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Real 2026 pricing from 11 major US carriers — fiber, cable, 5G home, satellite, and TV bundles. One audit, the best price-to-performance match for your ZIP — no upsells, no bait pricing.

Spectrum
AT&T Fiber
Xfinity
Frontier Fiber
Windstream Kinetic
Brightspeed
HughesNet
Starlink
Optimum
T-Mobile Home
DirecTV
Spectrum
AT&T Fiber
Xfinity
Frontier Fiber
Windstream Kinetic
Brightspeed
HughesNet
Starlink
Optimum
T-Mobile Home
DirecTV

Provider plan grid

Lowest → top rated → highest tier for every major US carrier. Verified June 2026.

11 providers shown

Spectrum

Cable internet · 41 states
Contract
None
Internet Advantage
100 Mbps
$30/mo
Budget
Internet Premier
500 Mbps
$40/mo
Best value
Internet Gig
1 Gbps
$50/mo
Most savings · no downtime
Internet 2 Gig
2 Gbps
$90/mo
Ultra
  • No annual contracts — cancel anytime
  • Unlimited data, no caps ever
  • Free modem included on every plan
  • WiFi 6/6E router free on Gig & 2 Gig

Best for: Customers who want no-contract cable internet with solid speeds at a fair starting price.

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AT&T Fiber

100% fiber optic · 21 states · 27M+ locations
Contract
None
Fiber 300
300 Mbps symmetrical
$55/mo
Starter
Fiber 500
500 Mbps symmetrical
$65/mo
Best value
Fiber 1 GIG
1 Gbps symmetrical
$80/mo
Most savings · no downtime
Fiber 5 GIG
5 Gbps symmetrical
$160/mo
Ultra
  • Symmetrical upload AND download speeds
  • Price-lock guarantee — rate never increases
  • No data caps, no annual contracts
  • ACSI score 79/100 — #1 fiber provider 2026

Best for: Customers who want the most reliable, truly future-proof internet with guaranteed price stability. The gold-standard fiber recommendation.

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Xfinity

Cable / hybrid fiber-coaxial · ~60% of US
Contract
None
Connect
75 Mbps
$35/mo
Budget
Fast
300 Mbps
$40–45/mo
Best value
Gigabit
1.2 Gbps
$80/mo
Most savings · no downtime
Gigabit x2
2 Gbps
$120/mo
Ultra
  • 5-year price guarantee available
  • Unlimited data included on all plans
  • Free Xfinity Gateway included
  • Access to 20M+ Xfinity WiFi hotspots

Best for: Customers who want wide availability, flexible speeds, and the option to lock pricing for 5 years. Best cable choice for most urban/suburban areas.

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Frontier Fiber

100% fiber optic · 25 states
Contract
None
Fiber 500
500 Mbps symmetrical
$49.99/mo
Starter
Fiber 1 Gig
1 Gbps symmetrical
$74.99/mo
Best value
Fiber 2 Gig
2 Gbps symmetrical
$109.99/mo
Power user
Fiber 7 Gig
7 Gbps symmetrical
$174.99/mo
Extreme
  • Free eero Wi-Fi 6 router (Wi-Fi 7 on 500+)
  • Amazon eero Max 7 on 5 Gig and 7 Gig
  • No price increase guarantee
  • Up to $300 Visa reward for new customers

Best for: Premium fiber with high speeds, free equipment, and no long-term commitments in Frontier markets.

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Windstream Kinetic

Fiber + DSL · 18 states (rural/suburban focus)
Contract
None
DSL Basic
50 Mbps
$24.99/mo
Budget
Kinetic Fiber 300
300 Mbps symmetrical
$39.99/mo
Best value
Kinetic Fiber 1 Gig
1 Gbps symmetrical
$49.99/mo
Most savings · no downtime
Fiber Max 2 Gig
2 Gbps symmetrical
$69.99/mo
Ultra
  • Symmetrical fiber speeds, no caps
  • Free pro install on most fiber plans
  • $20/mo discount with AT&T Wireless
  • Up to $300 gift card on switch

Best for: Customers in rural and suburban South/Midwest where national carriers don't reach. Kinetic Fiber 300 at $39.99/mo is one of the best value fiber plans in America.

