{"id":324996,"date":"2025-11-14T08:11:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T13:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=94626"},"modified":"2025-11-14T08:11:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T13:11:31","slug":"best","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Internet Providers of 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div data-preamp=\"ac-widget\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviews Report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-blog-list\"><li>In 2025, fiber-first providers lead customer satisfaction: Verizon Fios and AT&amp;T Internet top the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\/news-and-resources\/press-releases\/2025\/telecommunications-study-2024-2025\/\">ACSI<\/a> with scores of 75 and 72 out of 100, while major cable brands hover near the industry average.<\/li><li>The FCC now uses 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload as the national broadband benchmark for fixed service; a longer-term goal of 1 Gbps\/500 Mbps guides future policy. See the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/document\/fcc-adopts-2024-broadband-progress-report-sets-new-broadband-speed-benchmark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"achor-toggles\">FCC announcement<\/a>.<\/li><li>The best internet service providers offer <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-cheap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"achor-toggles\">affordable pricing<\/a> with transparent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/broadbandlabels\">FCC Broadband Consumer Labels<\/a>, high-speed, reliable connections, and strong support; in areas without fiber\/cable, fixed wireless (5G home internet) plans commonly cost $50\u2013$60\/month.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> Staying connected to the internet is a necessity, so finding the best internet service provider for the best price is important. When it comes to picking the best internet companies, a handful of factors can set a provider apart: fiber availability, consistently <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-high-speed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"achor-toggles\">high speeds<\/a> and low latency, clear pricing, and responsive support. Start by checking your exact address on the <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandmap.fcc.gov\/\">FCC National Broadband Map<\/a>; if fiber is available, it\u2019s usually the best choice. Where fiber isn\u2019t available, compare top cable options and consider 5G home internet for simple, flat-rate pricing.  <\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"picks\" title=\"Our Picks\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 7 Best Internet Service Providers<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"list-items\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#best1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AT&amp;T Internet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Best Overall Internet Service Provider (Fiber)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#best2\">Verizon<\/a>: Best Internet Service Provider for Customer Satisfaction (Fiber)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#best3\">Frontier Communications<\/a>: Best Internet Service Provider for Unlimited Data (Fiber)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#best4\">Comcast XFINITY<\/a>: Best Internet Service Provider for Download Speeds (Cable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#best5\">Cox Communications<\/a>: Best&nbsp; Internet Service Provider on a Budget (Cable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#best6\">Mediacom<\/a>: Best Internet Service Provider for Low Data Users<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#best7\">Charter Spectrum<\/a>: Best Internet Service Provider for Bundling (No data caps)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"comparison\" title=\"Comparison Chart\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td><br><\/td><td><strong>Reviews.com Score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction*<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Data Cap<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Top Download Speed<\/strong><\/td><td>ACSI Rating<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>AT&amp;T<\/strong><\/td><td>4.2<\/td><td>See 2025 regional results<\/td><td>Unlimited (fiber)<\/td><td>5,000 Mbps (select areas)<\/td><td>72<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Verizon<\/strong><\/td><td>4.2<\/td><td>See 2025 regional results<\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><td>2,000 Mbps (select areas)<\/td><td>75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Frontier<\/strong><\/td><td>3.8<\/td><td>See 2025 regional results<\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><td>2,000 Mbps (select areas)<\/td><td>66<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Comcast<\/strong><\/td><td>3.6<\/td><td>See 2025 regional results<\/td><td>1,200TB (most areas)<\/td><td>1,200+ Mbps<\/td><td>68<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cox<\/strong><\/td><td>3.4<\/td><td>See 2025 regional results<\/td><td>1,500GB<\/td><td>940 Mbps<\/td><td>64<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mediacom<\/strong><\/td><td>3.4<\/td><td>See 2025 regional results<\/td><td>6,000GB<\/td><td>1,000 Mbps<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Spectrum<\/strong><\/td><td>3.2<\/td><td>See 2025 regional results<\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><td>1,000 Mbps<\/td><td>64<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Information accurate as of November 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*J.D. Power\u2019s <\/em><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2025-us-residential-internet-service-provider-satisfaction-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\"><em>2025 U.S. Residential Internet Service Provider Satisfaction Study<\/em><\/a><em>. Based on a 1,000-point scale.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Internet Service Providers, Reviewed<\/h2>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"best1\" title=\"Best Overall Plan\"><\/span>\n    \n\n                                                \n\n\n<section id=\"at&#038;t-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\">AT&#038;T Internet<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info\">\n            <h3 class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-title\"> Best Overall Plan<\/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                With an expanding fiber footprint, reasonable prices disclosed on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/broadbandlabels\">FCC Broadband Consumer Labels<\/a>, and strong symmetrical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/good-internet-speed\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"achor-toggles\">download speeds<\/a>, AT&amp;T Fiber ranks among the best internet service providers. Its customer satisfaction score is above the industry average per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\/news-and-resources\/press-releases\/2025\/telecommunications-study-2024-2025\/\">ACSI\u2019s latest study<\/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\/att\/?utm_mcid=3570449&#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\">4.2<\/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\">$55\u2013$70 (fiber; 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\">Up to 5,000 Mbps (fiber)<\/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\">72<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        ACSI 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                With an expanding fiber footprint, reasonable prices disclosed on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/broadbandlabels\">FCC Broadband Consumer Labels<\/a>, and strong symmetrical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/good-internet-speed\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"achor-toggles\">download speeds<\/a>, AT&amp;T Fiber ranks among the best internet service providers. Its customer satisfaction score is above the industry average per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\/news-and-resources\/press-releases\/2025\/telecommunications-study-2024-2025\/\">ACSI\u2019s latest study<\/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>Expanding fiber coverage<\/li>\n                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandnow.com\/ATT-speed-test\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Reliable fiber performance<\/a><\/li>\n                            <li>Equipment included on many plans<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\/shop\/internet\/gigapower\/coverage-map.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Limited availability for fiber<\/a><\/li>\n                                        <li>Availability and pricing vary by address<\/li>\n                                        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\/support\/article\/u-verse-high-speed-internet\/KM1010099\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">No data caps on fiber; caps may apply on legacy plans<\/a><\/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\">Features <\/h4>\n                <div> <ul style=\"columns: 2;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large and growing fiber (FTTH) footprint in many metros<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber available in many regions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment cost often included; confirm on FCC Broadband Label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symmetrical multi-gigabit options (up to 5 Gbps in select areas)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone and TV bundles available<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No data caps on fiber (legacy DSL plans may have caps)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">AT&#038;T Internet Plans<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul style=\"columns: 2;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber 300: See FCC Broadband Facts label for current price<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber 500: See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber 1 GIG (symmetrical): See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber 2 GIG: See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber 5 GIG: See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment: Wi-Fi gateway often included; see label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No annual contract on fiber plans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typical uploads equal downloads on fiber<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pricing varies by location; confirm on the label<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"best2\" title=\"Best Customer Service\"><\/span>\n    \n\n                                                \n\n\n<section id=\"verizon-fios\" 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\">Verizon Fios<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info\">\n            <h3 class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-title\"> Best Customer Service<\/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                Verizon offers fast and reliable fiber internet and remains an industry leader in customer satisfaction, with one of the highest ACSI scores and strong regional results in J.D. Power\u2019s study; availability is limited to Fios markets.\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\/verizon\/?utm_mcid=3574515&#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\">4.2<\/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\">$50\u2013$70 (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\">Up to 2,000 Mbps<\/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\">75<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        ACSI 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                Verizon offers fast and reliable fiber internet and remains an industry leader in customer satisfaction, with one of the highest ACSI scores and strong regional results in J.D. Power\u2019s study; availability is limited to Fios markets.