Our picks 90001 Edit ZIP code Why we chose these providers Sort by Coverage in the Midwest, South and California 300 - 5,000 Mbps $55 - $250 per month Check with AT&T Fiber Provider not available in 90001 Edit ZIP code Or call to learn more: (833) 579-0031 Coverage in the Mid-Atlantic and New England 300 - 2,000 Mbps $50 - $120 per month Check with Verizon Fios Provider not available in 90001 Edit ZIP code Or call to learn more: (888) 461-3204 Coverage in 29 states from CA to CT 500 - 5,000 Mbps $50 - $155 per month Check with Frontier Fiber Provider not available in 90001 Edit ZIP code Or call to learn more: (877) 870-0633 Coverage in Florida and the West 200 - 8,000 Mbps $45 - $165 per month Check with Quantum Fiber Provider not available in 90001 Edit ZIP code Or call to learn more: (866) 671-3650 Coverage in 19 markets and growing 1,000 - 8,000 Mbps $70 - $150 per month Check with Google Fiber Provider not available in 90001 Edit ZIP code Or call to learn more: (855) 500-4211 Coverage in FL, NC and the Midwest 100 - 3,000 Mbps $30 - $115 per month Check with Metronet Provider not available in 90001 Edit ZIP code Or call to learn more: (866) 671-3650 Coverage in suburban and rural areas in 18 states 100 - 1,000 Mbps $40 - $70 per month Check with Kinetic Internet Provider not available in 90001 Edit ZIP code Or call to learn more: (866) 671-3650 Found in three states, but mostly in Cincinnati 400 - 2,000 Mbps $45 - $85 per month Check with Altafiber Provider not available in 90001 Edit ZIP code Or call to learn more: (866) 671-3650 Coverage in the Pacific Northwest 100 - 50,000 Mbps $20 - $900 per month Check with Ziply Fiber Provider not available in 90001 Edit ZIP code Or call to learn more: (866) 671-3650 Coverage in the South and East 10 - 940 Mbps $50 - $79 per month Check with Brightspeed Broadband Provider not available in 90001 Edit ZIP code Or call to learn more: (866) 671-3650 Show 5 more
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Is fiber internet available in your area?
Fiber internet is often revered as the "gold standard" of broadband, due not only to its speed capacity, but its reliability, cost-efficiency and low latency. A recent CNET survey found that over 40% of US customers reported experiencing unreliable speeds from their internet service. So fiber could help solve that issue. However, it's currently the least available internet connection type. Why? Because expanding fiber networks is expensive, especially in rural or hard-to-reach areas where it makes more sense to use a fixed wireless approach.
Still, if you can get fiber at your address, we highly recommend it. Fiber internet service providers, like most ISPs, operate in specific areas, so only one or two may be available near you. It’s also possible that no fiber providers are available in your area. Or perhaps a fiber provider serves your ZIP code but not your specific address.
The best chance for fiber internet at your address comes from national internet providers such as AT&T Fiber, Frontier Fiber, Quantum Fiber and Verizon Fios. These ISPs have the largest fiber-optic networks in the country, and they're only getting larger. The Federal Communications Commission just approved Verizon Fios' acquisition of Frontier Fiber, and AT&T just announced plans to buy most of Quantum Fiber's network.
Additionally, cable providers like Optimum, Xfinity and Spectrum increasingly incorporate fiber connections throughout their service areas. My fiber internet, for example, comes from Comporium, a mostly cable ISP serving my local area in the suburban Charlotte area. Most recently, T-Mobile made headlines by purchasing Lumos' fiber internet network, with more plans for fiber expansion in the works.
Besides these national providers, there are plenty of smaller, regional fiber ISPs that may be available near you.
So how do you know if fiber internet is available in your area? Below you’ll find a rundown of the largest fiber ISPs and where they offer service, followed by tips for finding fiber internet near you.
