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Best Internet Providers in Your Area - Broadlink Data Services, LLC.

February 2, 2025

Our picks

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Why we chose these providers 10 – 5,000 Mbps

Or call to learn more: (855) 224-3025

Best 5G home internet coverage

$60 per month

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Or call to learn more: (844) 471-4975

Best cable internet availability

$19 – $95 per month

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Or call to learn more: (844) 308-8919

Second broadest 5G coverage nationwide

$50 – $70 per month

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Or call to learn more: (877) 641-4645

Great coverage in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic

$50 – $120 per month

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Or call to learn more: (844) 676-2654

In 25 states, with fiber coverage to 15 of them

$50 – $155 per month

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Or call to learn more: (877) 819-5797

Largest fixed wireless provider with rural internet in 16 states

$45 – $65 per month

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Or call to learn more: (855) 387-1056

Cable internet coverage in select major markets

$20 – $80 per month

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Or call to learn more: (866) 225-4105

Speed range

10 – 5,000 Mbps

Price range

$55 – $190 per month

Our take – Next to T-Mobile Home Internet and aside from satellite internet providers Starlink, Hughesnet and Viasat, which are available throughout the US, EarthLink has the greatest availability of any ISP. Roughly 200 million people are serviceable for EarthLink thanks to the provider’s unique approach to delivering service. Instead of running fiber, coaxial or DSL lines to homes, EarthLink uses the networks of other major providers, such as AT&T, CenturyLink and Frontier, to offer internet service. As a result, EarthLink essentially boasts the availability of multiple providers combined.

Connection

DSL, fiber

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Fixed wireless

Or call to learn more: (866) 953-6099

Speed range

72 – 245 Mbps

Price range

$60 per month

Speed range

300 – 5,000 Mbps

Price range

$55 – $250 per month

Our take – AT&T internet may be available near you if you live in or are moving to the South or Midwest, as well as parts of California, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Nevada.

Connection

Fiber

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Cable

Or call to learn more: (877) 533-4521

Speed range

150 – 2,000 Mbps

Price range

$19 – $95 per month

Speed range

500 – 1,000 Mbps

Price range

$50 – $80 per month

Our take – Spectrum is the second-largest cable provider in the US behind Xfinity, covering nearly a third of the population across 41 states. Although the two providers cover nearly 70% of US households combined, there is little to no overlap in serviceability as Spectrum mainly operates in areas where Xfinity does not. 

Connection

Cable

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Fixed wireless

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Speed range

85 – 1,000 Mbps

Price range

$50 – $70 per month

Speed range

10 – 140 Mbps

Price range

$55 per month

Our take – Lumen Technologies (CenturyLink, Quantum Fiber) had the largest coverage area of nearly any provider, excluding satellite, before selling a chunk of networks in the East to ISP newcomer Brightspeed. Still, Lumen Technologies has a fairly large presence, particularly in the western half of the US, thanks to its DSL (CenturyLink) and fiber (Quantum Fiber) networks.

Connection

DSL

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Fiber

Or call to learn more: (877) 665-6130

Speed range

300 – 2,000 Mbps

Price range

$50 – $120 per month

Speed range

100 – 2,000 Mbps

Price range

$50 – $110 per month

Our take – Cox Communications is the third largest cable provider in the US, but availability overall is far lower than Xfinity and Spectrum, covering less than 7% of residents across 18 states. Cox is most likely to be available in your area if you live in Las Vegas, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, San Diego or anywhere in the state of Rhode Island.

Connection

Mostly cable, some fiber

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Fiber

Or call to learn more: (877) 308-8380

Speed range

500 – 5,000 Mbps

Price range

$50 – $155 per month

Speed range

300 – 8,000 Mbps

Price range

$40 – $280 per month

Our take – Optimum coverage spans the greater New York City area and various parts of states across the US, including Arkansas, Arizona, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas.

Connection

Cable, fiber

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Fixed wireless

Or call to learn more: (844) 283-9288

Speed range

25 – 50 Mbps

Price range

$45 – $65 per month

Speed range

100 – 1,000 Mbps

Price range

$40 – $70 per month

Our take – Another champion of rural areas, Windstream’s internet service, Kinetic, is available in 18 states but only about 3% of US households. Kinetic internet may be available in your area if you live in a rural or suburban area in the South or Midwest, but Kinetic coverage does reach as far west as New Mexico. Iowa, Georgia, Kentucky and Texas have the greatest Kinetic serviceability, but you may also find Kinetic internet near you in parts of Arkansas, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania, among other states.

Connection

Fiber

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Cable

Or call to learn more: (877) 308-2484

Speed range

100 – 1,500 Mbps

Price range

$20 – $80 per month

Speed range

100 – 1,000 Mbps

Price range

$25 – $80 per month

Our take – Mediacom covers random areas throughout much of the Midwest, but you’ll find service in parts of the South along the Gulf Coast and in southern Georgia, as well as parts of eastern North Carolina and along the southern Delaware/Maryland border. All in all, Mediacom is available to just over 2% of US residents with coverage spanning 22 states.

Connection

Cable

Top available internet providers compared

The plans shown below feature each provider’s cheapest available tier. The maximum speed is the top advertised speed for that given plan, but it might not be available in your area. Overall, the best selection for you — and the most cost-effective plan — might be a different tier that provides a faster speed at a higher price but a better value. To more fully understand this value-based approach, check out CNET’s guide to examining the cost per Mbps.

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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

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How to choose the best internet in your area

Finding the best internet provider in your area starts with discovering what’s available. Again, the search tool further up the page will give you an idea of what providers serve your area, the speeds they offer and how much it costs. 

Once you’ve narrowed down the available internet providers in your area, review the plans and service terms. Look for a plan that offers the speeds you need for the lowest price, but also be mindful of potential data caps and overage fees, contract requirements, equipment rental fees and other factors that can affect your service and monthly payment. 

For more tips on how to choose the right internet provider and plan, see our guide to selecting the best home internet service.

How we selected the top ISPs in your area

CNET takes into account everything the average customer should know when determining the best internet service providers. Connection type, speeds, pricing, service terms, customer satisfaction and other attributes are always important, but broadband availability is the primary consideration when focusing on the ISPs that may be in your area. 

We source the most recent FCC data to determine provider availability and the technologies they use. It’s not perfect, but it does help us to identify the top internet providers in terms of availability and where to find them.

Check out our page on how we review internet providers for more information.

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Most internet providers offer professional installation at no extra charge. Your installation expert will handle setting up your equipment and running any needed cables. Installation times can vary, but a routine installation should take an hour or two. When initial or extensive wiring is required, installation can take up to four hours or even longer to complete.

Select providers offer self-installation, allowing you to set up your equipment on your time and at your convenience. Installation instructions should be included with your equipment, but the process is typically little more than plugging in your router. Self-installation may take 30 minutes or less to complete. Call your provider’s technical support line for assistance if needed.

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