{"id":324343,"date":"2025-11-12T12:23:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T17:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=81563"},"modified":"2025-11-12T15:25:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:25:56","slug":"best-cable","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-cable\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Cable Internet Providers of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"best\" title=\"The Best Cable Internet Providers\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviews Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-blog-list\">\n<li>Xfinity (Comcast) and Spectrum (Charter) remain the strongest all-around cable ISPs for most households due to scale, multi\u2011gig download options, and active upstream upgrades (high\u2011split) with early DOCSIS 4.0 deployments at select addresses. Independent measurements place typical U.S. fixed download performance well above 200 Mbps, with uploads in the tens of Mbps (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\">independent speed tests<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.charter.com\/newsroom\">upgrade roadmaps<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\">market report<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DOCSIS 4.0 is commercially live only in limited pockets today. Comcast has launched symmetrical tiers (commonly up to ~2 Gbps) in select neighborhoods via FDX and continues to expand; Cox began initial turn\u2011ups in 2025; Rogers in Canada introduced an ESD\/1.8 GHz implementation with multi\u2011gig symmetrical offers (including an 8 Gbps flagship) in initial communities. Availability is address\u2011specific and layered on top of widespread high\u2011split upgrades (<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.comcast.com\/news-information\">Comcast<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightreading.com\/broadband\/docsis-4-0\">industry coverage<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/mobilesyrup.com\">Rogers launch<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cablelabs.com\">CableLabs<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spectrum markets no residential data caps, while Xfinity and Cox use monthly data plans in most areas with paid unlimited options. Xfinity\u2019s plan is 1.2 TB with $10 per 50 GB overage blocks (no cap in its Northeast Division); Cox includes 1.5 TB with $10 per 50 GB overages. Unlimited is available for an added fee (or via xFi Complete on Xfinity) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectrum.com\">Spectrum<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xfinity.com\/support\/articles\/data-usage-plan\">Xfinity<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cox.com\">Cox<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xfinity.com\/learn\/internet-service\/unlimited-data\">Xfinity unlimited<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumers now see more credible choices at many addresses, but cable remains the most widely available wired option. The FCC\u2019s fixed broadband benchmark is 100\/20 Mbps with a forward\u2011looking goal of 1,000\/500 Mbps. The agency also found that millions still lack access to 100\/20, especially in rural and Tribal areas (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">new standard and goal<\/a>). Typical U.S. median fixed speeds exceed 200 Mbps downstream, with uploads lagging (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\">recent measurements<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our picks weigh network scale, independently measured performance, upstream upgrades (high\u2011split\/DOCSIS 4.0), data policies, and pricing transparency using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">Broadband Consumer Labels<\/a>. Labels must disclose monthly price (introductory vs. standard) and duration, typical speeds and latency, data caps\/fees, equipment and early termination fees, and policy links; large ISPs have been required to show labels since April 2024 and small providers since October 2024 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">FCC consumer guide<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">machine\u2011readable update<\/a>). Local offers vary by address.<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"best\" title=\"Best Cable Internet Companies\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Cable Internet Companies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-cable\/#charter-spectrum\">Charter Spectrum<\/a>: Best for no data caps and no long-term contracts; check labels for typical speeds\/latency and current pricing before checkout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-cable\/#xfinity\">XFINITY by Comcast<\/a>: Best for broad availability, multi\u2011gig tiers, and early symmetrical uploads where DOCSIS 4.0 FDX is live; high\u2011split upgrades are improving uploads more broadly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-cable\/#mediacom\">Mediacom<\/a>: Best for smaller\u2011market coverage with customizable bundles; verify data caps and fees on the Broadband Consumer Label.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-cable\/#cox\">Cox Communications<\/a>: Best for flexible options with 1.5 TB data plan and unlimited add\u2011on; initial DOCSIS 4.0 turn\u2011ups in limited areas complement high\u2011split upstream upgrades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"comparison\" title=\"Comparison Chart\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compare the Best Cable Internet Providers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table><tbody><tr><td><br><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/charter-communications-review\/\">Charter Spectrum<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/comcast-xfinity-review\/\">Comcast Xfinity<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/mediacom-review\/\">Mediacom<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/cox-communications-review\/\">Cox Comm.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for<\/td><td>No data caps; no long-term contracts<\/td><td>Broad coverage; multi-gig tiers; upload upgrades in select areas<\/td><td>Smaller-market coverage and value (caps\/fees may apply)<\/td><td>Flexible plans; cable and fiber mix by market<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reviews.com Sore<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data cap<\/td><td>None (residential)<\/td><td>1.2 TB (most markets; no cap in Northeast Div.)