Provider comparison
AT&T Fiber vs CenturyLink
An honest side-by-side on speed, pricing, coverage, and the real-world tradeoffs between AT&T Fiber and CenturyLink.
Side-by-side
| Feature | AT&T Fiber | CenturyLink |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | fiber | dsl, fiber |
| Top speed (download) | 5,000 Mbps | 940 Mbps |
| Symmetric upload? | Yes (fiber) | Yes (fiber) |
| Starting price | $55/mo | $30/mo |
| Footprint | Available in 22 US states with concentrated build-outs in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and the Midwest. | Largest legacy DSL footprint in the US; fiber growth concentrated in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Minneapolis, and Seattle. |
Pricing reflects each carrier's current promotional retail and may differ at your address.
AT&T Fiber
AT&T Fiber delivers symmetrical fiber-to-the-home in 22+ states, with 100% fiber plans up to 5 Gbps and unlimited data.
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CenturyLink (a Lumen brand) offers DSL across 36 states and continues to expand its Quantum Fiber network in select metros.
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