Gigabit fiber speeds
Fair pricing
No data caps
Limited fiber availability
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Top CenturyLink internet plans
Best for speed
Simply Unlimited Fiber Internet Up to 940 Mbps
$75.00/mo.*
Best for budgets
Simply Unlimited Fiber Internet Up to 500 Mbps
$50.00/mo.*
Best for rural users
Simply Unlimited Internet Up to 140 Mbps
$55.00/mo.†
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All CenturyLink internet plans and pricing
| Package | Price | Internet type |
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| Simply Unlimited Fiber Internet Up to 500 Mbps | $50.00/mo.* | Fiber |
| Simply Unlimited Fiber Internet Up to 940 Mbps | $75.00/mo.* | Fiber |
| Simply Unlimited Internet Up to 140 Mbps | $55.00/mo.† | DSL |
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CenturyLink internet availability
CenturyLink is available across the South, East Coast, Midwest and parts of the Southwest.
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CenturyLink internet speeds
CenturyLink sells both fiber and DSL internet. If you can get fiber, plans with speeds of up to 940Mbps are available. If you can get only DSL, speeds top out at 140Mbps. Many customers get speeds that are even slower, according to data from our speed test. That said, you can still get a fast and reliable internet connection from CenturyLink in many areas.
Average download speed: 66.39Mbps
Average upload speed: 64.98Mbps
Average latency: 31.54ms
Total speed tests: 69,804
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CenturyLink internet and home phone bundles
Best price
Simply Unlimited Internet Up to 140 Mbps + Simply Unlimited Phone
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Price: $95.00/mo.* Speed: Up to 140Mbps |
Best for speed
Simply Unlimited Fiber Internet Up to 940 Mbps + Simply Unlimited Phone |
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Price: $115.00/mo. Speed: Up to 940Mbps |
Why choose CenturyLink for internet service?
You get a straight deal from CenturyLink—no need to worry about misleading promotions or sky-high price hikes here. Get the fiber internet plan for all the speed you need to stream, game, download, and Zoom on a multitude of devices—Wi-Fi equipment included. The DSL plan has more modest speeds and you have to pay $15 per month to rent a router, but you get unlimited data and freedom from contracts.
How CenturyLink compares
CenturyLink’s fiber internet plans beats out most cable providers like Cox, Spectrum, and Xfinity because it gives you faster speeds at a cheaper price. It also comes with unlimited data and no annual contract, which you don’t always get from a cable internet provider. However, CenturyLink’s DSL deal doesn’t quite compare to Cox and Xfinity’s budget plans, which cost less (at least in the first 12 months) and come with faster speeds.
AT&T is CenturyLink’s main fiber competitor. It has a wider range of fiber plans that all come at decent prices. But CenturyLink’s gigabit plan is $10 cheaper per month than AT&T’s, so we like CenturyLink more (although both are solid).
| Provider | Prices starting at | Speeds | Customer rating |
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| CenturyLink | $50.00/mo.* | 140–940Mbps | 3.6/5.0 |
| AT&T | $55.00/mo.† | 25–5,000Mbps | 3.9/5.0 |
| Xfinity | $35.00/mo.‡ | 150–2,000Mbps | 3.9/5.0 |
| Spectrum | $50/mo.§ for 12 mos. | 50–1,000Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | 3.7/5.0 |
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Top CenturyLink internet plans
* Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply.
†Paperless billing or prepay required. Additional taxes, fees, and surcharges apply. Get the fastest internet speed available at your location (max speed is up to 140 Mbps).
All CenturyLink internet plans and pricing
* Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply.
†Paperless billing or prepay required. Additional taxes, fees, and surcharges apply. Get the fastest internet speed available at your location (max speed is up to 140 Mbps).
CenturyLink internet and TV bundles
* Speed may not be available in your area. Additional taxes, fees, and surcharges apply. Rate excludes CTL Fees not to exceed $3.00/mo/line.
How CenturyLink compares
* CenturyLink
- Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply.
- Paperless billing or prepay required. Additional taxes, fees, and surcharges apply. Get the fastest internet speed available at your location (max speed is up to 140 Mbps).
† AT&T
- AutoPay and paperless billing required. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. . Service subj. to Internet Terms of Service at att.com/internet-terms. Offers may be modified, or discontinued, at any time without notice. Other conditions may apply to all offers. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
- Above pricing is after $10/mo Autopay & Paperless bill discount with a debit card or bank account; if using a credit card, then price is $5/mo more. Pricing includes Equipment Fee. Up to $99 install fee may apply, plus tax where applicable.
‡ Xfinity
- Pricing and plan names may vary by region. For 12 month, no term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Incl. up to $10/mo. auto-pay & paperless bill discount.
§ Spectrum
- 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. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.