10 Top Internet Service Providers.

 

10 Top Internet Service Providers.

Internet service providers offer a variety of technologies, speeds, and pricing for internet access. Consumers will have a lot of options as a result. The following is a list of major Internet service providers in the United States. These companies provide internet access through DSL, copper, fixed wireless, cable internet, and fiber optics. Prices and availability are subject to change and vary by region.

Xfinity

Comcast's consumer cable TV, internet, phone, and wireless brand. Comcast is one of the major cable companies in the United States, with services available in 40 states to both residential and commercial clients. Around 58 million homes and organizations have access to Xfinity's gigabit internet. Xfinity provides download speeds ranging from 25 to 2,000 megabits per second. Plans start at $24.99 per month for the first month. For slightly higher monthly prices, Xfinity also offers no-contract options.

AT&T Internet

provides high-speed internet to 21 states. AT&T Internet offers fiber and fixed wireless internet in addition to DSL broadband. When combined with other AT&T products, Internet rates start at $39.99 per month for download speeds up to 940 Mbps.

CenturyLink

provides internet access in all 50 states, with roughly 50 million people using DSL. Around ten million individuals have access to CenturyLink's fiber internet. The price-for-life deal from CenturyLink is very appealing. Plans start at $49 per month and offer speeds of up to 100 Mbps. The monthly cost of the 940 Mbps fiber package is $65 per month.

Verizon Fios

(“Fiber Optic Service”) began offering fiber Internet services to residential clients in 2005, making it one of the first companies to do so. It's available to 35 million people in ten states along the East Coast. Residential DSL is also available from Verizon. Plans start at $39.99 per month for download speeds of 200 Mbps and go up to $79.99 per month for speeds of up to 904 Mbps.

Spectrum

Charter Communications, a division of Charter Communications, provides internet access to more than 29 million subscribers in 41 states. Spectrum, which launched in 2014, offers a variety of broadband and fiber services to both residential and corporate clients. Plans with no data cap and download speeds up to 940 Mbps start at $49.99 per month for 12 months.

Frontier

In 29 states, mostly throughout the West Coast, Midwest, and South, provides DSL and fiber internet services. It has no data limits and is one of the most cost-effective alternatives. For only $20 per month, you can have 6 Mbps. The monthly cost of the 940 Mbps package is $74.99.

Cox

is the third-largest cable television provider in the United States, covering 18 states, with Arizona and California having the biggest concentration. Cable TV, internet, and phone services are all available through Cox. Cox also offers fiber internet service in addition to cable broadband. 10 Mbps Internet plans start at $29.99 per month. The monthly cost of the 940 Mbps plan is $99.99.

Suddenlink

In 19 states, mostly in the South and Southwest, a cable provider provides internet, cable TV, and phone services. Suddenlink provides high-speed internet through fiber and cable. Suddenlink does not need contracts, although it does offer discounted rates. Plan prices start at $35 per month for 50 Mbps. The monthly fee for the 940 Mbps package is $80.

Sparklight

In 19 states, primarily in the Midwest and Northwest, previously Cable One, provides internet, cable TV, and telephone service. It is the ninth-largest cable provider in the United States, with roughly 3 million subscribers. 100 Mbps plans start at $39 per month. The 1,000 Mbps package costs $125 per month and comes with a data limit of 1,500 GB.

Mediacom

In 1995, the company was founded with the goal of bringing modern television, internet, and phone services to America's smallest villages and towns. It's the fifth-largest cable provider, with service in 22 states, including the Midwest's most widespread coverage. 60 Mbps plans start at $39.99 per month. The 1,000 Mbps package costs $79.99 per month and comes with a data limit of 6,000 GB.