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What are the best internet providers?

The best internet provider in your area depends on what’s available where you live. We’ll show you all your internet service options and how they compare when you enter your zip code.

Every zip code in the U.S. has a limited number of internet providers. Those internet providers usually include one or two cable or fiber internet providers with high-speed internet, one or two DSL providers with slower download speeds, and a few satellite internet providers to fill the provider coverage gaps.

The best way to see what’s available in your area is to enter your zip code above to receive a personalized list. After that, you can find an internet plan with the right speed and price for you.

How to find the best internet provider in your area

Enter your zip code above to see a comparison of the best internet providers available near you. Fiber providers are usually the best internet providers if they’re available in your area—if not, cable internet is a great alternative. Once you know what all your options are, look for fiber and cable internet providers first.

Best fiber internet providers

• CenturyLink
• AT&T
• Google Fiber
• Verizon Home Internet

Fiber is the best internet connection you can get, offering unrivaled speed and reliability. But fiber internet isn’t available in a lot of areas.

If you can’t get fiber internet where you live, cable internet is your next best option.

 Best cable internet providers

• Xfinity
• Spectrum
• Cox Communications
• Optimum

Cable internet uses the same coaxial cables used for cable TV, making it more widely available than fiber internet. Cable internet is capable of blazing-fast download speeds, and it’s very reliable. 

If fiber or cable internet isn’t available in your area, fixed-wireless (like T-mobile’s 5G home internet) is your next best option.

 Best fixed-wireless internet providers

• T-Mobile
• Verizon Home Internet
• Rise Broadband
• AT&T

Fixed-wireless brings internet service to your home using the same wireless technologies used by mobile devices. This internet type is split into 5G and 4G providers. We recommend you choose a 5G provider (like T-mobile or Verizon) as the service will be faster and more reliable than 4G fixed wireless internet service.

Best DSL internet providers

• AT&T
• CenturyLink
• EarthLink
• Frontier

DSL internet is the slowest type of wired internet connection. It may occasionally reach speeds of up to 140 Mbps, but in many areas DSL may struggle to reach broadband speeds of 25 Mbps. That makes DSL faster than dial-up and more reliable than satellite internet, but much slower than most cable and fiber internet plans. It’s commonly available in rural areas as well as more densely populated areas. There’s a good chance DSL internet is available in your neighborhood.

If there’s no DSL, cable, or fiber internet in your area, wireless internet is likely your only option.

Best rural internet providers

• AT&T
• T-Mobile
• Verizon Home Internet
• HughesNet
• Viasat

4G LTE home internet is a wireless home internet alternative if you live within cell range. If not, Viasat and HughesNet offer nationwide internet coverage with satellite internet.

Not every internet provider will offer home internet in your area. Enter your zip code below to see which internet providers and internet plans are available to you.

The best internet providers at a glance

Many internet providers deliver good service with wide availability across the country. Most likely, only one or two of these providers are available where you live, but this list of national providers is a great place to start your search.

• Xfinity — Great speeds and wide availability
• EarthLink — Best customer satisfaction
• Frontier — Affordable fiber plans
• AT&T — Best promotional deals
• Verizon Fios — Best fiber options
• Spectrum — Simple packages and wide availability
• CenturyLink — Great fiber value
• Optimum — Great reliability
• Cox Communications — Excellent customer service
• Viasat — Great data options and value for satellite internet
• HughesNet — Affordable satellite internet plans
• Starlink — Emerging satellite provider
• Astound Broadband — Low-cost internet options
• Optimum, Xfinity — Most commonly bundled plans

Which internet providers are available where you live?

Entering your zip code to access our database of over 1,600 internet providers will give you the best idea of which internet providers are available where you live.

Generally, cable internet providers don’t overlap in coverage, no matter where you look. DSL internet is widely available—even in rural areas—but it doesn’t offer much speed. Fiber internet is mainly available in densely populated areas. Satellite internet is available everywhere, but we don’t recommend it unless it’s your only option.

Are you moving to a new city? You’ll need to get the specific zip code for where you plan to live to see which internet providers are available there. Atlanta, for example, has nearly 100 zip codes—six in the neighborhood of Buckhead alone. Using the correct zip code for your home will give you the most accurate internet provider results.

Data as of 10/07/21. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

What is the fastest available internet in my area?

The fastest accessible internet service in your area depends on where you live. Fiber internet from providers like Google Fiber, CenturyLink, AT&T, Frontier, and Verizon is the fastest and best internet connection if it’s available in your area.

More fiber plans are now available at speeds up to 10,000 Mbps, although most commonly top out at 1,000 Mbps, which is more than enough speed for the vast majority of households. Fiber internet also supports symmetrical upload and download speeds—great for remote workers who need to upload large files to the corporate server, Twitch livestreamers, or households where multiple people are on video conferences at the same time.

Cable internet from providers like Xfinity, Sparklight, and Spectrum is the most widespread fast connection type. Cable internet plans reach up to 1,200 Mbps, but you may see speeds limited to only 200–500 Mbps in some areas. However, cable internet speeds are expected to reach 10,000 Mbps in the coming years.

DSL is essentially a step up from dial-up, offering internet speeds up to 140 Mbps. It’s the ideal connection if you need only the baseline broadband speed (and if the price is cheap), or if fiber and cable internet aren’t available where you live.

Satellite internet can reach speeds up to 100 Mbps, but it’s expensive and offers low data caps. But satellite internet might be your fastest option if you live in a rural area.