The examples below show the kinds of packages our specialists compare every day. Your real options depend on which providers reach your address.
Essentials
Browsing, email, HD streaming and video calls for one to three people.
Plus taxes and fees. Promotional terms vary.
Family fiber
Multiple 4K streams, remote work and gaming across a busy household.
Plus taxes and fees. Promotional terms vary.
Gig performance
Large households, home offices, creators and heavy upload workloads.
Plus taxes and fees. Promotional terms vary.
Local & essentials
Local networks, news and general entertainment for everyday viewing.
Plus taxes, fees and equipment charges.
Entertainment plus
Sports, family and lifestyle networks with multi-room viewing.
Plus taxes, fees and equipment charges.
Premium & sports
The widest line-ups, premium movie networks and sports packages.
Plus taxes, fees and equipment charges.
Double play
One provider, one bill, for households that want both services together.
Plus taxes, fees and equipment charges.
Triple play
Internet, television and home phone combined on a single account.
Plus taxes, fees and equipment charges.
Internet + Voice
Broadband with a home phone line, without a television package.
Plus taxes, fees and equipment charges.
Small office
A single site with a small team, card payments and cloud applications.
Pricing depends on site, term and service level.
Business fiber
Higher concurrency, VoIP and video conferencing across a busy office.
Pricing depends on site, term and service level.
Multi-site
Consistent connectivity across several branches, coordinated centrally.
Pricing depends on sites, term and service level.
* Example pricing shown for illustration only and does not constitute an offer. Read our full disclaimer.
A practical guide to matching a speed tier to how your home uses the connection.
| Speed tier | Best for | Simultaneous 4K streams | Remote work | Gaming & uploads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 100 Mbps | 1–3 people, light usage | 1–2 | Occasional | Casual |
| 200–300 Mbps | 3–4 people, mixed usage | 2–3 | Daily, one person | Comfortable |
| 500 Mbps | Busy families, 4–6 people | 4–5 | Daily, two people | Strong |
| 1 Gbps | Large households, home offices | 6+ | Multiple people, video calls | Excellent, especially on fiber |
| 2 Gbps+ | Creators, heavy uploaders, business | Many | Whole team | Large file transfers |
Real-world speeds depend on the provider, connection type, in-home wiring, Wi‑Fi equipment and the number of devices in use. Fiber connections typically offer far higher upload speeds than cable or DSL at the same download tier.
These are the questions we raise with every customer before an order is placed.
Many advertised prices apply for a fixed introductory term. Ask what the rate becomes afterwards.
Routers, receivers and DVRs may be included, leased monthly, or purchased outright.
Government charges and provider fees are added on top of the plan rate and vary by state.
Month-to-month versus a one or two-year agreement, and any early termination charges.
Professional installation, self-install kits and activation fees differ between providers.
Discounts sometimes depend on keeping all services active, or on autopay and paperless billing.
Examples only go so far. Tell us your ZIP code and we will bring back what is really on the table.
