Spectrum Internet Plans, Speeds and Availability

Q: What internet service does Spectrum offer?

Spectrum offers cable internet or fiber-to-the-premises internet. The type you get depends on where you live.

Q: Does Spectrum charge for equipment?

Spectrum supplies a modem or gateway for free. WiFi costs $10 per month for Internet 100 and Spectrum Internet 500 customers.

Q: What are the installation fees for Spectrum Internet?

You can self-install Spectrum Internet for $0, with a $20 service activation fee. Professional installation is also available at $50, for the same $20 activation fee, for customers who don’t have fiber or cable already installed in their homes.

Q: What does “wireless speeds may vary” mean?

Spectrum uses the “wireless speeds may vary” disclaimer because WiFi fluctuates. You can see 600Mbps in one second and 550Mbps in another in just one sitting. WiFi uses radio waves, after all, so interference plays a big part in your wireless speed. A neighbor’s WiFi, nearby radar, the building’s structure, other wireless devices, the time of day, an active microwave, and software issues are just a handful of factors that can affect your WiFi speed. You can take steps to alleviate some of the interference, but you’ll never see the more consistent speeds of a wired connection when using WiFi.

Q: Why does Spectrum state “up to” next to its speeds?

Spectrum uses the “up to” disclaimer because speeds are never consistent. Speeds fluctuate due to internet congestion, hardware issues in the neighborhood, and other factors, so you’ll never see the maximum speed all the time. Plus, some regions have different maximum speeds due to the local infrastructure. For example, the Internet Gig plan supports upload speeds of up to 500Mbps in some areas but only 35Mbps in others. Spectrum continues to update its local infrastructures across the US, but speeds may be slower in rural areas than speeds experienced in a nearby town.

Q: What happened to Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks?

Charter Communications acquired Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks in 2016. Charter Communications uses the Spectrum brand for its internet, phone, and TV services. Spectrum Internet consists of cable networks previously used by Charter Cable, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. Spectrum Mobile utilizes Charter’s cable internet infrastructure and Verizon’s 4G and 5G networks. Customers on legacy plans from Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks must manually switch to a Spectrum Internet plan to discontinue the monthly gateway or modem lease.

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Best for budgets

Spectrum Internet^® 100

$30/mo.^* for 1 year

Speeds up to 100Mbps

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Best overall

Spectrum Internet^® 500

$40/mo.^* for 1 year

Speeds up to 500Mbps

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Best for speed

Spectrum Internet^® 7 Gig

$140/mo.^* for 1 year

Speeds up to 7,000Mbps

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* Availability and speed may vary by location, and prices are subject to change. See disclaimers.

Spectrum Internet review

Spectrum provides cable or fiber internet, depending on where you live. The cable internet performance is reliable, based on my tests, but the post-promo price hikes and general cost increases may push you to look elsewhere.

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Pros

No data caps

No contracts

Cons

Advanced WiFi fees

Price hikes after promo period

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Plan	Price*	Download Speed	Connection Type
Spectrum Internet® 100	$30/mo. ^{for 1 yr}	Up to 100Mbps ^{(wireless speeds may vary)}	Coax or fiber
Spectrum Internet® 500	$40/mo. ^{for 1 yr}	Up to 500Mbps ^{(wireless speeds may vary)}	Coax or fiber
Spectrum Internet® 1 Gig	$60/mo. ^{for 1 yr}	Up to 1,000Mbps ^{(wireless speeds may vary)}	Coax or fiber
Spectrum Internet® 2 Gig	$80/mo. ^{select markets only}	Up to 2,000Mbps ^{(wireless speeds may vary)}	Coax or fiber
Spectrum Internet® 7 Gig	$140/mo. ^{select markets only}	Up to 7,000Mbps ^{(wireless speeds may vary)}	Fiber

* Availability and speed may vary by location, and prices are subject to change. See disclaimers.

