with T-Mobile and Verizon 5G Home at the same address. With autopay and paperless billing. Lower with an AT&T wireless plan. Equipment: all-Fi Hub included. Bundle: discount with an AT&T wireless plan.
Starlink Residential
The best choice in rural areas without cable or fiber. Elsewhere, wired internet is cheaper and faster. Plus equipment: $349 to buy, or a rental in some areas. Prices rose for new customers in May 2026. Equipment: $349 kit or rental. Bundle: none.
How to choose
- Check your address on the FCC National Broadband Map and on the providers' own sites.
- Prefer fiber when it is available: it is fast in both directions and prices are often guaranteed for years.
- Compare 5G home internet if you already have a phone plan with T-Mobile, Verizon or AT&T; the bundle discount can make it the cheapest option.
- Read the broadband label, which providers must show when you buy. It lists the intro price, the price after it and the monthly fees.
- Set a reminder one month before any promo ends. Our guide on lowering your internet bill explains what to do then.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out which providers serve my address?
Use the FCC National Broadband Map: enter your street address and it lists every provider that reports service there, with the technology and maximum speeds. Then confirm on the provider's own website, because the map can lag behind new buildouts.
Fiber, cable, 5G or satellite: what is the difference?
Fiber is the fastest and most consistent, with upload speeds as high as download. Cable is widely available and fast for downloads, but uploads are much slower. 5G home internet uses the cell network: easy to set up and often cheap, but speeds depend on your signal. Satellite, such as Starlink, works almost anywhere and is mainly worth it where nothing else is available.
What happens when the promo price ends?
Your bill goes up to the regular rate, which can be a big jump. Some providers do not publish that rate on their website. Providers that offer multi-year price guarantees, or no promo pricing at all, avoid that surprise.
How much speed do I need?
For streaming, video calls and working from home, 100 to 300 Mbps covers most households. Large families, heavy gamers and people uploading big files benefit from 500 Mbps or more, and from fiber's fast upload speeds.
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