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Connection Fiber Speed range 300 - 5,000 Mbps Price range $55 - $250 per month AT&T Fiber Coverage in the Midwest, South and California Our take - AT&T Fiber is the largest fiber provider in the US, with coverage spanning much of the South and Midwest, as well as California and parts of Nevada around Carson City and Reno. Otherwise, you won’t find AT&T Fiber much west of Texas or in the Northeast, where Verizon Fios is a popular choice for fiber internet. Of course, if AT&T's acquisition of most of Quantum Fiber's networks goes through, AT&T Fiber will have a much bigger presence in the West, specifically in states like Arizona, Colorado, Washington and Minnesota. Read full review Or call to learn more: (833) 579-0031 Check with AT&T Compare Connection Fiber Speed range 300 - 5,000 Mbps Price range $55 - $250 per month Pros and Cons Pros No contracts required to receive the lowest available price
No data caps for any fiber plans
Valuable perks and promotional offers Cons Much slower DSL plans are more prevalent than fiber options
Data caps enforced on all non-fiber plans Key Info Unlimited data
no contracts
equipment included Compare Check with AT&T Show more details Show more details Compare
Connection Fiber Speed range 300 - 2,000 Mbps Price range $50 - $120 per month Verizon Fios Coverage in the Mid-Atlantic and New England Our take - Available in nine states, Verizon Fios is second only to AT&T Fiber when it comes to fiber coverage. The provider primarily serves the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions, with coverage in major cities such as Baltimore, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York City and Washington, D.C. Notably, Verizon recently acquired Frontier Fiber in a $20 billion deal set to close in a year. Although it's too soon to say what that means for Frontier Fiber offerings, it's likely that Verizon will use this opportunity to expand Verizon Fios throughout the Midwest and Southwest. Read full review Or call to learn more: (888) 461-3204 Check with Verizon Compare Connection Fiber Speed range 300 - 2,000 Mbps Price range $50 - $120 per month Pros and Cons Pros All Verizon Fios plans are 100% fiber, with symmetrical download and upload speeds
No data caps or allowances on any plans
No term agreements necessary on any plans Cons Low fiber availability for a national company
While Fios and 5G are affordable, LTE and DSL options are pricey Key Info Unlimited data
no contracts
free equipment with gig service Compare Check with Verizon Show more details Show more details Compare
Connection Fiber Speed range 500 - 5,000 Mbps Price range $50 - $155 per month Frontier Fiber Coverage in 29 states from CA to CT Our take - Frontier has greatly increased its fiber coverage in recent years, expanding its availability from three to 29 states and counting. California, Florida and Texas are the biggest states with Frontier Fiber availability, but service can also be found from Minnesota to Connecticut and south to the Myrtle Beach area in South Carolina. Read full review Or call to learn more: (877) 870-0633 Check with Frontier Compare Connection Fiber Speed range 500 - 5,000 Mbps Price range $50 - $155 per month Pros and Cons Pros Wi-Fi router rental included in the price
Unlimited data
Fast fiber speeds Cons Spotty DSL speeds
Poor, but improving, customer satisfaction record
Term agreement required to get signup bonuses Key Info Unlimited data
no contracts
no equipment fee Compare Check with Frontier Show more details Show more details Compare
Connection Fiber Speed range 200 - 8,000 Mbps Price range $45 - $165 per month Quantum Fiber Coverage in Florida and the West Our take - Parent company Lumen Technologies recently sold some of its DSL and fiber-optic networks, but Quantum Fiber is still a leading fiber provider. Service is mostly available west of the Mississippi River -- Denver, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Seattle are popular Quantum Fiber markets, although service can also be found in much of Florida. Read full review Or call to learn more: (866) 671-3650 Check with Quantum Compare Connection Fiber Speed range 200 - 8,000 Mbps Price range $45 - $165 per month Pros and Cons Pros Fast upload and download speeds
No data caps, no contracts
Price for life guarantee Cons Availability limited to select areas
Few plan options Key Info Unlimited data
low price increase Compare Check with Quantum Show more details Show more details Compare
Connection Fiber Speed range 1,000 - 8,000 Mbps Price range $70 - $150 per month Google Fiber Coverage in 19 markets and growing Our take - Like Frontier Fiber, Google Fiber has been persistently expanding its fiber coverage in recent years. Availability in existing markets like Atlanta, Huntsville, Alabama, Kansas City and Raleigh, North Carolina, has improved, but Google Fiber has expanded into new cities, including West Des Moines, Iowa, and Mesa, Arizona, with plans for more to come. Read full review Or call to learn more: (855) 500-4211 Check with Google Compare Connection Fiber Speed range 1,000 - 8,000 Mbps Price range $70 - $150 per month Pros and Cons Pros Speeds start at 1Gbps