<\/td><td>Caps common; check plan<\/td><td>1.5 TB (most plans)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Download Speeds<\/td><td>Up to 1\u20132 Gbps<\/td><td>Up to 1\u20132+ Gbps<\/td><td>Up to 1 Gbps+<\/td><td>Up to 1\u20132 Gbps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction*<\/td><td>See latest study<\/td><td>See latest study<\/td><td>See latest study<\/td><td>See latest study<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"achor-toggles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theacsi.org\/news-and-resources\/press-releases\/\">ACSI score<\/a><\/td><td>See latest ACSI<\/td><td>See latest ACSI<\/td><td>See latest ACSI<\/td><td>See latest ACSI<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Information current as of 2025; verify availability, speeds, and policies by address.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2020-us-residential-wireline-satisfaction-studies\">J.D. Power\u2019s Residential Internet Service Provider Satisfaction Study<\/a> reports ISP satisfaction by region; scores and rankings vary by year. Based on a 1,000-point scale.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"no-data-caps\" title=\"No Data Caps\"><\/span>\n    \n\n                                                \n\n\n<section id=\"charter-spectrum\" class=\"block b-mini-review\">\n    <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-content\">\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__logo-wrapper\">\n                            <span class=\"b-mini-review__logo-wrapper-title\">Charter Spectrum<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info\">\n            <h3 class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-title\"> Best for No Data Caps<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle b-mini-review__top-info-subtitle\"> Why we chose it<\/p>\n                                    <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-desc\">\n                Charter Spectrum stands out among national cable ISPs for advertising no residential data caps or overage fees, reducing bill variability for heavy\u2011use homes. Typical speeds and latency vary by location; Spectrum\u2019s Broadband Consumer Labels disclose plan pricing (introductory vs. standard), equipment fees, and typical performance so you can compare total cost and expected experience before purchase (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectrum.com\">Spectrum<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">FCC labels<\/a>).\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-bar\">\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-bar-button-wrapper\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/spectrum\/internet\/?utm_mcid=3575221&#038;subid=\" class=\"reviews-btn--primary\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">View plans<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings\">\n            <ul class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-list\">\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">3.2<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Reviews Score\n                                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">Score is based on company&#8217;s customer experience, financial stability, and coverage options.<\/span>\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">Varies by market; see label<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Starting Price\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">Multi\u2011gig available in some areas; see label<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Download Speed\n                                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">Measured in megabits per second (Mbps), this is the speed at which users will be able to download files from the internet.<\/span>\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">See latest<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        asci_score\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info_mobile\">\n            <p class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle b-mini-review__top-info-subtitle\">Why we chose it<\/p>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-desc\">\n                Charter Spectrum stands out among national cable ISPs for advertising no residential data caps or overage fees, reducing bill variability for heavy\u2011use homes. Typical speeds and latency vary by location; Spectrum\u2019s Broadband Consumer Labels disclose plan pricing (introductory vs. standard), equipment fees, and typical performance so you can compare total cost and expected experience before purchase (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectrum.com\">Spectrum<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">FCC labels<\/a>).\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"b-mini-review__bottom-content\">\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list-wrapper\">\n            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list b-mini-review__pros-cons-list_pros\">\n                            <li>No data caps<\/li>\n                            <li>No annual contracts widely marketed<\/li>\n                            <li>Labels disclose typical speeds\/latency and all fees<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Cons<\/h4>\n                <ul class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list b-mini-review__pros-cons-list_cons\">\n                                        <li>Uploads are typically asymmetrical outside DOCSIS 4.0 pockets<\/li>\n                                        <li>Plan names\/prices vary by address; verify label details<\/li>\n                                        <li>Availability of multi\u2011gig and higher uploads is location\u2011dependent<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__desc-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-header\">\n                <span class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-text\">Read More<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-content\">\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Plans &#038; Pricing<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Spectrum\u2019s Broadband Consumer Label to see the current monthly price (introductory vs. standard), equipment fees, and any other required charges before checkout (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">label details<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typical download\/upload speeds and latency are listed on the label and vary by location; verify your address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No residential data caps or overage fees are advertised (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectrum.com\">Spectrum<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Features<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No required annual contracts (marketed); month\u2011to\u2011month terms common.