Top 5 Internet Providers
Internet Service Providers have come a long way since the days of dial-up. Broadband Internet offers customers higher speeds, greater variety in plans, and more security features than ever before. The only confusing part is deciding which company to sign up with. Thanks to the increasing flexibility of plans and the competitive nature of ISPs in general, it can be difficult to know which company or plan is right for you. That’s why we’re going to break it down for you company by company.
1. Comcast
Xfinity’s numbers
Speed: Up to 150 MBPS (Download) and 10 MBPS (Upload) Business speeds can reach up to 500 MBPS.
Plan Variety: Comcast has 10 different plans to choose from, with plans starting at $29.99 and topping out at over $274 for business plans.
While Xfinity’s Internet speed is impressive, some of the packages can be a bit on the high side for someone who might just need basic Internet. Not everyone wants to pay for a speed they just don’t need.
2. Verizon
Verizon’s numbers
Speed: Up to 500 MBPS (Download) and 100 MBPS (Upload) Internet speed
Plan Variety: Plans start at $39.99 for 50 MBPS Internet and top out at $194.99 for 500 MBPS Internet, with a total of 5 plans among everything.
Verizon has plenty of flexibility and their 100% fiber-optic Internet boasts more reliable Internet than just about anyone around. After all, it doesn’t matter how fast the Internet is running if it’s not running at all. Verizon loves to tout their uptime.
3. AT&T
AT&T’s Numbers
Speed: 100 MBPS (Download) and 1 MBPS (Upload), as you can see they prefer a comfortable middle ground on speed, so if you need something blazing fast, they’re going to fall a bit short
Plans: 3 primary plans, starting at $30 per month. Plans can be bundled with phone and TV services, driving the price of Internet down even further.
While they offer some great introductory offers, you might have difficulty finding them in your area. If so, there’s still two more great providers to choose from.
4. Cox
Cox numbers
Speed: 150 MBPS (Download) and 2 MBPS (Upload), right up there with the best of them
Plans: Start at $29.99 for Internet Starter and go all the way up to $79.99 a month as introductory packages
Cox is a lesser known provider but in areas where they exist, they’re very well respected by their customers.
5. Charter Spectrum Internet
Charter numbers
Speed: 100 MBPS (Download) and 4 MBPS (Upload), making them one of the fastest at upload speeds among the major players
Plans: Charter Internet has plans starting at $29.99 when bundled with TV services, and $44.99 a month when you’re just ordering Internet. This is their ONLY plan so it can be a bit restrictive if you like variety.
All in all, Charter stays competitive by keeping it simple.
Choose your service today
Not all of these services will be available in your area, but all of them have proven that they have something to offer many different customers and continue to be successful as Internet providers.
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