Here’s a detailed overview of the internet service providers you listed, including their connection types, coverage, speeds, and additional services:
1. Spectrum
- Type of Connection: Cable
- Coverage: Available in 41 states, primarily in urban and suburban areas.
- Speed: 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps.
- Other Services: TV, phone.
2. AT&T
- Type of Connection: Fiber, DSL, Fixed Wireless
- Coverage: Available in 21 states, strong in the South, Midwest, and West.
- Speed: Fiber up to 5 Gbps; DSL up to 100 Mbps.
- Other Services: TV, phone.
3. WOW! (WideOpenWest)
- Type of Connection: Cable
- Coverage: Primarily in the Midwest and Southeast.
- Speed: 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps.
- Other Services: TV, phone.
4. Fidium Fiber
- Type of Connection: Fiber
- Coverage: Limited, mostly in New England.
- Speed: Up to 2 Gbps.
- Other Services: Internet-only focus.
5. Viasat
- Type of Connection: Satellite
- Coverage: Nationwide, especially in rural areas.
- Speed: Up to 100 Mbps.
- Other Services: Phone.
6. Xfinity (Comcast)
- Type of Connection: Cable, Fiber
- Coverage: Available in 39 states, strong urban presence.
- Speed: 50 Mbps to 2 Gbps.
- Other Services: TV, phone.
7. Frontier Communications
- Type of Connection: Fiber, DSL
- Coverage: Available in 25 states, mainly rural/suburban.
- Speed: Fiber up to 2 Gbps; DSL slower.
- Other Services: Phone.
8. Optimum (Altice USA)
- Type of Connection: Cable, Fiber
- Coverage: 21 states, focused on Northeast and Texas.
- Speed: Up to 1 Gbps.
- Other Services: TV, phone.
9. EarthLink
- Type of Connection: Fiber, DSL, Satellite
- Coverage: Nationwide via partnerships.
- Speed: Fiber up to 1 Gbps; DSL and satellite slower.
- Other Services: Phone.
These providers offer a range of connection types and speeds depending on your location, with services often bundled with TV and phone options.