Compare Internet Providers

AT&T is one of the largest telecommunications providers in the U.S., serving customers across 21 states. Their fiber network spans over 100 metro areas and offers a competitive alternative to cable, while DSL service remains available in areas without fiber coverage.

Astound Broadband is a regional cable and fiber provider serving about 1.4 million customers across select markets in California, Texas, and the East Coast under brands like RCN, Grande, and Wave. They focus on specific metropolitan areas rather than nationwide coverage, offering localized high-speed internet in concentrated service areas.

Breezeline is the eighth-largest cable company in America, serving 2.5 million customers across 13 states with a focus on smaller markets and suburban areas. Formerly Atlantic Broadband, they offer cable internet with gigabit speeds in select areas where major national providers have less presence.

Brightspeed emerged in 2022 when Apollo Global Management acquired Lumen’s legacy infrastructure, serving 6.5 million locations across 20 states. They’re actively upgrading old copper DSL networks to fiber, particularly in rural and suburban markets throughout the Southeast and Midwest.

CenturyLink is one of the largest telecommunications providers in the U.S., serving 37 states with a focus on rural and suburban areas. They offer both fiber-optic and DSL service, often being the primary high-speed option in underserved communities.

Cox Communications is one of the largest cable internet providers in the U.S., serving around 6.5 million customers across 19 states. They operate primarily on cable infrastructure with expanding fiber options in select markets.

Frontier is a major internet provider serving 3 million customers across 25 states with a strong focus on fiber-optic service. They’ve invested heavily in fiber expansion after restructuring in 2021, though some areas still have legacy DSL service.

Google Fiber is Alphabet’s premium fiber internet service known for disrupting the ISP market with multi-gigabit speeds and straightforward pricing. They operate in about 20 metro areas across the U.S., offering fiber-optic service without data caps or annual contracts.

HughesNet is America’s largest satellite internet provider, delivering service to all 50 states including remote areas where cable and fiber don’t reach. They’ve specialized in rural connectivity for years, using geostationary satellites to bridge the digital divide in underserved regions.

Mediacom is the fifth-largest cable operator in the U.S., serving primarily smaller cities and rural communities across 22 states. They use hybrid fiber-coaxial cable technology to deliver speeds up to multi-gigabit levels in areas where larger providers typically don’t operate.

Metronet is a rapidly growing fiber provider focused on mid-sized communities across 16 states in the Midwest and South-Central U.S. They exclusively build 100% fiber-to-the-home networks, offering symmetrical speeds to over 400,000 customers as an alternative to traditional cable providers.

Midco is a regional provider serving the Upper Midwest across South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Kansas since 1931. They’re actively expanding their fiber network throughout approximately 400 communities, with cable internet available where fiber hasn’t reached yet.

Nextlink is a fixed wireless provider specializing in rural broadband across 10 states in the central U.S. Since 2005, they’ve focused on bringing internet to underserved communities, with growing fiber expansion through federal funding programs.

Optimum is a major regional provider serving 5 million customers across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. They offer both traditional cable and expanding fiber-to-the-home networks in the northeastern United States.

Quantum Fiber is Lumen Technologies’ rebranded fiber service, launched in 2021 to separate its modern fiber network from legacy DSL offerings. They operate in select metro areas across 16 states, offering straightforward fiber plans with no data caps.

Resound Networks is a regional internet service provider with limited geographic coverage. Information about their service history, technology infrastructure, and specific coverage areas is not widely available.

Rise Broadband is one of the largest fixed wireless internet providers in America, serving rural areas across 16 states since 2005. They specialize in bringing broadband to underserved communities in the central and western U.S. where cable and fiber aren’t available.

Sparklight is a regional cable provider serving around 900,000 customers across 21 states in the central and western U.S. They focus on smaller cities and rural areas often overlooked by national providers, offering cable internet speeds up to gigabit tier.

Spectrum is the second-largest cable provider in America, serving approximately 32 million customers across 41 states. They offer straightforward cable internet plans without data caps or contracts, making them a reliable no-frills option.

Starlink is SpaceX’s satellite internet service that launched in 2020 and has rapidly become the world’s largest satellite provider with over 3 million customers globally. Using low Earth orbit satellites, they deliver broadband speeds to rural and remote areas across 70+ countries where traditional wired internet isn’t available.

Starry is a fixed wireless provider that launched in 2016, serving apartment buildings and select homes in major cities like Boston, New York, and Los Angeles. They use millimeter-wave technology to deliver internet without traditional cables, offering transparent pricing with no data caps.

T-Mobile is the second-largest wireless carrier in America, using their 5G and 4G LTE network to deliver fixed wireless home internet. Launched nationwide in 2021, they serve over 60 million households across all 50 states with no data caps or contracts.

TDS Telecom is a regional provider focused on bringing internet to rural and suburban communities that larger ISPs often overlook. They operate across roughly 30 states with a mix of fiber, cable, and DSL technologies, with their fiber network being their fastest and most modern offering.

Verizon is a major telecommunications company offering fiber, 5G, and LTE internet options across the country. Their Fios fiber service is especially well-regarded and available in nine East Coast states, while their 5G Home Internet has expanded to over 350 cities nationwide.

Viasat is one of the largest satellite internet providers in America, serving all 50 states with a focus on rural and remote areas. They operate high-capacity satellites in geostationary orbit, providing connectivity where cable and fiber infrastructure doesn’t reach.

WOW is a regional cable and fiber provider serving approximately 1.8 million customers across select markets in the Midwest and Southeast since 1996. They position themselves as an alternative to major national carriers with competitive speeds and expanding fiber coverage in about 10 states.

Windstream Georgia Communications is a regional subsidiary of Windstream Holdings serving suburban and rural communities throughout Georgia. They offer a mix of fiber, DSL, and fixed wireless technologies in areas where major national carriers have limited presence.

Windstream Iowa Communications serves rural and suburban communities across Iowa with DSL and fiber internet. They’re often one of the few wireline broadband options in underserved areas where national providers don’t operate.

Windstream Kentucky East serves rural and suburban communities throughout eastern Kentucky where national providers often don’t reach. They offer a mix of fiber, DSL, and fixed wireless internet, with availability varying significantly by location.

Windstream Nebraska is a regional telecommunications provider focused on bringing internet connectivity to rural and underserved communities across Nebraska. They offer a mix of fiber, DSL, and fixed wireless technologies, often serving as the primary or only wireline option in small towns and remote areas outside major metro markets.

Windstream Pennsylvania is a regional provider serving urban and rural communities across the state with DSL, fiber, and fixed wireless technologies. They focus on bringing connectivity to underserved areas where larger national providers have limited presence.

Wisper ISP is a regional provider bringing internet to rural communities across seven Midwest and Southern states since 2003. They specialize in fixed wireless technology for underserved areas, with expanding fiber-optic service where traditional cable providers don’t reach.

Xfinity is America’s largest cable internet provider, serving around 32 million customers across 40 states. They deliver high speeds through advanced cable technology and expanding fiber options, with a particularly strong presence in major metro areas.

Ziply Fiber is a regional provider serving Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana since 2020. They focus exclusively on fiber-optic technology with aggressive expansion into rural Pacific Northwest communities.