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Brightspeed

Fiber + DSL · 20 states
Contract
None
Fiber 200
200 Mbps symmetrical
$29.99/mo
Budget
Fiber 500
500 Mbps symmetrical
$39.99/mo
Best value
Fiber 1 Gig
1 Gbps symmetrical
$59.99/mo
Most savings · no downtime
Fiber 2 Gig
2 Gbps symmetrical
$79.99/mo
Ultra
  • Among the cheapest true-fiber plans in the US
  • Free professional installation
  • No equipment fees on most plans
  • Price-lock for plan duration

Best for: Budget-conscious customers in Brightspeed's fiber footprint. Fiber 200 at $29.99/mo is the most affordable true fiber plan from any major US provider.

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HughesNet

Geostationary satellite · Nationwide (50 states)
Contract
24 months
Lite
15 Mbps · 2 Mbps up
$49.99/mo
Bare minimum
Select
25 Mbps · 3 Mbps up
$64.99/mo
Standard rural
Elite
50 Mbps · 3 Mbps up
$89.99/mo
Heavy rural
Fusion (Hybrid)
100 Mbps · 5 Mbps up
$129.99/mo
Best satellite
  • Available anywhere in the continental US
  • Bonus Zone: 50GB extra data 2–8AM
  • Latency 600ms+ — not for gaming/video calls
  • Equipment lease $14.99/mo

Best for: Rural customers with zero other options. Last resort only — strongly recommend Starlink or T-Mobile Home where available.

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Starlink

Low Earth orbit satellite · All 50 states + 100+ countries
Contract
None
Residential 100
50–100 Mbps
$50/mo
Budget rural
Residential 200
50–200 Mbps
$120/mo
Best rural
Residential Max
150–300 Mbps
$120/mo
Power rural
Priority (Business)
1–10 Gbps
$250–$500/mo
Enterprise
  • Low-earth orbit = 20–40ms latency
  • No data caps, no contracts
  • Hardware $349 one-time, DIY install
  • Works rural, remote, off-grid, RV

Best for: Rural and remote customers where cable/fiber is unavailable. Also excellent for RV, boat, and off-grid living. Strongly preferred over HughesNet.

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Optimum

Cable + fiber · Northeast US, TX, select Midwest
Contract
None
Optimum 300
300 Mbps symmetrical
$25/mo
Best budget
Optimum 500
500 Mbps
$40/mo
Best value
Optimum 1 Gig
1 Gbps symmetrical (fiber)
$60/mo
Most savings · no downtime
Optimum 8 Gig
8 Gbps symmetrical (fiber)
$180/mo
Extreme
  • 5-year price lock available in most areas
  • No data caps on any plan
  • Free iPhone 17 offer on select plans (Jun '26)
  • Fiber plans: symmetrical up/down speeds

Best for: Customers in the Northeast US and select Southern states. 300 Mbps at $25/mo is possibly the best price-per-Mbps of any major US provider.

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T-Mobile Home

5G fixed wireless · Nationwide where 5G/LTE reaches
Contract
None
Home Internet Basic
33–245 Mbps avg
$50/mo
Standard
Home Internet Bundle
Same speeds
$30/mo
Best bundle
Home Internet Standalone
72–245 Mbps avg
$50/mo
Best value
Home Internet Plus
245+ Mbps avg
$60/mo
Priority data
  • Self-install in minutes — no technician
  • Price Lock guarantee — rate never rises
  • Bundle: $20–$30/mo off with T-Mobile wireless
  • No contracts, no credit check

Best for: Customers who don't qualify for fiber/cable, want quick setup with no install appointment, or want to bundle with a T-Mobile mobile plan. Outstanding value at $30/mo bundled.