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broadband labels must be presented at the point of sale and include typical speeds\/latency, data policies, and fees (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">FCC guide<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi\u2011gig download tiers are available in some areas; uploads improve with high\u2011split and DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"fastest-speeds\" title=\"Fastest Speeds\"><\/span>\n    \n\n                                                \n\n\n<section id=\"xfinity-by-comcast\" class=\"block b-mini-review\">\n    <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-content\">\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__logo-wrapper\">\n                            <span class=\"b-mini-review__logo-wrapper-title\">XFINITY by Comcast<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info\">\n            <h3 class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-title\"> Best for Fastest Speeds<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle b-mini-review__top-info-subtitle\"> Why we chose it<\/p>\n                                    <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-desc\">\n                Xfinity by Comcast offers broad multi\u2011gig download availability and leads early U.S. DOCSIS 4.0 deployments via FDX, enabling symmetrical multi\u2011gig service in select neighborhoods. For most of the footprint, high\u2011split DOCSIS 3.1 upgrades are boosting upstream capacity, while DOCSIS 4.0 expands address\u2011by\u2011address (<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.comcast.com\/news-information\">Comcast<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cablelabs.com\">CableLabs<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightreading.com\/broadband\/docsis-4-0\">industry coverage<\/a>).\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-bar\">\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-bar-button-wrapper\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/xfinity\/tv\/?utm_mcid=3574394&#038;subid=\" class=\"reviews-btn--primary\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">View plans<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings\">\n            <ul class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-list\">\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">3.6<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Reviews Score\n                                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">Score is based on company&#8217;s customer experience, financial stability, and coverage options.<\/span>\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">Varies by market; see label<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Starting Price\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">Multi\u2011gig downloads; select areas offer symmetrical tiers<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Download Speed\n                                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">Measured in megabits per second (Mbps), this is the speed at which users will be able to download files from the internet.<\/span>\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">See latest<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        asci_score\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info_mobile\">\n            <p class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle b-mini-review__top-info-subtitle\">Why we chose it<\/p>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-desc\">\n                Xfinity by Comcast offers broad multi\u2011gig download availability and leads early U.S. DOCSIS 4.0 deployments via FDX, enabling symmetrical multi\u2011gig service in select neighborhoods. For most of the footprint, high\u2011split DOCSIS 3.1 upgrades are boosting upstream capacity, while DOCSIS 4.0 expands address\u2011by\u2011address (<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.comcast.com\/news-information\">Comcast<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cablelabs.com\">CableLabs<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightreading.com\/broadband\/docsis-4-0\">industry coverage<\/a>).\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"b-mini-review__bottom-content\">\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list-wrapper\">\n            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list b-mini-review__pros-cons-list_pros\">\n                            <li>Wide range of plans and multi\u2011gig tiers<\/li>\n                            <li>DOCSIS 4.0 FDX adds symmetrical service at select addresses<\/li>\n                            <li>High\u2011split upgrades improving uploads for many users<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Cons<\/h4>\n                <ul class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list b-mini-review__pros-cons-list_cons\">\n                                        <li>1.2 TB data plan in most markets (no cap in NE Division)<\/li>\n                                        <li>$10 per 50 GB overages without unlimited add\u2011on<\/li>\n                                        <li>Symmetrical tiers limited to addresses with DOCSIS 4.0<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__desc-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-header\">\n                <span class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-text\">Read More<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-content\">\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Plans &#038; Pricing<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Xfinity\u2019s Broadband Consumer Label on the plan page for the current monthly price (promotional vs. standard), equipment fees, and typical speeds\/latency before you buy (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">label requirements<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited data is available as an add\u2011on and is included with xFi Complete (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xfinity.com\/learn\/internet-service\/unlimited-data\">Unlimited with xFi Complete<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DOCSIS 4.0 symmetrical tiers are limited to select addresses; verify availability via the address checker and label (<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.comcast.com\/news-information\">Comcast updates<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Features<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contract options vary by market; autopay\/online discounts may apply\u2014see the label for total monthly cost and fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High\u2011split upstream upgrades benefit most cable tiers; DOCSIS 4.0 FDX adds symmetrical uploads in limited areas (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cablelabs.com\">CableLabs<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"package-customization\" title=\"Best for Package Customization\"><\/span>\n    \n\n                                                \n\n\n<section id=\"mediacom\" class=\"block b-mini-review\">\n    <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-content\">\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__logo-wrapper\">\n                            <span class=\"b-mini-review__logo-wrapper-title\">Mediacom<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info\">\n            <h3 class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-title\"> Best for Package Customization<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle b-mini-review__top-info-subtitle\"> Why we chose it<\/p>\n                                    <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-desc\">\n                Mediacom serves many small cities and suburbs with cable internet and TV bundles. Plan names, pricing, and data allowances vary, so its Broadband Consumer Labels are essential to compare the introductory vs. standard price, equipment fees, data policies, and typical speeds\/latency at your address. Gigabit\u2011class tiers may be available in some areas; verify at checkout (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">FCC labels<\/a>).\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-bar\">\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-bar-button-wrapper\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/mediacom\/internet\/?utm_mcid=3574516&#038;subid=\" class=\"reviews-btn--primary\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">View plans<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings\">\n            <ul class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-list\">\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">3.4<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Reviews Score\n                                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">Score is based on company&#8217;s customer experience, financial stability, and coverage options.<\/span>\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">Varies by market; see label<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Starting Price\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">Offer lineup varies; verify typical speeds on label<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Download Speed\n                                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">Measured in megabits per second (Mbps), this is the speed at which users will be able to download files from the internet.<\/span>\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">See latest<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        asci_score\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info_mobile\">\n            <p class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle b-mini-review__top-info-subtitle\">Why we chose it<\/p>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-desc\">\n                Mediacom serves many small cities and suburbs with cable internet and TV bundles. Plan names, pricing, and data allowances vary, so its Broadband Consumer Labels are essential to compare the introductory vs. standard price, equipment fees, data policies, and typical speeds\/latency at your address. Gigabit\u2011class tiers may be available in some areas; verify at checkout (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">FCC labels<\/a>).\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"b-mini-review__bottom-content\">\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list-wrapper\">\n            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list b-mini-review__pros-cons-list_pros\">\n                            <li>Gigabit\u2011class tiers in some markets<\/li>\n                            <li>Low entry bundles in some areas; customizable add\u2011ons<\/li>\n                            <li>Labels make price\/performance comparisons clearer<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Cons<\/h4>\n                <ul class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list b-mini-review__pros-cons-list_cons\">\n                                        <li>Data caps\/overages may apply\u2014confirm on label<\/li>\n                                        <li>Customer satisfaction varies; see latest ACSI\/J.D. Power<\/li>\n                                        <li>Promotional vs. standard pricing can differ significantly<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__desc-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-header\">\n                <span class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-text\">Read More<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-content\">\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Plans &#038; Pricing<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See plan labels for introductory vs. standard monthly price, required fees, and equipment costs (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">FCC label overview<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typical download\/upload speeds and latency are disclosed on each label and vary by address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check whether data caps or overage fees apply on your chosen plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Features<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labels must be displayed online at point of sale; large ISPs since April 2024, small ISPs since October 2024 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">timeline<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bundle TV\/phone as needed; compare total monthly cost on the label rather than headline price.