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Frontier Fiber Internet Review: Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability

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In most markets, pricing on all Frontier Fiber plans is month to month, so there are no set price increases. Some areas, such as Charleston, South Carolina, West Virginia and Tampa, Florida, may have lower introductory pricing on select plans good for 12 months, after which the price increases to the standard (but still comparatively low) price.

What is the best Frontier Fiber plan for your home?

  • Fiber 200: Best for one to three users, up to 10 devices. Good for apartments and smaller households with a limited number of devices used for streaming or working from home.
  • Fiber 500Mbps: Best for three to five users, up to 20 devices. Good for moderate use, such as streaming on multiple TVs at once, working from home and connecting smart speakers and security cameras.
  • Fiber 1 Gig: Best for five to six users, 20 to 30 devices. Good for heavier use, including streaming in 4K, serious online gaming and connecting multiple devices per room. I have 1 gigabit internet (not from Frontier) and it exceeds my daily needs.
  • Fiber 2 Gig: Best for six to 10 users, 30 or more devices. Good for larger households with multiple users working or learning from home and streaming on separate devices. Ideal for an arsenal of smart home devices, from gaming consoles and TVs to speakers and cameras.
  • Fiber 5 Gig: Best for a virtually unlimited number of devices and uses. An uncompromisingly fast connection to satisfy any home.
  • Fiber 7 Gig: Supported by Wi-Fi 7, best for larger homes and a virtually unlimited number of devices and uses. These speeds optimize your experience for 4K streaming and online gaming. This plan includes an additional Eero Max 7 device, expanding your internet coverage to up to 2,500 square feet.

While the idea of high-speed internet is generally popular among home internet users, the average US household may not even need that much speed. According to the latest OpenVault report, smaller households of one or two members use 578Mbps or below and larger households with four or more members use 800Mbps. In other words, you may not even need to sign up for a gigabit or multi-gigabit service. Read our comprehensive guide and check how much speed your household needs.

Where can you get Frontier Fiber internet?

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Starting at $45 per month, Frontier Fiber’s 500Mbps plan offers plenty of speed for streaming, gaming and browsing the web on multiple devices at once. It also comes with unlimited data and no additional equipment costs. The fastest Frontier Fiber plan, Frontier 7 Gig, is available in select markets and arguably the best deal if you don’t mind paying $200 for internet each month. At under 3 cents per Mbps, this plan offers the lowest cost per Mbps of any Frontier Fiber option.

A fiber connection like the one you get with Frontier Fiber is excellent for gaming. Not only are speeds fast enough to support intense gaming on multiple devices, but the low latency makes for a smooth connection with less lagging.

For a smooth online gaming experience, latency should be around 50ms or lower. According to Frontier’s broadband labels, its fiber plans advertise a latency of 6ms, making it an ideal option for gaming.

Keep in mind that fully resetting your router will likely return it to factory settings and potentially delete any custom settings. If you just want to reboot your Frontier router to remedy slowed speeds or a spotty connection, you can do so by unplugging the device and plugging it back in after 10 seconds. This will avoid a factory reset and help to save your custom settings. To learn more, read our guide on how to reset your equipment and avoid internet issues.

If you’re certain you want to fully reset your Frontier router, locate the reset button on the back of the device and use a small instrument such as a paperclip to press and hold the button for 10 seconds. If you’re still stuck, you can also check out Frontier’s guide to restarting your router.

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Plan Monthly price Max speeds Fees and service details
Fiber 200 $30 200Mbps down, 200Mbps up No equipment fees, data caps or contracts
Fiber 500 $45 500Mbps down, 500Mbps up No equipment fees, data caps or contracts
Fiber 1 Gig $65 1,000Mbps down, 1,000Mbps up No equipment fees, data caps or contracts
Fiber 2 Gig $100 2,000Mbps down, 2,000Mbps up No equipment fees, data caps or contracts
Fiber 5 Gig $130 5,000Mbps down, 5,000Mbps up No equipment fees, data caps or contracts
Fiber 7 Gig $200 7,000Mbps down, 7,000Mbps up No equipment fees, data caps or contracts