Rent-free modem
No data caps
Monthly WiFi access fee (Gig excluded)
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* Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.
† Spectrum Advanced WiFi included in price.
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All Spectrum Internet plans and pricing
| Package | Price | Speed | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Advantage | $30/mo.* for 12 mos. | Up to 100Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable, fiber |
| Internet Premier | $50/mo.* for 12 mos. | Up to 500Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable, fiber |
| Internet Gig | $70/mo.*† for 12 mos. | Up to 1,000Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable, fiber |
* Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.
† Spectrum Advanced WiFi included in price.
Plans for low-income households
Spectrum provides plans for qualifying low-income households. Please visit our page about Spectrum Internet Assist for more information.
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Spectrum Internet availability
Spectrum provides cable internet in 45 states. Most of its coverage lies within the Eastern and Central time zones and along the West Coast. Spectrum also has some home fiber internet, but it is available only in new neighborhoods and rural areas. You won’t know which internet type you can get until you speak with a Spectrum representative.
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Spectrum Internet speeds
According to data from our speed tests taken between January 9, 2022, to January 9, 2023, Spectrum has one of the lowest download averages of all the national internet providers. Spectrum falls behind cable internet rivals Xfinity (157.13Mbps), Cox (154.73Mbps), and Optimum (143.31Mbps).
Keep in mind that, generally, people run speed tests because they notice slowdowns with their connections. The averages you see here could reflect issues with WiFi, the modem, or something else outside the home. Some customers may still have 100Mbps and 200Mbps max speeds due to the local infrastructure.
Average download speed: 139.34Mbps
Average upload speed: 68.11Mbps
Total speed tests: 630,702
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Spectrum Internet bundles
Best Overall
Internet Premier + TV Select Signature
Price: $125/mo.† for 24 mos.
Channels: 150+
Speed: Up to 500Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
Best for budgets
Internet Premier + TV Stream
Price: $70/mo.*
for 24 mos.
Channels: 85+
Speed: Up to 500Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
Best for speed
Internet Gig + TV Select Plus
Price: $145/mo.‡ for 24 mos.
Channels: 160+
Speed: Up to 1,000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
* 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.
† Standard rates apply after promo period, $115/mo. TV equipment may be required, charges apply. Channel availability based on level of service and not all channels available in all markets or locations. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.
‡ Standard rates apply after promo period, $125/mo. TV equipment may be required, charges apply. Channel availability based on level of service and not all channels available in all markets or locations. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.
You can pair Spectrum Internet Premier or Gig 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 each service during that period. Take a look:
- Internet only = 12 months
- Internet + TV = 24 months
- Internet + Mobile = 24 months
- Internet + TV + Mobile = 36 months
If you plan to pair Spectrum TV with internet, remember that the Broadcast TV Service Charge is not included in the price. You’ll see an added fee of up to $26 per month on your bill.
Your TV options may include TV Basic, TV Select Signature, TV Select Plus, TV Choice, 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.
Why choose Spectrum for internet service?
Choose Spectrum’s cable internet if you don’t have access to fiber and want faster speeds than DSL. Spectrum streamlines your choices and throws in a rent-free modem, gateway, or SONU to boot. Spectrum also offers fiber-to-the-home service, but it’s only available in new neighborhoods other fiber providers haven’t claimed (like AT&T). However, for now, Spectrum’s Gig fiber plan is 500Mbps or 1,000Mbps in upload speed, depending on where you live.
Pros
- Rent-free modem, gateway, or SONU
- No data caps
- No contracts
Cons
- WiFi and WiFi Pod fees
- Limited fiber availability
- Price hikes after promo period
How Spectrum compares to the competition
Spectrum’s biggest competitors are AT&T, Verizon, and Frontier, which all provide fiber and DSL internet in areas that overlap Spectrum’s cable internet service areas.
Spectrum’s current promotional prices are super competitive. For example, when we look at the gigabit plans, Spectrum can be cheaper than AT&T, Frontier, and Verizon, depending on where you live. The 500Mbps pricing is pretty competitive, too, although Frontier has them all beat with a $45 monthly charge.
The big callout here is that Spectrum raises your rate after 12 or 24 months—the competition doesn’t. So, while Spectrum’s gigabit plan starts off rather cheap, you end up paying around $115 after the second year, which is up to $45 more per month than the competition. Ouch.
| Provider | Price range | Speed range | Customer rating* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | $30–$70/mo.† for 12 mos. | 100–1,000Mbps (wireless speeds may vary) | 3.7 |
| AT&T | $55.00–$245.00/mo.‡ | 25–5,000Mbps | 3.9 |
| Verizon Home Internet | $49.99–$109.99/mo.§ w/ Auto Pay | 300–2,300Mbps | 3.9 |
| Frontier | $29.99–$299.99/mo.|| w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill | 200–7,000Mbps | 3.5 |
* Rating based on a five (5) point system used in our customer satisfaction survey. Higher is better.
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How Spectrum compares to the competition
† Spectrum disclaimers
- Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.
- Spectrum Advanced WiFi included in price (Gig only).
‡ AT&T disclaimers
- Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
- Price after $5/mo Autopay & Paperless bill discount (w/in 2 bills). Plus taxes & fees. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. One time install chrg may apply. Ltd. avail/areas. Call or go to www.fiber.att.com to see if you qualify.
- Above pricing is after $10/mo Autopay & Paperless bill discount with a debit card or bank account; if using a credit card, then price is $5/mo more. Pricing includes Equipment Fee. Up to $99 install fee may apply, plus tax where applicable.
§ Verizon disclaimers
- Price per month without select 5G mobile plans.
- Available in select areas only. Price per month without select 5G mobile plans.
|| Frontier disclaimers
- w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill per month for 24 mos. One-time charge on disconnect applies.
- w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 500/500 Mbps. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
- w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 1000/1000 Mbps. Location dependent. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
- w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 2000/2000 Mbps. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
- w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 5000/5000. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
- w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 7000/7000. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.