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Fastest multi-gigabit internet plan
$20 – $900 per month
Best multi-gig internet plan for perks
Price: $150 per month
Best 3-gigabit internet plan
Price: $100 per month
Fiber
Fiber
Our take – This is your best, most affordable option to enter the multi-gig-verse. Google Fiber Home 3 Gig plan features a 3Gbps download and 2Gbps upload speed for a flat rate of $100 monthly. That works out to just 3 cents per Mbps and is cheaper than other providers’ 2Gbps offering. (Note: AT&T Fiber’s 2 gig plan features symmetrical download and upload speeds but costs $145 monthly.)
Fiber
Our multi-gig honorable mentions
The three options we listed above rose to the top of our list but aren’t available in all markets. Additional speedy plans offered by other ISPs might get your attention, but they have one or two caveats that keep them from our winner’s circle. Here are additional multi-gigabit plans from national providers.
- AT&T Fiber 5 Gig: AT&T once had the top spot in this list with its top-tier fiber internet offering. It was introduced at $180 a month for symmetrical 5Gbps speeds. Now, it lists for $245 monthly. That’s still a staggeringly low cost of 5 cents per Mbps. Currently, Frontier Fiber and Ziply Fiber offer cheaper rates than that.
- Frontier Fiber 2 Gig, 5 Gig and 7 Gig: Impressively, Frontier has rolled these multi-gig plans out to all fiber households within its footprint, which means about four million customers across 29 states. For context, AT&T’s multi-gigabit plans are available to more people (7 million) but are not yet available in all AT&T markets. Frontier’s offerings also has free Wi-Fi 6E equipment rental (Wi-Fi 7 equipment with the 7-gig plan), unlimited data, no contracts, no installation or activation fee and free multi-device security. Even better, Frontier recently lowered the introductory rates to $100 monthly for its 2 Gig and $130 monthly for its 5 Gig plan.
- Optimum 2 Gig Fiber and 5 Gig Fiber: Optimum, whose footprint includes both cable and fiber connections, has been working to vastly expand its fiber offerings. Just recently, Optimum has brought speeds of up to 8Gbps to West Orange, New Jersey residents. In select fiber markets, two multi-gig internet plans are available in Connecticut, Long Island, New Jersey and New York. The 2Gbps plan is $90 monthly, and the 5Gbps tier is $120 monthly. New customers for either multi-gigabit plan have the equipment included at no extra cost.
- Verizon Fios 2 Gig: Verizon Fios is often near the top regarding customer satisfaction numbers. Its 2Gbps tier is competitively priced at $110 per month and includes a free year-long subscription to Netflix and Max (with ads). In addition, you get to keep your monthly price of $110 for up to five years. It didn’t make the top of our list for the best multi-gig internet because it’s currently only available in New York City and surrounding areas.
- Xfinity Gigabit Pro: To its credit, Xfinity has been offering its multi-gigabit tier longer than other national providers. But at $300 a month, it’s also one of the most expensive plans. The 10Gbps plan is technically available in all cities within Xfinity’s footprint, but a site survey must first confirm availability for your address. Once you add the two-year contract requirement (with early termination fees looming if you bail early), a $20-a-month equipment rental charge and stiff activation and installation fees (potentially totaling $1,000), those top speeds can come with steep costs.
- Ziply Fiber 2 Gig, 5 Gig and 10 Gig: Ziply Fiber boasts the fastest speeds from an internet provider. Its 50Gbps plan will sure catch your attention. But you’ll pay a steep $900 a month for the top speeds. Fortunately, Ziply Fiber offers other multi-gig plans. The 2Gbps plan has a promo rate of $60 a month, as does the 5Gbps plan, which is excellently priced at $80 per month. The 10Gbps plan is a pricey $300 per month, but that’s a notable value of 3 cents per Mbps. All Ziply Fiber plans include unlimited data and require no contracts.
Top multi-gigabit internet plans compared
Note that the plans below show each provider’s fastest available speeds, which may not be available in your area. Overall, the best selection for you — and the most cost-effective plan — might be a different tier at a lower 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altafiber Fioptics 2 Gig | $80 | 2,000Mbps | 4 cents | $12 (optional) |
| AT&T Fiber 2000 Read full review |
$145 | 2,000Mbps | 7 cents | None |
| AT&T Fiber 5000 Read full review |
$245 | 5,000Mbps | 5 cents | None |
| Brightspeed Fiber 2 Gig | $89 | 2,000Mbps | 4 cents | None |
| Cox Go Beyond Fast Internet | $110 | 2,000Mbps | 5 cents | $15 (optional) |
| Frontier Fiber 2 Gig Read full review |
$100 | 2,000Mbps | 5 cents | None |
| Frontier Fiber 5 Gig Read full review |
$130 | 5,000Mbps | 3 cents | None |
| Frontier Fiber 7 Gig Read full review |
$200 | 7,000Mbps | 2 cents | None |
| Google Fiber Home 3 Gig Read full review |
$100 | 3,0000Mbps | 3 cents | None |
| Google Fiber Edge 8 Gig Read full review |
$150 | 8,000Mbps | 2 cents | None |
| Kinetic Fiber 2 Gig | $100 | 2,000Mbps | 5 cents | $11 (optional) |
| Metronet 2 Gig Read full review |
$70 | 2,000Mbps | 3 cents | None |
| Metronet 5 Gig Read full review |
$110 | 5,000Mbps | 2 cents | None |
| Optimum Fiber 2 Gig Read full review |
$90 | 2,000Mbps | 4 cents | None |
| Optimum Fiber 5 Gig Read full review |
$120 | 5,000Mbps | 2 cents | None |
| Optimum Fiber 8 Gig Read full review |
$280 | 8,000Mbps | 4 cents | None |
| Quantum Fiber 3 Gig | $100 | 3,000Mbps | 3 cents | None |
| Quantum Fiber 8 Gig | $165 | 8,000Mbps | 2 cents | None |
| Verizon Fios 2 Gig Read full review |
$110 | 2,300Mbps | 5 cents | None |
| Xfinity Gigabit X2 Read full review |
$90 | 2,000Mbps | 4 cents | $15 (optional) |
| Xfinity Gigabit Pro Read full review |
$300 | 10,000Mbps | 3 cents | $20 |
| Ziply Fiber 2 Gig | $60 | 2,000Mbps | 3 cents | $15 (optional) |
| Ziply Fiber 5 Gig | $80 | 5,000Mbps | 2 cents | $15 (optional) |
| Ziply Fiber 10 Gig | $300 | 10,000Mbps | 3 cents | $15 (optional) |
| Ziply Fiber 50 Gig | $900 | 50,000Mbps | 2 cents | $15 (optional) |