\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>Fiber plans with high speeds available<\/li>\n                            <li>Special offers<\/li>\n                            <li>Waived or reduced installation fee<\/li>\n                            <li>Savings for Verizon Wireless customers<\/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>Limited fiber availability<\/li>\n                                        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/home\/router\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Router rental may apply<\/a><\/li>\n                                        <li>Confirm after-promo pricing on the FCC 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\">Features <\/h4>\n                <div> <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber internet option available<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No advertised data caps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No annual contract required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special offers with Verizon packages and partners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Router rental may apply; see label<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Verizon Fios Internet Plans<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300 Mbps (symmetrical): See label for current pricing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500 Mbps (symmetrical): See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gigabit\/2 Gig (select areas): See label<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"best3\" title=\"Best for Unlimited Data\"><\/span>\n    \n\n                                                \n\n\n<section id=\"frontier-communications\" 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\">Frontier Communications<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info\">\n            <h3 class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-title\"> Best for Unlimited Data<\/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                Frontier is expanding fiber to more suburbs and rural towns and offers unlimited data with symmetrical speeds, making it a strong pick when Frontier Fiber is available.\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\/frontier-communications\/tv\/?utm_mcid=3570451&#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\">3.8<\/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\">$50\u2013$60 (fiber; 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\">Up to 2,000 Mbps<\/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\">66<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        ACSI 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                Frontier is expanding fiber to more suburbs and rural towns and offers unlimited data with symmetrical speeds, making it a strong pick when Frontier Fiber is available.\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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedinternet.com\/resources\/fastest-internet-providers\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Fast, symmetrical fiber plans<\/a><\/li>\n                            <li>Contract-free plans with price lock<\/li>\n                            <li>No data cap<\/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>Mixed customer feedback<\/li>\n                                        <li>Availability of highest speeds varies by build area<\/li>\n                                        <li>Watch for fees; confirm details on the FCC 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\">Features<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul style=\"columns: 2;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber plans available with symmetrical uploads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessible in some rural areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Router cost often included<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contract-free plans available<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited data<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Frontier Communications Internet Plans<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul style=\"columns: 2;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber 500: See FCC Broadband Facts label for price<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber 1 Gig: See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber 2 Gig (select areas): See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No annual contracts on fiber<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment options vary; see label<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"best4\" title=\"Best for Fast Download Speeds\"><\/span>\n    \n\n                                                \n\n\n<section id=\"comcast-xfinity\" 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\">Comcast Xfinity<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-mini-review__top-info\">\n            <h3 class=\"b-mini-review__top-info-title\"> Best for Fast Download 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                Comcast delivers high top-end speeds across a wide footprint and frequently places near the top in independent speed testing; the best headline prices may require promotional terms and add-ons, so review the FCC label before checkout.\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\/internet\/?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\">$50\u2013$80 (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\">1,200+ Mbps<\/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\">68<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        ACSI 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                Comcast delivers high top-end speeds across a wide footprint and frequently places near the top in independent speed testing; the best headline prices may require promotional terms and add-ons, so review the FCC label before checkout.\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-contract option<\/li>\n                            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandnow.com\/All-Providers\/xfinity\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Large coverage map<\/a><\/li>\n                            <li>High speed plans available<\/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>Hidden fees<\/li>\n                                        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/tech-policy\/2021\/03\/comcast-hides-upload-speeds-deep-inside-its-infuriating-ordering-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Slow and hidden upload speeds<\/a><\/li>\n                                        <li>Contract required for best prices<\/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\">Features <\/h4>\n                <div> <ul style=\"columns: 2;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber internet connection available in limited areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone and TV packages available<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast top speeds across many markets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Widespread availability in 39 states<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.2TB data caps in most areas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Plans<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul style=\"columns: 2;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 Mbps: See FCC Broadband Facts label for price<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400 Mbps: See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">800 Mbps: See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Gbps: See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.2 Gbps+: See label\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"best5\" title=\"Best Internet on a Budget\"><\/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 Internet on a Budget<\/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 offers solid value on baseline tiers with no annual contracts on many plans and frequent promos. Be mindful of data caps and add-on fees; confirm total costs on the FCC Broadband Facts label.\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\">$50\u2013$80 (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\">940 Mbps<\/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\">64<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        ACSI 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 offers solid value on baseline tiers with no annual contracts on many plans and frequent promos. Be mindful of data caps and add-on fees; confirm total costs on the FCC Broadband Facts label.\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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cox.com\/residential\/support\/panoramic-wifi.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Panoramic Wi-Fi for better coverage through home<\/a><\/li>\n                            <li>Lower-than-average installation fee<\/li>\n                            <li>No contract required for some plans<\/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>Price increase over time<\/li>\n                                        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cox.com\/residential\/support\/unlimited-and-500-gb-additional-data-plans.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Costs extra for unlimited data<\/a><\/li>\n                                        <li>Customer satisfaction trails top fiber brands<\/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\">Features <\/h4>\n                <div> <ul style=\"columns: 2;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elite Gamer data optimization software available for gamers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No contract for 50Mbps plans and up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotional prices lock for 3 years (select offers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panoramic Wi-Fi limits dead zones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.5TB data cap<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Cox Communications Internet Plans<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul style=\"columns: 2;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 Mbps: See FCC Broadband Facts label for price<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150 Mbps: See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500 Mbps: See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Gig (940 Mbps): See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited data add-on available (extra cost)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"best6\" title=\"Best for Low-Data Users\"><\/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 Low-Data Users<\/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 provides reliable cable internet in many underserved regions and can offer strong value on promo rates for higher-speed tiers, but there is no unlimited data option and caps vary by plan.\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\">$40\u2013$70 (varies; 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\">1,000 Mbps<\/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\">60<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        ACSI 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 provides reliable cable internet in many underserved regions and can offer strong value on promo rates for higher-speed tiers, but there is no unlimited data option and caps vary by plan.\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>Fast download speeds<\/li>\n                            <li>Gigabit plan cheaper than most competitors<\/li>\n                            <li>Regular promotional options for lower prices<\/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>Annual price increases<\/li>\n                                        <li>Data caps on all plans<\/li>\n                                        <li>Customer satisfaction ratings below industry average<\/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\">Features<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul style=\"columns: 2;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast download speeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gigabit plan available<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/the-average-consumer-loses-over-150-a-year-renting-a-router-from-their-isp\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy or rent router<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data caps starting at 400GB to 6,000GB<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Availability in South, Midwest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Mediacom Internet Plans<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul style=\"columns: 2;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 Mbps: See FCC Broadband Facts label for price<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 Mbps: See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 Mbps: See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500 Mbps: See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Gig: See label<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"best7\" title=\"Best for Bundling\"><\/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 Bundling<\/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 will buy out early termination fees for eligible switchers and markets simple, no-contract plans with no data caps; watch for price changes after the first-year promo period.