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Best deals on Spectrum Internet right now

Get eleven streaming services included when you add Spectrum TV^® Select to your internet plan
Save $1,000 per year when you switch to a mobile and internet bundle from Spectrum, or Spectrum will cover the difference
Get one line of unlimited service free for a year when you add Spectrum Mobile to your Spectrum Internet plan

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Spectrum Internet and TV bundles

You can pair Spectrum Internet with Spectrum TV^® and Spectrum Mobile^® services. The number of services you bundle determines the promotional period length and the discount you’ll receive on internet during that period. Take a look:

Internet only = 12 months
Internet + TV = 24 months
Internet + Mobile = 24 months
Internet + TV + Mobile = 36 months

Your TV options may include Spectrum TV Select Signature, TV Select Plus, TV Select Platinum, and Mi Plan Latino, depending on where you live. Spectrum TV Stream and TV Stream Latino are two other “lite” TV services that complement the Xumo Stream Box. You don’t necessarily need the Xumo to stream any Spectrum TV service, as they can be viewed through the Spectrum TV app or a web browser.

You’ll also get certain streaming apps included with Spectrum TV at no extra cost, but the apps you get will depend on the plan you sign up for. Here’s a few streaming apps you can get with Spectrum TV plans:

ESPN Unlimited
Disney+
Hulu
Paramount+
Peacock premium

Best overall

Spectrum Internet® 500 +
TV Select Signature

$130/mo.* for 24 mos.

150+ channels

Speeds up to 500Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Best for budgets

Spectrum Internet® 500 +
TV Stream

$70/mo.^*† for 24 mos.

85+ channels

Speeds up to 500Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Best for speed

Spectrum Internet® 1 Gig +
TV Select Plus

$150/mo.* for 24 mos.

160+ channels

Speeds up to 1,000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Channels vary by location. Data as of 11/10/2025. Availability and speed may vary by location, and prices are subject to change. See disclaimers.

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FAQ about Spectrum

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What are the installation fees for Spectrum Internet?

What does “wireless speeds may vary” mean?

Why does Spectrum state “up to” next to its speeds?

What happened to Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks?

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by Kevin Parrish
Edited by Jessica Brooksby

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Plans disclaimers

Spectrum internet disclaimers

Plan	Disclaimer
Spectrum Internet® 100	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.
Spectrum Internet® 500	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.
Spectrum Internet® 1 Gig	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.
Spectrum Internet® 2 Gig	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.
Spectrum Internet® 7 Gig	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.

Spectrum TV and Internet bundles

Bundle	Disclaimer
Spectrum Internet® 1 Gig + Spectrum Stream TV Latino Más
Spectrum Internet® 1 Gig + Spectrum TV® Lite
Spectrum Internet® 1 Gig + Spectrum Stream TV® Signature
Spectrum Internet® 1 Gig + Spectrum Stream TV® Pro	This is a 24 month introductory rate and does not require a contract. The post-introductory rate is $75 and subject to change. Discount requires that Spectrum TV or Spectrum Mobile products in bundle are maintained. Modem and Advanced WiFi router included.
Spectrum Internet® 1 Gig + Spectrum TV® Latino
Spectrum Internet® 500 + Spectrum Stream TV Latino Más
Spectrum Internet® 500 + Spectrum Stream TV® Pro	This is a 24 month introductory rate and does not require a contract. The post-introductory rate is $75 and subject to change. Discount requires that Spectrum TV or Spectrum Mobile products in bundle are maintained. Modem and Advanced WiFi router included.
Spectrum Internet® 500 + Spectrum Stream TV® Signature	This is a 24 month introductory rate and does not require a contract. The post-introductory rate is $75 and subject to change. Discount requires that Spectrum TV or Spectrum Mobile products in bundle are maintained. Modem and Advanced WiFi router included.
Spectrum Internet® 500 + Spectrum TV® Lite	This is a 24 month introductory rate and does not require a contract. The post-introductory rate is $75 and subject to change. Discount requires that Spectrum TV or Spectrum Mobile products in bundle are maintained. Modem and Advanced WiFi router included.
Spectrum Internet® 500 + Spectrum TV® Latino

Rating breakdown

Customer reviews score	Annual review 2025 score*	Average
2.5	3.5	3

Customer reviews score	2.5
Annual review 2025 score*	3.5
Average	3

* Read our Annual Internet Review for more information.

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