{"id":3406,"date":"2019-10-31T16:09:36","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T16:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.mymove.com\/?p=3406"},"modified":"2025-07-09T14:22:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T14:22:28","slug":"top-internet-services-for-my-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/internet\/find-providers-in-my-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Internet In My Area: Switch Before You Move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Checking off \u201cfind internet in my area\u201d should be at the top of your moving to-do list. In times when working and schooling from home are becoming the norm, a stable internet connection has never been more important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Googling \u201cbest internet in my area\u201d and \u201cinternet providers near me\u201d will give you a number of local options that range in pricing and services. That said, you’ll need to put in your exact address to find out what you can actually get. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internet coverage can be frustrating \u2014 sometimes your neighbor a few houses down will have a provider that you can’t get, and you’re usually stuck choosing between only a couple options. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Best internet in my area: Top internet service providers and their coverage areas<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve collected information about the largest internet providers in order to represent a big portion of the country. To start your search for internet services in your area, see which states each provider serves. Keep in mind that availability can also vary by city. For a detailed view of which internet providers are available near you, refer to the FCC\u2019s Broadband Map<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Company<\/b><\/th>Starting price<\/b><\/th>Download speeds (across all plans)<\/b><\/th>Availability<\/b><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
AT&T<\/a> <\/td>$45.00\/mo.<\/td>10 to 4,700 Mbps<\/td>21 states<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Cable ONE Sparklight<\/a> <\/td>$45.00\/mo.<\/td>100 to 1,000 Mbps<\/td>17 states<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
CenturyLink<\/a> <\/td>$50.00\/mo.<\/td>10 to 940 Mbps<\/td>36 states<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Charter Spectrum<\/a> <\/td>$49.99\/mo.<\/td>300 to 1,000 Mbps<\/td>41 states<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Comcast Xfinity<\/a> <\/td>$30.00\/mo.<\/td>50 to 3,000 Mbps<\/td>39 states<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Cox<\/a><\/td>$39.99\/ mo.<\/td>50 to 1,000 Mbps<\/td> 19 states<\/a> <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Frontier<\/a><\/td>$37.99\/mo.<\/td>9 to 2,000 Mbps<\/td> 25 states<\/a> <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Hughesnet<\/a><\/td>$39.99\/mo.<\/td>Up to 100 Mbps<\/td> 50 states<\/a> <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
T-Mobile 5G Home<\/a><\/td>$50.00\/mo.<\/td>33 to 182 Mbps<\/td>49 states<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Verizon 5G Home<\/a><\/td>$50.00\/mo.<\/td>300 to 1,000 Mbps<\/td>50 states<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Verizon Fios<\/a><\/td>$49.99\/mo.<\/td>300 to 940 Mbps<\/td> 9 states<\/a> <\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Windstream<\/a><\/td>$25.00\/mo.<\/td>15 to 1,000 Mbps<\/td> 50 states<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Prices as of 07\/28\/2022. Prices may vary based on location.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How we find the best internet providers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finding the best internet providers is more complicated than you might think. To find out where each provider has service, we used the FCC’s broadband map<\/a>, which internet providers are required to report to. We also input specific addresses into each provider’s website to see how prices and plans vary in different markets. Unfortunately, a lot of costs are often hidden in the fine print, so we comb through the contracts to check for price increases, contract terms, and additional fees you can expect to pay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparing pricing and speeds is one thing \u2014 to get a sense for how much customers actually like their service, we utilize third-party reviews from sources like the American Customer Satisfaction Index<\/a> (ACSI), J.D. Power<\/a>, and Consumer Reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Internet types and availability<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are four main types of internet service<\/a>. Here\u2019s a closer look at what they are and where they\u2019re currently available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cable<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n