\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\">$50\u2013$80 (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\">940 Mbps<\/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\">64<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"b-mini-review__rating-desc tooltip\">\n                        ACSI 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 will buy out early termination fees for eligible switchers and markets simple, no-contract plans with no data caps; watch for price changes after the first-year promo period.\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>Highest speed in its price range<\/li>\n                            <li>No-contract plans with buyout offer<\/li>\n                            <li>No data cap<\/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>Price increase after first year<\/li>\n                                        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectrum.net\/support\/internet\/compliant-modems-spectrum-network\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Limited support if you use your own equipment\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n                                        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/download-vs-upload-speed\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Unspecified upload speed<\/a><\/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\">Features <\/h4>\n                <div> <ul style=\"columns: 2;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will pay early termination fee for switching providers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No contracts required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bundles available with other services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modem included<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No data cap<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                            <h4 class=\"b-mini-review__subtitle\">Charter Spectrum Internet Plans<\/h4>\n                <div> <ul style=\"columns: 2;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 Mbps: $49.99\/mo. (typical entry; verify on label)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 Mbps: See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400 Mbps: See label<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">940Mbps: 109.99\/mo. (varies by market; verify on label)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n                        <div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Choose the Best Internet Service Provider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coverage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might not have much of a choice when shopping for internet service. The<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/ilsr.org\/as-the-us-senate-considers-ne-neutrality-today-our-maps-show-millions-at-risk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\"> Institute for Local Self-Reliance<\/a> and other independent analyses show many areas still have limited competition, especially outside cities. For the most accurate view of what you can buy at your address, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandmap.fcc.gov\/\">FCC National Broadband Map<\/a>. The FCC also reports that millions still lack access to fixed broadband meeting the current 100\/20 Mbps benchmark, with gaps concentrated in rural and Tribal areas (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/document\/fcc-adopts-2024-broadband-progress-report-sets-new-broadband-speed-benchmark\">source<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2018\/01\/18\/fcc-report-keeps-faster-definition-of-broadband-and-separates-mobile-from-fixed-connections\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\"> FCC\u2019s definition of broadband internet service<\/a> now uses a benchmark of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload for fixed service per the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/document\/fcc-adopts-2024-broadband-progress-report-sets-new-broadband-speed-benchmark\">FCC\u2019s 2024 Broadband Progress Report<\/a>. For typical households that stream video, game online, and work from home on multiple devices, plans in the 300\u2013500 Mbps range (or higher) provide more headroom; if available, fiber\u2019s symmetrical speeds and lower latency are advantageous for uploads and video conferencing. The best internet providers for gaming pair high speeds with low latency and strong consistency (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/insights\/blog\/\">Ookla\u2019s U.S. Market Reports<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customer service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Internet providers generally have a reputation for poor customer service \u2014 frustrating phone calls, billing disputes, and service interruptions. The best internet providers will have a track record of keeping customers happy. In 2025, the ACSI industry average for ISPs is 68\/100, with fiber brands leading cable peers (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\/industries\/telecommunications\/internet-service-providers\/\">ACSI<\/a>). Review ACSI scores and J.D. Power\u2019s regional rankings (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2025-us-residential-internet-service-provider-satisfaction-study\">latest study<\/a>) to gauge support quality in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data caps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A growing trend for home internet service is the use of data caps \u2014 similar to data caps on smartphone plans. This limits the amount of data used over the course of a month. If you stream lots of content, play games, or do other data-heavy tasks like send or receive large files for work, a data cap may be intrusive and result in fees. Many fiber and fixed wireless plans advertise no caps (for example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/home\/fios\/\">Fios<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/home-internet\">T-Mobile Home Internet<\/a>), while some cable ISPs still enforce them (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xfinity.com\/support\/articles\/data-usage-plan\">Xfinity\u2019s 1.2TB plan<\/a> in most areas; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cox.com\/residential\/internet\/data-usage.html\">Cox 1.5TB<\/a>). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectrum.com\/internet\">Spectrum<\/a> markets no data caps. Always verify cap details on the plan\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/broadbandlabels\">FCC Broadband Consumer Label<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An internet connection may be a necessity, but it\u2019s also a relatively <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/high-speed-internet-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"achor-toggles\">expensive one<\/a>. Typical everyday prices cluster around $55\u2013$80 per month for 300\u2013500 Mbps fiber\/cable, with gigabit around $70\u2013$100; fixed wireless (5G home internet) is often $50\u2013$60 with taxes\/fees included (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/home-internet\">T-Mobile<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/home\/internet\/5g\/\">Verizon<\/a>). Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/broadbandlabels\">FCC Broadband Consumer Label<\/a> to compare the total monthly price (including equipment), promo duration, and any data cap before you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cable vs. DSL vs. Fiber vs. Satellite Internet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different types of internet connections available to customers. Depending on where you live, not every option will be available near you. But it\u2019s important to understand the difference when choosing the best internet service provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Cable:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/fiber-vs-cable\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Cable internet<\/a> uses the same copper cable lines that deliver cable television in your home. If you can get cable TV in your area, there\u2019s a good chance you can get cable internet as well. Spectrum and Xfinity are examples of providers that offer cable internet; gigabit-class download speeds are common, while data cap policies vary by provider.<\/li><li><strong>DSL:<\/strong> DSL stands for digital subscriber line. It\u2019s a type of internet that connects via a telephone network using a phone wall jack. AT&amp;T, Frontier, and CenturyLink have offered DSL internet, though it\u2019s available in fewer areas each year as fiber expands.<\/li><li><strong>Fiber:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/fiber-vs-cable\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"achor-toggles\">Fiber-optic internet<\/a> is a type of broadband internet that transfers data using fiber optic cables. The fiber refers to the glass wires within a larger cable. Fiber-optic internet provides one of the fastest internet options on the market. AT&amp;T, Verizon Fios, Frontier, Google Fiber, and regional providers offer fiber internet options.<\/li><li><strong>Satellite:<\/strong> Satellite internet is a type of wireless internet transmitted using satellites. Just like satellite television, the signal is picked up by a satellite dish and transmitted to your home. Then, you can connect to the internet using a modem. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starlink.com\/map\">Starlink<\/a> and Hughesnet offer satellite internet; Starlink\u2019s LEO network provides lower latency than legacy GEO satellite in many areas.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Internet Do I Need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be easy to assume more is better when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/download-vs-upload-speed\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"achor-toggles\">internet speeds<\/a>, but that isn\u2019t always the case. It depends on how you are planning to use your internet connection. The FCC\u2019s current benchmark for fixed broadband is 100\/20 Mbps, but your household\u2019s needs may be higher depending on the number of users and applications. If you\u2019re a serious gamer or share an internet connection with multiple people in your household, faster speeds may be necessary. If you&#8217;re just planning to use the internet for basic tasks like checking email and browsing the web, you likely don&#8217;t need multi-gig speeds.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Number of Devices<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Light Use<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Moderate Use<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Heavy Use<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Very Heavy Use<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1-3 devices<\/td><td>25-50 Mbps<\/td><td>50-100 Mbps<\/td><td>100-300 Mbps<\/td><td>300-500 Mbps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4-8 devices<\/td><td>50-100 Mbps<\/td><td>100-300 Mbps<\/td><td>300-500 Mbps<\/td><td>500-1000 Mbps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8-10 devices<\/td><td>100-200 Mbps<\/td><td>200-300 Mbps<\/td><td>500-800 Mbps<\/td><td>1000-2000 Mbps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10+ devices<\/td><td>100-300 Mbps<\/td><td>300-500 Mbps<\/td><td>500-1000 Mbps<\/td><td>1000+ Mbps<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Light use: emails, web browsing, social media, SD video streaming<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moderate use: music streaming, occasional online gaming, streaming HD video on one or two devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heavy use: multiple devices streaming HD video simultaneously, real-time gaming, video conferencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very heavy use: Multiple devices streaming HD or 4K video simultaneously, large file downloading, real-time gaming, video conferencing.<br><\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"faq\" title=\"Internet Provider FAQ \"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Internet Provider FAQ  <\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_60ae2dfe07a7a\" 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 are the best internet providers?<\/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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best internet provider depends on what\u2019s available at your address. If you can get fiber, top-rated brands like Verizon Fios and AT&amp;T Internet lead customer satisfaction (ACSI scores ~75 and 72). Without fiber, consider leading cable providers (Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox), or 5G home internet for simple $50\u2013$60 pricing; in rural areas without wired or 5G options, Starlink is a common fallback.