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DirecTV

Satellite TV + internet bundles · Nationwide
Contract
24 months
Entertainment + Internet
165+ ch · up to 25 Mbps
$59.99/mo
Budget bundle
Choice + Internet
185+ ch · up to 100 Mbps
$84.99/mo
Best bundle
Premier + Internet
330+ ch · up to 1 Gbps
$154.99/mo
Most savings · no downtime
Ultimate + Internet
250+ ch · up to 500 Mbps
$109.99/mo
Power bundle
  • Free Genie HD DVR included
  • Up to 3 HD receivers, stream on 3 devices
  • NFL Sunday Ticket add-on available
  • Internet via local ISP partner (AT&T, Frontier)

Best for: Rural homeowners who want TV + internet bundled, particularly where no cable TV option exists. Not recommended for internet-only needs.

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At-a-glance comparison

Side-by-side pricing across all 11 providers. Verified June 2026.

ProviderTypeLowestTop ratedHighestContract
SpectrumCable internet
$30/mo
100 Mbps
$50/mo
1 Gbps
$90/mo
2 Gbps
None
AT&T Fiber100% fiber optic
$55/mo
300 Mbps symmetrical
$80/mo
1 Gbps symmetrical
$160/mo
5 Gbps symmetrical
None
XfinityCable / hybrid fiber-coaxial
$35/mo
75 Mbps
$80/mo
1.2 Gbps
$120/mo
2 Gbps
None
Frontier Fiber100% fiber optic
$49.99/mo
500 Mbps symmetrical
$74.99/mo
1 Gbps symmetrical
$174.99/mo
7 Gbps symmetrical
None
Windstream KineticFiber + DSL
$24.99/mo
50 Mbps
$49.99/mo
1 Gbps symmetrical
$69.99/mo
2 Gbps symmetrical
None
BrightspeedFiber + DSL
$29.99/mo
200 Mbps symmetrical
$59.99/mo
1 Gbps symmetrical
$79.99/mo
2 Gbps symmetrical
None
HughesNetGeostationary satellite
$49.99/mo
15 Mbps · 2 Mbps up
$64.99/mo
25 Mbps · 3 Mbps up
$129.99/mo
100 Mbps · 5 Mbps up
24 months
StarlinkLow Earth orbit satellite
$50/mo
50–100 Mbps
$120/mo
50–200 Mbps
$250–$500/mo
1–10 Gbps
None
OptimumCable + fiber
$25/mo
300 Mbps symmetrical
$60/mo
1 Gbps symmetrical (fiber)
$180/mo
8 Gbps symmetrical (fiber)
None
T-Mobile Home5G fixed wireless
$50/mo
33–245 Mbps avg
$30/mo
Same speeds
$60/mo
245+ Mbps avg
None
DirecTVSatellite TV + internet bundles
$59.99/mo
165+ ch · up to 25 Mbps
$154.99/mo
330+ ch · up to 1 Gbps
$109.99/mo
250+ ch · up to 500 Mbps
24 months

Prices are promotional/introductory rates for new residential customers and vary by location. Taxes, fees, and equipment charges additional unless noted.

Recommendation guide

How our desk routes customers based on what's actually available at their address.

Best case

Fiber is available

  1. 1
    AT&T Fiber
    Best price stability + satisfaction scores
  2. 2
    Frontier Fiber
    Best for high speeds and free equipment
  3. 3
    Brightspeed
    Best budget fiber starting at $29.99/mo
Urban / suburban

Cable only

  1. 1
    Xfinity
    5-year price lock, widest cable availability
  2. 2
    Spectrum
    No contract, simple pricing, solid speeds
  3. 3
    Optimum
    $25/mo for 300 Mbps in the Northeast
Last-mile

Rural — no cable or fiber

  1. 1
    T-Mobile Home
    First choice — easy setup, $50/mo flat
  2. 2
    Starlink
    Best satellite performance, 20–40ms latency
  3. 3
    HughesNet
    Last resort — high latency, 24-mo contract

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