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address\u2011level availability and speeds vary; verify typical performance before purchase.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"pc-gamers\" title=\"Best for PC Gamers\"><\/span>\n    \n\n                                                \n\n\n<section id=\"cox-communications-internet\" class=\"block b-mini-review\">\n    <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-content\">\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__logo-wrapper\">\n                            <span class=\"b-mini-review__logo-wrapper-title\">Cox Communications Internet<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info\">\n            <h3 class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-title\"> Best for PC Gamers<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle b-mini-review__top-info-subtitle\"> Why we chose it<\/p>\n                                    <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-desc\">\n                Cox combines widespread high\u2011split DOCSIS 3.1 upstream upgrades with limited DOCSIS 4.0 turn\u2011ups that began in 2025, which can improve upload capacity and responsiveness for online gaming. Availability of enhanced uploads and any symmetrical tiers remains selective and address\u2011specific; verify at checkout and consult the plan label for typical latency (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiercetelecom.com\/broadband\">operator deployment news<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightreading.com\/broadband\/docsis-4-0\">industry coverage<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">labels<\/a>).\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-bar\">\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-bar-button-wrapper\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/cox-communications\/internet\/?utm_mcid=3574396&#038;subid=\" class=\"reviews-btn--primary\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">View plans<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__ratings\">\n            <ul class=\"b-mini-review__ratings-list\">\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">3.4<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Reviews Score\n                                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">Score is based on company&#8217;s customer experience, financial stability, and coverage options.<\/span>\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">Varies by market; see label<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Starting Price\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">Check label for typical speeds and latency at your address<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        Download Speed\n                                                    <span class=\"tooltip-content\">Measured in megabits per second (Mbps), this is the speed at which users will be able to download files from the internet.<\/span>\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"b-mini-review__rating\">\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-higtlight\">See latest<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        asci_score\n                                            <\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info_mobile\">\n            <p class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle b-mini-review__top-info-subtitle\">Why we chose it<\/p>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-desc\">\n                Cox combines widespread high\u2011split DOCSIS 3.1 upstream upgrades with limited DOCSIS 4.0 turn\u2011ups that began in 2025, which can improve upload capacity and responsiveness for online gaming. Availability of enhanced uploads and any symmetrical tiers remains selective and address\u2011specific; verify at checkout and consult the plan label for typical latency (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiercetelecom.com\/broadband\">operator deployment news<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightreading.com\/broadband\/docsis-4-0\">industry coverage<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">labels<\/a>).\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"b-mini-review__bottom-content\">\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list-wrapper\">\n            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list b-mini-review__pros-cons-list_pros\">\n                            <li>Unlimited data add\u2011on available<\/li>\n                            <li>High\u2011split upgrades and limited DOCSIS 4.0 turn\u2011ups improve uploads in some areas<\/li>\n                            <li>Labels disclose typical latency\u2014useful for gamers<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Cons<\/h4>\n                <ul class=\"b-mini-review__pros-cons-list b-mini-review__pros-cons-list_cons\">\n                                        <li>1.5 TB monthly data plan with $10 per 50 GB overages<\/li>\n                                        <li>Symmetrical tiers limited to DOCSIS 4.0 pockets<\/li>\n                                        <li>Plan pricing and equipment fees vary\u2014confirm on label<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__desc-wrapper \">\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-header\">\n                <span class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-text\">Read More<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"b-mini-review__accordion-content\">\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Plans &#038; Piricng<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cox