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_60ae2e2107a7b\" 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 do I find the best internet providers in my area?<\/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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for providers using your exact service address. Start with the <a href=\"https:\/\/broadbandmap.fcc.gov\/\">FCC National Broadband Map<\/a>, then confirm eligibility on each provider\u2019s site. Compare prices, typical speeds, data caps (if any), equipment fees, and promo terms via the plan\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/broadbandlabels\">FCC Broadband Facts label<\/a> to find the best value.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_60ae2e4007a7c\" 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 are the fastest Internet providers?<\/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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent testing (e.g., <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/insights\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ookla\u2019s U.S. Market Reports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/news\/the-fastest-isps-of-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PCMag\u2019s Fastest ISPs<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) often ranks fiber-first providers like Google Fiber, AT&amp;T Fiber, and Verizon Fios among the fastest nationally, with top cable providers also performing strongly. Results vary by market and network load.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find the Best Internet Provider Near You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-three_columns\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-detroit-mi\/\">Best Internet in Detroit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-san-francisco-ca\/\">Best Internet in San Francisco<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-fort-worth-tx\/\">Best Internet in Fort Worth<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-columbus-oh\/\">Best Internet in Columbus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-phoenix-az\/\">Best Internet in Phoenix<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-indianapolis-in\/\">Best Internet in Indianapolis<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-houston-tx\/\">Best Internet in Houston<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-dallas-tx\/\">Best Internet in Dallas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-san-jose-ca\/\">Best Internet in San Jose<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-chicago-il\/\">Best Internet in Chicago<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-jacksonville-fl\/\">Best Internet in Jacksonville<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-san-diego-ca\/\">Best Internet in San Diego<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-el-paso-tx\/\">Best Internet in El Paso<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-las-vegas-nv\/\">Best Internet in Las Vegas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-los-angeles-ca\/\">Best Internet in Los Angeles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-charlotte-nc\/\">Best Internet in Charlotte<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/nashville\/\">Best Internet in Nashville<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-kansas\/\">Best Internet in Kansas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-seattle-wa\/\">Best Internet in Seattle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-san-antonio-tx\/\">Best Internet in San Antonio<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-portland-or\/\">Best Internet in Portland<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-memphis-tn\/\">Best Internet in Memphis<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-boston-ma\/\">Best Internet in Boston<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-new-york\/\">Best Internet in New York<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-austin-tx\/\">Best Internet in Austin<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-in-louisville-ky\/\">Best Internet in Louisville<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"method\" title=\"Methodology\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Methodology  <\/h2>\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><li>Customer Satisfaction: Reviews.com uses the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/business\/press-releases\/2025-us-residential-internet-service-provider-satisfaction-study\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"achor-toggles\">J.D. Power U.S. Residential ISP Satisfaction Study<\/a> (regional rankings) and ACSI\u2019s industry results (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsi.org\/news-and-resources\/press-releases\/2025\/telecommunications-study-2024-2025\/\">Telecommunications Study 2024\u20132025<\/a>) to benchmark how providers perform with customers.<\/li><li>Top Download Speeds: We awarded higher scores to internet providers with higher download and upload speeds and strong consistency, using independent reporting such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/insights\/blog\/\">Ookla\u2019s U.S. Market Reports<\/a>.<\/li><li>Number of Plans: Internet providers with more plan options to choose from scored higher in our methodology.<\/li><li>Data Caps: No one wants to be left without internet for the rest of the month, so we awarded internet providers with higher scores if they had high or no data caps.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Customer Support: We reviewed and compared the number of channels that customers could reach each provider\u2019s customer support representatives. The more channels of contact available, the higher the score. We also verified pricing transparency and fee disclosures using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/broadbandlabels\">FCC Broadband Consumer Labels<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reviews Report In 2025, fiber-first providers lead customer satisfaction: Verizon Fios and AT&amp;T Internet top the ACSI with scores of 75 and 72 out of 100, while major cable brands hover near the industry average. 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