Compare top cable internet providers on speed, price, data caps and availability

See how Xfinity, Spectrum, Cox, Optimum, WOW!, Mediacom and Sparklight compare on speeds, pricing, and data caps in 2025. Read More

Best fiber internet providers of 2025: Compare plans, prices and speeds

Compare the best fiber internet providers in your area. Find top speeds, cheapest plans and availability from AT&T, Verizon, Google Fiber and more. Read More

Best and Worst Home Internet Providers

CR members knock many of the biggest internet service providers, such as Cox, Optimum, Spectrum, and XFinity. But some smaller ISPs earn top scores in our survey.Nearly half the ISPs in CR's ... Read More

Data Doctors: How to choose a new internet provider

Q: I’m moving to a new area and want to know how to pick the best internet option. A: Choosing the right internet provider can be trickier than it seems, especially if you’re moving somewhere with ... Read More

The 3 Best Providers for 5G Home Internet, Compared

Verizon regularly throws out the red carpet for new customers, and Verizon 5G Home Internet is no different. Verizon offers standard additions like unlimited data, contract-free service, and flat-rate ... Read More

Best Internet Provider (September 2025): Frontier Communications Named Top Choice for Reliable Connectivity by Expert Consumers

Frontier Communications - a U.S. internet service provider focused on delivering high-speed fiber and broadband connectivity with a commitment to reliability, simplicity, and expanding access This ... Read More

If You Want the Best Cell and Internet Service in 2025, Go With These Brands

Data from 'millions' of consumer tests suggests you might want to switch to this mobile carrier and fixed internet provider, according to Ookla. The best mobile carrier and internet service providers ... Read More

New Speed Test Data Reveals the Nation's Fastest Internet Service Provider

Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband. His 20+ years of experience as a writer and editor include time at the broadband marketplace Allconnect, as well as working with clients like ... Read More