includes 1.5 TB of data on most residential plans; overages are $10 per 50 GB. An Unlimited Data add\u2011on is offered (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cox.com\">data policy<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the plan label to see the monthly price (intro vs. standard), required fees, and typical speeds\/latency (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">label overview<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DOCSIS 4.0 availability is limited and rolling out gradually; verify at your address (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiercetelecom.com\/broadband\">deployment updates<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Features<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contract terms and equipment fees vary by market; labels must list all recurring fees and any early\u2011termination charges (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">FCC guide<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typical latency reported on labels helps assess suitability for gaming and live streaming.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upstream enhancements come first via high\u2011split, with DOCSIS 4.0 layering on in select neighborhoods (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightreading.com\/broadband\/docsis-4-0\">industry coverage<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is Cable Internet and How Is it Different?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cable internet runs over hybrid fiber\u2011coaxial (HFC) networks. Modern upgrades include high\u2011split DOCSIS 3.1 to boost uploads and DOCSIS 4.0, which supports symmetrical multi\u2011gigabit service using two paths: Full Duplex (FDX) over conditioned HFC and Extended Spectrum DOCSIS (ESD) up to 1.8 GHz. DOCSIS 4.0 availability remains limited to select, upgraded addresses where plant and compatible gateways are in place (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cablelabs.com\">CableLabs<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, cable is widely accessible and offers multi\u2011gig downstream in many markets, with upstream capacity improving as high\u2011split spreads. Symmetrical multi\u2011gig is appearing in pockets: Comcast has commercial FDX in parts of several U.S. markets, Rogers has launched ESD\u2011based offers in Canada, and Cox began initial turn\u2011ups in 2025. Even in launched cities, availability is address\u2011specific due to node and in\u2011home upgrade requirements (<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.comcast.com\/news-information\">Comcast<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/mobilesyrup.com\">Rogers<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightreading.com\/broadband\/docsis-4-0\">industry coverage<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"how-to\" title=\"How to Find the Best for You\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Find the Right Cable Internet Provider for You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find your local providers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">FCC\u2019s Broadband Progress Report<\/a>, the national benchmark is 100\/20 Mbps and millions still lack access at that level. Coverage gaps remain acute outside cities: roughly 28% of rural residents and 23% of people on Tribal lands lack fixed 100\/20 service. Use the FCC\u2019s National Broadband Map to see which providers meet the benchmark at your exact location (<a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandmap.fcc.gov\">About the map<\/a>). <a class=\"achor-toggles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-satellite\/\">Satellite internet is available nationwide<\/a> and is usually one of those options. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-dsl\/\">DSL<\/a> and cable have pretty varied availability based on state, and<a class=\"achor-toggles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-fiber\/\"> fiber-optic internet is the rarest<\/a>. Your first step should be checking which providers service your home. Our tool above can help you find the providers available in your ZIP code. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audit your speed needs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes time to purchase your internet plan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/good-internet-speed\/\" class=\"achor-toggles\">you\u2019ll need to know how much speed your household needs.<\/a> Internet service is sold in speed-based packages, measured in Mbps (megabits per second). Today, cable packages commonly range from a few hundred Mbps up to multi\u2011gig downloads, and the FCC\u2019s benchmark is 100\/20 Mbps with a long\u2011term goal of 1,000\/500 Mbps (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">details<\/a>). Typical U.S. fixed performance sits above 200 Mbps median downstream, with uploads in the tens of Mbps (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\">recent data<\/a>). If you only need light browsing and email, slower plans \u2014 or even fixed wireless \u2014 may suffice, but they often deliver poorer value per Mbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Determining your needs depends on your usage habits. A couple of things play into usage demands, including the number of connected devices and the type of internet activity. Internet speed works kind of like a traffic highway: The more people using it, the slower you\u2019ll have to go. High-demand usage like video conferencing or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">real-time gaming requires higher speeds and more monthly data<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f47d978bef15\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">How to Know How Much Internet You Need<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <ul>\n<li>Light use &#8211; emails, web browsing, social media, SD video streaming<\/li>\n<li>Moderate use &#8211; music streaming, occasional online gaming, streaming HD video on one or two devices<\/li>\n<li>High use &#8211; multiple devices streaming HD video simultaneously, real-time gaming, video conferencing<\/li>\n<li>Very high use &#8211; multiple devices streaming HD or 4K video simultaneously, large file downloading, real-time gaming, video conferencing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>How