Find the best fiber providers in your area
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Fastest tested speeds
- Fastest fiber-optic speeds according to our speed test
- Very limited availability
- Speeds: 1,000–2,000 Mbps
- Prices: $70.00–$100.00/mo.
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Lowest latency
- Lowest latency rates
- Expensive gigabit plan
- Speeds: 300–2,048 Mbps
- Prices: $49.99 - $119.99/mo.
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Best satisfaction ratings
- Top-rated customer service
- Slow bottom-tier plans
- Speeds: 10–5,000 Mbps
- Prices: $49.99 - $189.95/mo.
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Fast advertised speeds
- Multi-gigabit internet plans
- Unnecessarily fast speeds on fastest plans
- Speeds: 100–5,000 Mbps
- Prices: $55.00–$180.00/mo.
Popular fiber internet providers
Provider | Fiber speeds up to | Price | Customer rating | Order online |
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Up to 2,048 Mbps | $49.99–$119.99/mo.* | 3.8/5.0 | ||
| 5,000 Mbps | $55.00–$180.00/mo.† | 3.8/5.0 | View Plans |
2,000 Mbps | $70.00–$100.00/mo.‡ | N/A | ||
940 Mbps | $30.00–70.00/mo.§ | 3.5/5.0 | ||
| 2,000 Mbps | $49.99–$149.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill║ | N/A | |
| 940 Mbps | $29.99–$79.99/mo.** | 3.5/5.0 | |
| 5,000 Mbps | $59.95–$189.95†† | 4.2/5.0 |
Data as of 7/01/2022. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
*w/ Auto Pay + taxes.
†Plus taxes. Price after $5/mo Autopay & Paperless bill discount (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies.
‡Terms and Conditions: Plus taxes and fees. Service not available in all areas. If you live in an apartment or condo, Google Fiber’s ability to construct and provide Fiber is subject to the continued agreement between Google Fiber and the property owner. 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
§Rate requires paperless billing. Additional taxes, fees, and surcharges apply. Speeds may not be available in your area. Maximum download/upload speed of up to 940 Mbps via a wired connection.
║per month. One-year agreement, early termination fee, and one-time charge apply. Max speeds are wired. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary.
**w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill plus taxes,fees & charges.
††with a 12 month contract.
Best fiber internet plans
Plan | Speed | Prices | Order online |
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Google Fiber 1 Gig | 1,000 Mbps | $70.00/mo.** | |
Verizon Fios Gigabit Connection | Up to 940 Mbps | $89.99/mo.* | |
CenturyLink Fiber Internet | 940 Mbps | $70.00/mo.‡ | |
Frontier Fiber Fiber Gig | 940 Mbps | $74.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill§ | |
AT&T Internet 5000 | Up to 5,000 Mbps† | $180.00/mo.*** | View Plan |
**Terms and Conditions: Plus taxes and fees. Service not available in all areas. If you live in an apartment or condo, Google Fiber’s ability to construct and provide Fiber is subject to the continued agreement between Google Fiber and the property owner. 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.
*w/ Auto Pay + taxes
‡Rate requires paperless billing. Additional taxes, fees, and surcharges apply. Speeds may not be available in your area. Maximum download/upload speed of up to 940 Mbps via a wired connection.
§per month for 36 mos. One-year agreement, early termination fee, and one-time charge apply. Max wired speed 940/880 Mbps. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary.
†Internet speed claims represent maximum network service capability speeds and based on wired connection to gateway. 1GIG speeds avail. to new customers with the latest router (“BGW320”) and recommended setup. For 5 GIG speed, single device wired speed maximum 4.7 Gbps. Actual customer speeds may vary based on a number of factors and are not guaranteed. For more information, go to www.att.com/speed101.
***Plus taxes. Price after $5/mo Autopay & Paperless bill discount (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies.
Cheapest fiber internet plans
Plan | Download/upload speed | Prices | Order online |
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Optimum Fiber Internet 100 | 100 Mbps/100 Mbps | $29.99/mo.‡ | |
Verizon Fios Internet 200/200 | 200 Mbps/200 Mbps | $49.99/mo.† | |
Frontier Fiber Internet 500 | 500 Mbps/500 Mbps | $49.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill║ | |
MetroNet 500/500 Mbps | 500 Mbps/500 Mbps | $49.95/mo. |
†for 12 mos, plus taxes & equip. fee. Autopay & Paperless Bill req’d. $10/mo equip. fee applies
‡for 1-yr. Plus taxes, fees, and other charges. Includes AutoPay and Paperless Billing.
†w/ Auto Pay + taxes & equip. charges.
§w/ Auto Pay + taxes & equip. Charges
║per month for 12 mos. One-year agreement, early termination fee, and one-time charge apply. Max speeds are wired. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary.
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Sources
- Federal Communications Commission, “Compare Broadband Availability in Different Areas,” December 2020. Accessed May 23, 2022.
- Jessica Rosenworcel, Federal Communications Commission, “Statement of Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, Dissenting,” January 2021. Accessed March 24, 2021.
- Peter Christiansen, HighSpeedInternet.com, “Why Can I Only Get a Few Internet Providers?,” October 27, 2020. Accessed March 24, 2021.
- Kate Patrick, Government Technology, “FCC to Rework Its Inaccurate National Broadband Maps,” August 6, 2019. Accessed March 29, 2021.
- Seattle Times staff, The Seattle Times, “Frontier to Finalize $1.35 Billion Sale of Northwest Assets to Kirkland-Based Ziply Fiber,” May 1, 2020. Accessed June 16, 2021.