Frontier Fiber 1 Gig Plan Review: The Sweet Spot for Most Families

Why Fiber 1 Gig Is Frontier's Most Popular Plan

The Fiber 1 Gig plan sits at the intersection of performance and value that makes it the default recommendation for most households. At 1,000 Mbps symmetrical, you get double the bandwidth of the entry-level Fiber 500 plan for roughly $20 more per month. That additional headroom matters in households where multiple people are simultaneously streaming 4K video, attending video conferences, downloading game updates, and backing up files to the cloud.

Frontier prices the 1 Gig plan at approximately $70 per month, though pricing is subject to change and promotional offers may reduce this rate temporarily. As with all Frontier Fiber plans, the "price for life" guarantee locks in your base rate for as long as you maintain continuous service. There are no annual contracts and no data caps. Verify current pricing by calling 1-855-981-6281 or visiting frontier.com.

Speed Performance: Wired vs Wi-Fi Reality

What to Expect on Ethernet

Connected via a gigabit Ethernet cable to the included eero router, you should consistently see speeds between 900-950 Mbps download and 900-950 Mbps upload. The slight overhead from network protocols means you will rarely see a perfect 1,000 on a speed test, but 940+ Mbps is normal and expected. This consistency holds throughout the day because fiber connections are not affected by neighborhood congestion the way cable networks are.

Wi-Fi Performance Expectations

Over Wi-Fi, actual throughput depends on your device capabilities, distance from the router, and environmental factors. On a Wi-Fi 6 device in the same room as the eero router, expect 500-700 Mbps. At moderate distances (one to two rooms away), speeds typically range from 200-400 Mbps. Even at these reduced wireless speeds, a single device still has more bandwidth than most cable internet plans provide at their maximum.

If Wi-Fi coverage is a challenge in your home, the eero mesh system allows you to add additional units to extend the signal to every room. This is particularly useful in larger homes or multi-story layouts.

Who the 1 Gig Plan Is Designed For

The Fiber 1 Gig plan is the right choice for:

• Families of four to eight: Multiple family members streaming, gaming, and working simultaneously will never compete for bandwidth on a 1 Gig connection.
• Serious remote workers: If your job involves constant video conferencing, large file transfers, VPN connections to corporate networks, or screen sharing, the 1 Gig symmetrical speeds provide ample headroom. Our work from home guide details specific recommendations.
• Competitive gamers: While gaming itself does not require gigabit speeds, the 1 Gig plan ensures that other household activity cannot impact your gaming connection. Large game downloads and updates also complete dramatically faster. See our gaming guide.
• 4K streaming households: If three or four TVs are streaming 4K simultaneously while others browse and download, the 1 Gig plan handles it without breaking a sweat. Read the streaming guide for bandwidth calculations.
• Smart home enthusiasts: Households with security cameras, smart thermostats, voice assistants, and other IoT devices benefit from the additional bandwidth, especially when cameras are streaming video.
• Moderate content creators: If you regularly upload videos to YouTube, share large files with clients, or run a podcast from home, the symmetrical 1 Gbps upload speed is a significant advantage. For intensive production workflows, consider the 2 Gig plan. Also see the content creator guide.

When to Consider a Different Plan

If your household has only one or two people and modest internet habits, the Fiber 500 plan at approximately $50/mo may serve you just as well while saving $20 per month. On the other hand, if you are a professional content creator uploading hours of 4K footage daily, or you run a home lab with multiple servers, the Fiber 2 Gig or Fiber 5 Gig plans provide additional headroom at a higher price point.

Equipment Details

The Fiber 1 Gig plan includes Frontier's standard eero Wi-Fi 6 router at no additional monthly cost. The eero is a compact, well-designed unit that supports mesh networking and delivers strong coverage for homes up to approximately 1,500 square feet on a single unit. For larger homes, additional eero units can extend the mesh network to eliminate dead zones.

The ONT (Optical Network Terminal) installed during setup provides a gigabit Ethernet port that connects to the eero or your own router. If you use your own router, ensure it supports gigabit WAN to take full advantage of the plan's speeds. For complete details, visit the equipment guide.

Fiber 1 Gig Compared to Other Frontier Plans

How Frontier 1 Gig Compares to Competitors

At the gigabit speed tier, here is how Frontier stacks up:

• vs Spectrum Internet Gig (1,000 Mbps down / 35 Mbps up): Spectrum offers matching download speeds but only 35 Mbps upload, less than 4% of Frontier's upload bandwidth. For any household that uploads content, video conferences, or uses cloud storage, Frontier's symmetrical 1 Gbps is dramatically superior. Spectrum's post-promotional pricing also tends to be higher.
• vs Xfinity Gigabit (1,200 Mbps down / 35 Mbps up): Xfinity offers slightly higher download speeds but also caps uploads at 35 Mbps and enforces a 1.2 TB monthly data cap (waivable for an additional fee). Frontier provides unlimited data and 1,000 Mbps upload.
• vs AT&T Fiber 1 GIG (1,000 Mbps / 1,000 Mbps): AT&T's fiber gigabit plan is the most direct competitor with matching symmetrical speeds. Both include no data caps. Pricing and availability vary by market. Compare them in detail in our Frontier vs AT&T comparison.
• vs Verizon Fios Gigabit (940 Mbps / 880 Mbps): Fios offers near-symmetrical gigabit speeds in the Northeast. Frontier matches or slightly exceeds Fios on raw specs. Read our Frontier vs Verizon comparison.