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Internet Provider Directory
AT&T Internet
Cox Internet
Frontier Fiber
Google Fiber
Verizon Fios
Xfinity
T-Mobile
HughesNet
Starlink
Other Home Services
TV, satellite, and other home service providers.
ADT Security
Security
DIRECTV
TV
DISH Network
TV
Vivint
Security
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There are 35+ internet providers in the US, including national carriers like Xfinity, AT&T, and Spectrum, and regional fiber providers like Google Fiber and Metronet.
How to Choose an Internet Provider
Picking the right internet provider comes down to a few key factors. Here is what to evaluate before you sign up:
Speed Needs
Match your plan to your household usage. A single user streaming HD needs 25 Mbps, but a family of four with gaming and remote work should look at 300 Mbps or higher.
Price and Value
Compare the total monthly cost including equipment rental fees. Some providers bundle a router for free, while others charge $10-15/mo for a gateway device.
Coverage and Availability
Not every provider serves every address. Check availability at your exact location before comparing plans. Fiber and cable have limited footprints; satellite and 5G cover most areas.
Contracts and Fees
Some providers require 1-2 year contracts with early termination fees commonly around $100-200. No-contract providers like Spectrum and T-Mobile let you cancel anytime per their current terms — verify current rates with each provider; pricing/availability vary, subject to change.
Technology Type
Fiber is fastest and most reliable. Cable is widely available with good speeds. DSL is aging but still common in rural areas. Satellite works everywhere but has higher latency.
Browse Providers by Technology
Different connection types offer different trade-offs in speed, reliability, availability, and price. Explore providers organized by the technology they use to deliver internet to your home.
Fiber
Fastest speeds, lowest latency. Symmetrical upload/download up to 8 Gbps.
Cable
Widely available with speeds up to 2 Gbps. Uses existing coaxial infrastructure.
5G Home Internet
No-contract wireless. 100-300 Mbps typical from T-Mobile and Verizon.
Satellite
Available everywhere. Starlink leads with 50-200 Mbps in most areas.
All Internet Provider Pages (A–Z)
54 provider pages, listed alphabetically.
- 5G home internet providers
- Allo
- Altafiber
- Armstrong
- Astound Broadband
- AT&T Fiber
- AT&T Internet
- Atlantic Broadband
- Breezeline
- Brightspeed
- Buckeye Broadband
- Buckeye Cable
- Cable internet providers
- CenturyLink
- Cincinnati Bell
- Consolidated Communications
- Cox
- DIRECTV
- DISH
- EarthLink
- EPB
- Fiber internet providers
- Fidium Fiber
- Frontier
- Frontier Fiber
- Google Fiber
- Grande
- HughesNet
- Kinetic
- Lumen
- Mediacom
- Metronet
- Midco
- Optimum
- Quantum Fiber
- RCN
- Rise Broadband
- Satellite internet providers
- Sonic
- Sparklight
- Spectrum
- Starlink
- T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
- T-Mobile Home Internet
- Tachus
- TDS Telecom
- Ting
- UScellular
- Verizon 5G Home
- Verizon Fios
- Viasat
- WOW!
- Xfinity
- Ziply Fiber
The Broadband Landscape in 2026
The US broadband market is undergoing its most significant transformation in a decade. Fiber deployment is accelerating, driven by federal BEAD funding and aggressive buildouts from AT&T, Frontier, and regional providers. Meanwhile, 5G fixed wireless from T-Mobile and Verizon has emerged as a legitimate cable alternative in urban and suburban markets, bringing new competition to areas that were historically duopolies.
For consumers, this means more choices. Cable operators are responding with mid-tier speed boosts, and satellite technology — led by Starlink — is finally delivering viable broadband to rural communities that were previously limited to DSL or nothing. Availability still varies significantly by geography.
Whether you are moving to a new address, looking to cut your monthly bill, or upgrading from a legacy DSL connection, comparing your actual options is the first step. Use our availability checker to see exactly which providers serve your home, or browse the provider list above to learn more about each company's plans, speeds, and coverage areas.
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Nationwide prices shown are for new residential customers for 1 year. INTERNET OFFER: Limited-time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum service in past 30 days). Standard rates apply after promo period or service change. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Activation fee additional; taxes may apply. Gig speeds require a compatible modem; see Spectrum.net/modem for list. Terms and conditions apply, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Spectrum Internet® is powered by fiber and connected to the premises by coaxial lines.