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Access to the internet is no longer viewed as a luxury; the internet is one of the most important pillars of the modern world. Internet demand is always high, with more people using the internet for work, school and as a source of information. Not only do we need internet for obvious things such as sending email, much of the new technology coming out requires the use of the internet, such as baby monitors.
As time goes on, our dependence on and usage of the internet will only increase.
Internet providers or ISPs are companies that provide the public with internet connections. There are literally thousands of ISPs that mainly provide their services through cable and satellite. Generally, satellite is more expensive but delivers high-speed internet for users.
Cable is cheaper but with slower speeds and does not reach some customers in remote areas. They are further classified as Cable ISP, Fiber ISP, DSL ISP. Here are some of the best internet providers in America today along with the services they provide.
Comcast
Thanks to its xfinity brand, Comcast has remained the biggest cable and broadcasting company in the world by revenue. It has presence in over 40 states and a reach of over 29 million internet or cable TV subscribers. Through XFINITY, subscribers get access to one of the fastest 4G LTE networks and most WiFi hotspots in the country.
Data Plans
Comcast Xfinity Performance Starter: Speeds of 10Mbps. Prices start at $29.99 USD per month for the first 12 months with a 1-year agreement. Performance starter includes Constant Guard internet security valued at $360 USD.
- Xfinity Performance Internet and Limited Basic: Up to 25 Mbps Download Speeds at $29.99 USD per month. For a limited time, subscribers also get free professional installation that allows users to connect two to five devices at the same time. The limited basic package also provides customers with more than 10 TV channels.
- Internet Pro Plus with HBO®: Up to 75 Mbps download speeds at $59.99 USD per month. For a limited time, subscribers get free professional installation which allows users to connect six to eight devices at the same time. The internet pro basic package also provides customers with more than 100 TV channels.
- Xfinity Internet Blast! Pro: Up to 250 Mbps download speeds at $59.99 USD per month. It comes with free professional installation and does not include any TV channels.
- Xfinity Gigabit: Up to 1,000 Mbps download speeds at $109.99 USD per month.
- Xfinity X1 Gigabit Pro: Up to 2,000 Mbps download speeds at $299.95 USD per month.
AT&T
Having been in the telephone business for over a century, AT&T is the largest provider for fixed telephones in the US. AT&T has a range of other products and services including TV, fast DSL and fiber optic technology through U-verse.
Data plans
- U-Verse TV plus Internet: Up to 50 Mbps at $65.00 USD per month. Subscribers also get 200 channels included in the package.
- U-Verse TV plus Internet plus Digital Home Phone: Up to 50 Mbps at $84.99 USD per month. Subscribers also get a digital home phone along with 200 channels included in the package.
Verizon
FiOS by Verizon is one of the best for high-speed internet in the entire country. It has been ranked highest by the American Consumer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) and was given a 70/100 from Consumer Reports. Verizon has a customer base of 33 million in 19 different states with more expansion planned for fiber optic technology. Verizon has six different plans ranging from bundling, TV only and internet only.
Data Plans
Fios Internet Up to 100 Mbps upload and download speeds at $39.99 USD per month
Fios Gigabit Connection - 940 Mbps download and 880 Mbps upload available on multiple devices at $39.99 USD per month. This plan gives subscribers a one year free subscription to Netflix.
Frontier
Frontier is the largest provider of DSL broadband in the US. It has a two year contract with no limits on data usage. It has coverage in over 30 states including rural areas providing high-speed internet options.
Data plans
- Simply Broadband Lite: Starts at $20.00 USD per month with speeds of up to 1 Mbps.
- Simply Broadband Max: Starts at $20.00 USD per month with speeds of up to 6 Mbps.
- Simply Broadband Ultra: Starts at $25.00 USD per month with speeds of up to 12 Mbps.
- Simply Broadband Ultimate: Starts at $35.00 USD per month with speeds of up to 24 Mbps.
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HughesNet
Hughes has the largest satellite coverage in the US with a presence in over 50 states and is especially great for rural areas. Hughes has a standard internet speed of 25 Mbps. The price of plans varies based on data consumption. Prices start from $49.99 USD and you can choose from 10, 20, 30, or 50 GB of data per month.
Charter Spectrum
Under the brand Spectrum, Charter Spectrum has jumped to second place in the list of cable operators in terms of subscribers. After the acquisition of Time Warner Cable in 2016, Charter spectrum got access to infrastructure covering over 45 states.
Data Plans
Spectrum essentially has two internet speed options: 60 Mbps and 100 Mbps. Charter Spectrum Triple Play Select starts at $29.99 USD with speeds of up to 60 Mbps and includes 125 HD channels. Charter Spectrum Triple Play Silver starts at $49.99 USD and includes 175 channels as well as unlimited local and long distance calling in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands.
Charter Spectrum Triple Play Gold starts at $69.99 USD. Speeds start at 60 Mbps and includes 200 channels as well as unlimited local and long distance calling in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands.