EarthLink offers a range of exclusive and premium internet plans designed to meet the diverse needs of households, professionals, and businesses. With a focus on reliability, high performance, and customer service, EarthLink’s internet packages span from high-speed fiber to DSL and fixed wireless, depending on the user’s location and requirements. Here’s an in-depth look at EarthLink’s most exclusive and premium internet plans, with details on their pricing, speeds, and features.
Fiber Internet Plans
EarthLink’s fiber internet options are among the best for users who demand ultra-fast speeds and robust service. These plans are ideal for users who need high bandwidth for streaming, gaming, video conferencing, or running a home office. Fiber technology transmits data through fiber-optic cables, which are faster and more reliable than traditional copper or DSL lines.
- Fiber 300 Mbps Plan
- Price: $49.95 per month
- Speed: Up to 300 Mbps download and upload speeds
- Features: This plan is suitable for households with moderate internet needs, including video streaming, casual online gaming, and remote work for a few users. It offers enough bandwidth for multiple devices to run simultaneously without noticeable slowdowns.
- Data Cap: Unlimited data, meaning users can download and upload as much as they want without the fear of being throttled.
- Fiber 500 Mbps Plan
- Price: $64.95 per month
- Speed: Up to 500 Mbps download and upload
- Features: Perfect for larger households or users with more demanding internet needs. This plan allows for heavy online activities, such as 4K streaming, professional-grade video conferencing, and heavy online gaming, all running simultaneously across several devices.
- Data Cap: No data caps, ensuring unlimited streaming and downloads.
- Fiber 1 Gig (1,000 Mbps) Plan
- Price: $74.95 per month
- Speed: Up to 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps) download and upload speeds
- Features: This is a high-performance plan aimed at users who require high-speed internet for data-intensive activities like running a home office with multiple users, large file transfers, professional video editing, and competitive gaming. It is overkill for average households but essential for users who demand the best in terms of speed and reliability.
- Data Cap: Unlimited data, making it ideal for users who consume a lot of data.
- Fiber 2 Gig Plan
- Price: $119.95 per month
- Speed: Up to 2 Gbps download and upload
- Features: This is a high-end premium plan suitable for small businesses or extremely tech-heavy homes where multiple users are engaged in very data-intensive activities. It supports virtually all online activities, including cloud computing, virtual reality applications, and seamless 4K or 8K video streaming.
- Data Cap: No limits on data usage, allowing for uninterrupted service even with heavy usage.
- Fiber 5 Gig Plan
- Price: $189.95 per month
- Speed: Up to 5 Gbps download and upload
- Features: EarthLink’s most premium plan, offers blistering speeds ideal for power users, large households with many connected devices, or businesses that require super-fast and ultra-reliable internet. It’s perfect for hosting large servers, remote working for multiple employees, or massive data uploads and downloads.
- Data Cap: Like other EarthLink fiber plans, this plan has unlimited data, ensuring no interruptions or slowdowns due to high usage.
DSL Internet Plans
EarthLink also offers Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) internet plans, which use telephone lines to deliver internet service. These plans are ideal for customers living in areas where fiber infrastructure is unavailable but still need reliable internet access. While DSL doesn’t match fiber speeds, EarthLink’s DSL plans provide enough bandwidth for basic internet needs.
- DSL 3 Mbps to 50 Mbps Plans
- Price: Ranges from $54.95 to $64.95 per month
- Speed: From 3 Mbps to 50 Mbps, depending on the plan and location
- Features: These plans are suitable for light internet users who mostly browse the web, send emails, and stream video in standard definition. Higher-speed plans (50 Mbps) can support more demanding tasks, such as HD video streaming or moderate online gaming.
- Data Cap: Like the fiber plans, DSL plans also come with unlimited data, making them appealing to users who want to avoid data overage charges.
Fixed Wireless Plans
EarthLink offers fixed wireless plans that use wireless signals to provide internet access for users in remote or rural areas with limited wired internet options.
- EarthLink LTE Home Plans
- Price: Ranges from $64.95 to $149.95 per month
- Speed: Up to 100 Mbps, depending on the data cap and signal strength
- Features: These plans are designed for areas where DSL or fiber is not
Wireless Home Internet FAQs
- Why Wireless Home Internet from EarthLink
- Does Wireless Internet Use 5G for Home Internet?
- What Speeds Can I Get with Wireless Home Internet?
- How Do I Choose the Right Wireless Home Internet Data Plan for Me?
- How Do I Set Up EarthLink Wireless Home Internet?
- How many devices can I purchase? How many will I need?
- How many wireless devices can I connect to my WiFi router?
- Does this service have a contract?
- What kind of speeds can I expect?
- What do data limits mean?
- What if I need more data later? What if I run out of data before the end of the month? How much is additional data? How much would it cost to upgrade?