No equipment fees, data caps or contracts
Continuing fiber expansion Cons No cheap plan options Fiber network still has room to grow Key Info Unlimited data
no contracts
equipment included Compare Check with Google Show more details Show more details Compare
Connection Fiber Speed range 100 - 3,000 Mbps Price range $30 - $115 per month Metronet Coverage in FL, NC and the Midwest Our take - Those in Daytona Beach or Tallahassee, Florida, or some of North Carolina’s smaller cities like Fayetteville, Greenville and Hickory may be serviceable for Metronet. Additionally, Metronet covers parts of the Midwest with serviceability greatest in Indiana, south of Minneapolis and west of Chicago. Read full review Or call to learn more: (866) 671-3650 Check with Metronet Compare Connection Fiber Speed range 100 - 3,000 Mbps Price range $30 - $115 per month Key Info Unlimited data
no contracts
no equipment fee Compare Check with Metronet Show more details Show more details Compare
Connection Fiber Speed range 100 - 1,000 Mbps Price range $40 - $70 per month Kinetic by Windstream Coverage in suburban and rural areas in 18 states Our take - With service in 18 states, Kinetic has one of the largest coverage areas of any fiber provider. Actual availability is lower than most since the ISP largely operates in suburban and rural areas. Georgia and Kentucky have the greatest Kinetic serviceability, although the ISP also serves much of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nebraska and Texas. Read full review Or call to learn more: (866) 671-3650 Check with Kinetic Compare Connection Fiber Speed range 100 - 1,000 Mbps Price range $40 - $70 per month Pros and Cons Pros Fast speeds for rural areas
No data caps, no speed throttling, no contracts
Fiber expansion in the works Cons Speeds and pricing vary widely by location
No security plan included
Below average customer satisfaction Key Info Unlimited data
no contracts Compare Check with Kinetic Show more details Show more details Compare
Connection Fiber Speed range 400 - 2,000 Mbps Price range $45 - $85 per month Altafiber Found in three states, but mostly in Cincinnati Our take - Altafiber is a regional internet provider limited mostly to the Cincinnati metro area. Still, if you live in or near Cincinnati (specifically in parts of Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana), Altafiber is a competitive fiber internet option. Read full review Or call to learn more: (866) 671-3650 Check with Altafiber Compare Connection Fiber Speed range 400 - 2,000 Mbps Price range $45 - $85 per month Key Info No data caps
no contracts
first month free Compare Check with Altafiber Show more details Show more details Compare
Connection Fiber Speed range 100 - 50,000 Mbps Price range $20 - $900 per month Ziply Fiber Coverage in the Pacific Northwest Our take - Similar to Kinetic, Ziply Fiber largely caters to suburban and rural areas, bringing fiber internet to communities that are often overlooked for fiber connections. Ziply Fiber service areas include parts of Idaho, Oregon and Washington, including the greater Portland and Seattle areas, plus a bit of Montana around the city of Libby. Read full review Or call to learn more: (866) 671-3650 Check with Ziply Compare Connection Fiber Speed range 100 - 50,000 Mbps Price range $20 - $900 per month Pros and Cons Pros Straightforward, competitive pricing
No data caps, contracts or credit checks
Dedication to fiber expansion, even in rural areas Cons Lots of room to grow fiber network
"B" rating by the Better Business Bureau Key Info Unlimited data
no contracts
fast rural internet connection Compare Check with Ziply Show more details Show more details Compare
Connection DSL, fiber Speed range 10 - 940 Mbps Price range $50 - $79 per month Brightspeed Coverage in the South and East Our take - When Lumen Technologies (CenturyLink/Quantum Fiber) sold a chunk of its network, most of it went to Connect Holding, the parent company of Brightspeed. The provider’s coverage area includes many markets formerly served by CenturyLink, including parts of Indiana, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin, and much of Missouri, eastern North Carolina and central Ohio. Read full review Or call to learn more: (866) 671-3650 Check with Brightspeed Compare Connection DSL, fiber Speed range 10 - 940 Mbps Price range $50 - $79 per month Pros and Cons Pros A fixed rate for all plans
Unlimited data
No contracts
Installation fee waived for some plans Cons Availability in 20 states
Fiber coverage is very limited
Customer satisfaction could improve Key Info Unlimited data
no contracts Compare Check with Brightspeed Show more details Show more details Compare
Top fiber internet providers compared
Please note that the plans below show each provider's cheapest available tier. Overall, the best selection for you -- and most cost-effective plan -- might be a different tier that provides a faster speed at a higher price but a better value. To more fully understand this value-based approach, check out CNET's guide to examining the cost per Mbps.
