Frontier Fiber vs AT&T Fiber
Frontier and AT&T are the two biggest pure-fiber ISPs in the U.S. Both offer multi-gig symmetrical plans with no data caps and no contracts.
Frontier Fiber
FiberBest for: Budget-conscious households that want price-lock fiber
- Starting
- $44.99/mo
- Top speed
- 5 Gbps
- Upload
- 500 Mbps – 5 Gbps (symmetrical)
- Contract
- No contract
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Equipment
- Whole-home Wi-Fi included
Pros
- Price-lock guarantee
- Lower starting price
- Symmetrical multi-gig
Things to consider
- Customer service ratings trail AT&T
- Coverage gaps in some regions
AT&T Fiber
FiberBest for: Households that prioritize reliability and support
- Starting
- $55.00/mo
- Top speed
- 5 Gbps
- Upload
- 300 Mbps – 5 Gbps (symmetrical)
- Contract
- No contract
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Equipment
- Wi-Fi 6 gateway included
Pros
- Top reliability scores
- Newer Wi-Fi 6 gateway
- Mobile bundle discounts
Things to consider
- Higher starting price
- No price-lock guarantee
Our verdict
Frontier wins on price, AT&T wins on reliability.
Both are excellent. Frontier is usually cheaper and often offers a price-lock guarantee; AT&T Fiber has a slight edge on reliability scores and gateway hardware.
FAQ
Frontier Fiber vs AT&T Fiber, answered
Which fiber is better?
Both deliver symmetrical multi-gig speeds. Frontier wins on price and price-lock; AT&T wins on reliability scores and gateway hardware.
Can I get both?
Rarely. Fiber providers typically don't overbuild each other, so most addresses have either Frontier or AT&T — not both.
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