much internet you need depends on how much you plan to use. Here\u2019s a breakdown of internet usage by Megabits per second (Mbps) and number of devices connected to the internet. Use your provider\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">Broadband Consumer Label<\/a> for typical speeds and latency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Number of Devices<\/td><td>Light Use<\/td><td>Moderate Use<\/td><td>High Use<\/td><td>Very High Use<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1\u20133<\/td><td>25\u201350 Mbps<\/td><td>100 Mbps<\/td><td>200 Mbps<\/td><td>300 Mbps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4\u20138<\/td><td>100 Mbps<\/td><td>200 Mbps<\/td><td>300 Mbps<\/td><td>500 Mbps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8\u201310<\/td><td>200 Mbps<\/td><td>300 Mbps<\/td><td>500 Mbps<\/td><td>800 Mbps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10+<\/td><td>300 Mbps<\/td><td>500 Mbps<\/td><td>800 Mbps<\/td><td>1,000+ Mbps<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Determine your data requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Internet data works similarly to your phone data plans in that you receive a certain allotment of gigabytes (GB) to \u201cspend\u201d over the course of a month based on your online activity. <a class=\"achor-toggles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/internet-data-caps\/\">Most cable internet companies implement data caps<\/a> \u2014 for example, Xfinity\u2019s plan is 1.2 TB in many markets (with $10 per 50 GB overages and no cap in its Northeast Division) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xfinity.com\/support\/articles\/data-usage-plan\">details<\/a>) and Cox includes 1.5 TB on most residential plans with the same $10 per 50 GB overage structure (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cox.com\">details<\/a>) \u2014 while Spectrum markets no data caps on residential wired internet (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectrum.com\">details<\/a>). Heavy-use households are increasingly common, with roughly a quarter of subscribers exceeding 1 TB per month in recent telemetry (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.openvault.com\">OpenVault<\/a>). Check each plan\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">Broadband Consumer Label<\/a> for any caps, fees, and typical performance.<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"questions\" title=\"FAQ\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cable Internet FAQ&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f47da03bef16\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\"><\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f47da58bef18\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">What is the difference between a modem and a router?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p>Simply put: The modem acts as a bridge between your home and your internet service provider by establishing a connection to the internet, and the router serves to connect the internet\/WiFi to your devices by broadcasting a WiFi connection throughout your home. There are modems and routers that have merged into one device \u2014 a good way to free up space and reduce clutter.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"other\" title=\"Other Related Review\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve been digging into a variety of internet providers over the years, and we\u2019ve found the best providers for other internet types. If cable internet isn\u2019t available in your area, check out our other reviews below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best\/\">Internet Service Providers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-cheap\/\">Cheap Internet Service Providers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-dsl\/\">DSL<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-satellite\/\">atellite Internet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-fiber\/\">Fiber Internet Providers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-high-speed\/\">High Speed Internet Providers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-business\/\">Business Internet Providers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Methodology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We evaluated internet service providers based on customer satisfaction, data caps, download speed, plans, and customer support to determine Reviews.com scores and create our best internet service provider reviews. To compare internet service providers with other brands across the board, we calculate each Reviews.com score based on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Customer Satisfaction: We reference the latest industry benchmarks, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theacsi.org\/news-and-resources\/press-releases\/\">ACSI\u2019s ISP study<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">J.D. Power\u2019s Residential Internet Service Provider Satisfaction Study<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top Download Speeds: We award higher scores to providers with higher advertised and independently measured speeds (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/reports\/united-states\/\">Ookla Speedtest Intelligence<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\">PCMag Fastest ISPs<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of Plans: Internet providers with more plan options to choose from score higher in our methodology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Caps: Providers with higher or no data caps score better; we verify caps and fees using official policy pages and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">Broadband Consumer Labels<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer Support: We review and compare the number of channels that customers can use to reach each provider\u2019s support team. The more channels of contact available, the higher the score.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reviews Report Consumers now see more credible choices at many addresses, but cable remains the most widely available wired option. The FCC\u2019s fixed broadband benchmark is 100\/20 Mbps with a forward\u2011looking goal of 1,000\/500 Mbps. 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