Plan Starting price Max download speed Cost per Mbps Equipment fee AT&T Fiber 300
Read full review $55 300Mbps 18 cents None Brightspeed Fiber 300 $29 300Mbps 10 cents None Frontier Fiber 200
Read full review $30 200Mbps 15 cents None GoNetspeed 500 $45 500Mbps 9 cents None Google Fiber 1 Gig
Read full review $70 1,000Mbps 7 cents None Kinetic Fiber 100 $25 100Mbps 25 cents $11 (optional) Metronet 150
Read full review $35 100Mbps 23 cents None Quantum Fiber 200 $50 500Mbps 25 cents None Verizon Fios 300
Read full review $50 300Mbps 17 cents None Ziply Fiber 100/100 $20 100Mbps 20 cents $15 router rental (optional) Show more (5 items) Shop providers at my address
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Cable-first providers that offer fiber internet
Fiber is a top-tier technology when it comes to home internet. As a result, internet providers that traditionally used coaxial cable lines to run service have added fiber connections to their networks to keep up with industry demands.
How to find fiber internet in your area
Because fiber networks are costly for fiber internet companies to create, you may not be eligible for fiber internet unless you live close to a big city, where fiber networks already exist. ISP search tools, like the one on this page, are a great starting point for finding internet providers in your area, fiber or otherwise.
If you’re setting up internet in a new place, ask your neighbors (posts to Facebook neighborhood groups or Nextdoor are sure to get some responses) about which internet providers they use and why. Or, if you need internet for an apartment, check with the leasing office about available internet options for your home.
Keep in mind that a neighbor’s opinion may be relatively uninformed or biased, and a leasing office may have ulterior motives when recommending an internet provider. Be sure to do your own research when shopping for internet service.
How do I know if an internet provider is fiber?
Once you have an idea of the available internet providers in your area, there are a couple of surefire ways to distinguish a fiber provider from a non-fiber provider.
Many ISPs advertise a fiber product right in the name -- AT&T Fiber, Frontier Fiber, Google Fiber, Quantum Fiber and even Verizon Fios indicate fiber service. Others, like Brightspeed or Kinetic, that don’t have fiber specifically in the name, may add fiber to the plan name. Kinetic plans, for example, are either “High-speed internet,” which is a DSL-based service, or “Fiber.”
Keep an eye out for cable providers that boast "fiber-rich" internet connections. A fiber-rich cable network uses some fiber to boost speeds, but it's primarily coaxial cable. You can distinguish a fiber from a non-fiber provider through the upload speeds. Fiber is the only connection type capable of delivering symmetrical upload and download speeds. So if a plan offers the same (or close) upload and download speeds, it’s likely fiber.
Maximum available speeds may also point to a fiber connection. Cable and fiber are the only connection types that can reach multigigabit speeds, but maximum advertised speeds from cable reach at most 2,000Mbps, or 2 gigabits per second (Cox and Xfinity offer 2,000Mbps in select areas, Astound has a 1,500Mbps plan). Fiber, on the other hand, can reach much faster speeds, up to 5Gbps, 8Gbps or higher.
You can always ask a sales or customer service representative what connection type the internet provider uses.
How we chose the best available fiber ISPs
CNET’s broadband reviews and best lists often involve considering, researching and evaluating several different attributes, from availability and plan selection to service terms and customer satisfaction. To learn more, see our breakdown of how we review internet service providers.
For a list that focuses solely on availability such as the one above, coverage area and total units served are the biggest considerations.
Broadband maps and data from the Federal Communications Commission are our primary sources when determining an internet provider’s availability. Although imperfect, the data gives us a solid understanding of where an internet provider offers service and the connection type, such as fiber, that they use.
Using FCC data, we identified fiber internet providers with multi-state availability and coverage of at least 0.3% of households (around 500,000 units) nationwide. Qualifying providers are featured in the best list above.
Fiber internet in my area FAQ
Why isn't fiber internet available in more areas? Fiber internet requires a direct fiber-optic line to the home or at least to a nearby hub where a coaxial cable will carry the connection the rest of the way. Fiber-optic cables aren’t cheap, nor is the process of installing them. Read our explainer on fiber internet to uncover more. Deployment of new fiber lines takes time and typically occurs only in areas with high population density; locations where ISPs have a better chance of seeing a return on their investment.
When will fiber internet come to my area? According to the FCC, fiber availability is improving, indicating fiber providers are expanding their networks and coverage areas. From December 2022 to December 2023, fiber availability rose from 38% nationwide to around 43%, representing an increase of around 10 million units. Despite the improving availability, it’s difficult to say when you can expect to see fiber internet in your area. If you’re in a highly populated or growing area, particularly one with a local fiber provider or two, new fiber expansion may include your neighborhood in the near future. Most fiber providers allow potential customers to sign up to receive notifications when service comes to their area. You may also be able to fill out a service request form to help promote expansion in your area.