Frontier Communications internet alternatives
Staff rating
4.1
Customer rating
3.8
(44)Price: $49.99 - $164.99/moSpeed: 500 Mbps - 5000 Mbps
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Competitor overview
Frontier competes on two fronts: against cable providers and other DSL/fiber providers. Compared to cable internet service providers like Xfinity and Spectrum, Frontier tends to be priced more competitively on the faster plans, but cable is a better bet for budget packages—you usually get more for your money.
Compared to other DSL and fiber companies such as AT&T and CenturyLink, Frontier is priced similarly but tends to lose in customer experience. AT&T and Verizon Fios, in particular, offer an excellent experience and similar speeds for roughly the same monthly price. If you're lucky enough to be in a neighborhood with multiple fiber internet options, Frontier is harder to recommend.
Canceling Frontier service
If you want to cancel your Frontier service, the process is simple. Just let them know and arrange to drop off any rented equipment you have. You may be charged a $20–$50 restocking fee, but that's it! Since there are no contracts, you’re free to go anytime you like with no penalty.
Alternative providers
Spectrum
Staff rating
3.5
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $19.99 - $169.97
- Download speeds up to 1 Gbps
- Upload speeds up to 500 Mbps
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Xfinity
Staff rating
3.8
Customer rating
4.2
- Plans starting at $19.99 - $600.00
- Download speeds up to 6000 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 6000 Mbps
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, visit the provider's website.
Optimum
Staff rating
4.0
Customer rating
3.7
- Plans starting at $15.00 - $195.00
- Download speeds up to 940 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to n/a
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Verizon Fios
Staff rating
4.3
Customer rating
4.3
- Plans starting at $49.99 - $110.00
- Download speeds up to 940 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 880 Mbps
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
AT&T
Staff rating
4.5
Customer rating
4.1
- Plans starting at $55.00 - $180.00
- Download speeds up to 5000Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 5000Mbps
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Windstream Communications
Staff rating
3.6
Customer rating
3.9
- Plans starting at $39.99 - $89.99
- Download speeds up to 1000 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 500 Mbps
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Cox Communications
Staff rating
3.3
Customer rating
4.2
- Plans starting at $20.00 - $218.99
- Download speeds up to 2 Gbps
- Upload speeds up to 2 Gbps
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Starlink
Staff rating
2.5
Customer rating
4.6
- Plans starting at $110.00 - $135.00
- Download speeds up to 250 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 20 Mbps
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
TDS Telecom
Staff rating
3.5
Customer rating
3.4
- Plans starting at $38.95 - $85.95
- Download speeds up to 200 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 20 Mbps
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
CenturyLink
Staff rating
3.8
Customer rating
4.1
- Plans starting at $30.00 - $110.00
- Download speeds up to 940Mb
- Upload speeds up to 940Mb
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
T-Mobile
Staff rating
3.6
Customer rating
4.3
- Plans starting at $50.00
- Download speeds up to 182 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 23 Mbps
Offer details: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
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