Save for satellite internet providers , which are available everywhere in the US, internet providers tend to operate in specific areas. Consequently, the available ISPs in your area will depend entirely on where you live. What's the best way to find internet service near you? Hopefully this page will help. The tool below uses proprietary technology to find ISPs near you and the plans they offer it also powers the offers above, showing which are available in your ZIP code.
Further down the page, you'll find a broader overview of internet availability and lots of FCC maps to shed further light on where the top ISPs offer service. Well, I should say our technology did some ISP availability research for you. Even after years of covering internet providers, I probably couldn't tell you right off the top of my head which internet providers are available in your area or what plans they offer.
However, our proprietary ISP search tool above , can do just that. Our ISP availability tool identifies your general location then runs a search through our database to return results of internet providers in your area. It's not perfect, though, so if the displayed ZIP code is a little off, or if you're moving to a new location and want to check out your options ahead of time, just change the ZIP to prompt a new search with updated results.
We ask for a ZIP code to ensure we're providing the most accurate results, and that's it. Our money is made from advertising and partnerships with the providers, not your data. It's this data that we use to determine available internet providers in your area and the technologies they use.
According to the FCC , The lived experience of the broadband divide suggests those FCC numbers are a little high, and satellite internet may be the reason why. As you go up in speed from 25 to , and 1,Mbps, it's evident that high-speed options can be limited. Faster speeds and better access to them could be on the way, however, as the Senate recently introduced a bill to invest billions in US broadband infrastructure.
There's a good chance one or more of the providers listed above are available in your area. You'll find detailed information about each provider's availability and network below. Xfinity is the largest cable internet provider in the US, extending broadband service to more than a third of residents.
Xfinity may be available in your area if you live in the mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Midwest or along the West Coast, but random pockets of serviceability can be found in much of the South as well as parts of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. Xfinity largely employs a cable network for service.
By largely, I mean While Xfinity does advertise a fiber network and 2-gig plans, availability is super scarce, to the tune of 0. Spectrum is the second-largest cable provider in the US behind Xfinity, covering more than a third of the population across 41 states. Since Spectrum covers so many states, there's a possibility that you could be eligible for service just about anywhere, even Hawaii, but those on the East Coast or in the Midwest are most likely to find Spectrum internet to be available.
Spectrum makes good use of its cable network, however, as gigabit download speeds are available in Nearly two-thirds of Verizon's network is fiber, which is a higher fiber percentage than you'll find from just about any major provider.
With such a large fiber network, Verizon is capable of delivering fast upload and download speeds to more than 37 million people. The remaining third of those who are eligible for Verizon internet will have access to the provider's DSL service, which cannot offer broadband speeds in any location, according to the FCC. There are some major cities, such as Denver, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City and Seattle; otherwise, look for CenturyLink to be available just outside the city.
If you live in a city where CenturyLink is available, there's a good chance you'll be eligible for fiber service as around a quarter of CenturyLink's network is fiber. Frontier Communications lost a chunk of its network after selling fiber and DSL lines in the Pacific Northwest to Ziply Fiber in , but the provider is still one of the largest fiber and DSL providers, covering around a tenth of US residents across 25 states.
Frontier serviceability is greatest in the Midwest, but there's also a good chance Frontier is available in your area if you live in California, Connecticut, upstate New York or West Virginia. Frontier has made an effort to increase its fiber coverage in recent years. If Frontier fiber service has not yet reached your area, DSL may be a plausible broadband option. Both have plans with speeds up to 2, Mbps.
In terms of customer service, EarthLink has them all beat. It outranked all other providers in our annual customer satisfaction survey. We use your zip code to show you all the best internet providers and deals in your area. Our results come from a database of more than 1, internet providers across the United States. We define each coverage area by zip code to keep our database easily accessible. Once you submit your zip code, our database generates a list of internet providers and their plans that are specific to that area.
You can use that list to find the best internet plan and price for you. What are the best internet providers? The best internet providers at a glance Many internet providers deliver good service with wide availability across the country. Which internet provider has the cheapest internet? One-time charges apply. Equipment, taxes and fees extra. Plus taxes, fees and other charges. Includes Auto Pay and Paperless Billing. Additional taxes, fees, and surcharges apply.
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What is the fastest available internet in my area? Types of nationwide internet service providers. Pros Affordable package options Widely available service. Cable Cable internet uses the same coaxial cable lines that deliver cable television, making it easy to bundle with TV. Pros Fast download speeds Widely available. Cons Limited upload speeds Slower speeds during high-traffic times. Fiber laser pulses through glass fibers that translate into data.
Pros Ultrafast download speeds Phenomenal upload speeds. Cons Limited availability Can be more expensive than other connection types. Satellite Satellite internet uses transmitters orbiting Earth to beam internet to subscriber dishes on the ground.
Pros Widely available, even in rural areas Good customer service. Cons Unavoidable lag Data restrictions. Pros Fast speeds Affordable prices. Cons Extremely limited availability Unpredictable speeds. Pros Unlimited data options Availability in rural areas. Cons High prices Unpredictable speeds.
Check Frontier availability in your area. Cox plans have speeds that range from 10 Mbps download speed up to its Gigablast package with up to Mbps of download speed. Most Cox plans require a one-year contract and come with a 1 TB data cap.
Cox is only available in 18 states. Check Cox availability in your area. Kinetic Internet Speed: Monthly fees may apply. For speeds over 25 Mbps Services are provisioned in a range including a minimum and maximum speed. Windstream utilizes Kinetic Internet and offers both DSL and fiber-optic cabling for plans that speeds range up to 1, Mbps of download speed.
There are no contracts, but the introductory prices are good for one year. There are also no data caps, making them a good choice for heavy internet users. Check Windstream availability in your area. Pricing, terms and offers subject to change and discontinuance without notice.
All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. All services not available in all areas. Optimum has internet plans with Mbps of download speed with additional plans up to 1 GB of high-speed internet. There is no annual contract and the company offers an unlimited data cap. Check Optimum availability in your area.
The table below shows the percentage of ZIP codes with download and upload speeds matching the speed on the left.
For example, in the 1 GB or faster range, Typical speeds speeds that most users can expect during peak usage are almost always lower than the maximum advertised speed across all providers. Cable providers , in particular, tend to have lower actual speeds than advertised. Speeds will vary by location. When you enter your ZIP code below, you'll see actual vs. We compiled data on the number of ZIP codes and the total number of people who can expect to find residential service at their homes by type.
You will also have access to cable and DSL in most cases. Providers tend to offer bundles, fast speeds and a competitive market. Suburban Areas : Suburban areas also enjoy fairly fast internet, though you may pay more with fewer options available.
In some cases, there may only be a single high-speed internet provider in your neighborhood. However, fiber is beginning to expand to more suburban areas — so help could be on the way. Rural Areas : DSL providers are the most likely to offer internet in rural areas. Looking for high-speed internet in your area specifically? Compare your ZIP code by entering it above.
We recommend looking at ISP information for your area as it will have the most accurate service and speed information for each provider. To help you decide on which internet or TV provider is best for your home, check out these helpful resources:.
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