Provider comparison

AT&T Fiber vs Spectrum

An honest side-by-side on speed, pricing, coverage, and the real-world tradeoffs between AT&T Fiber and Spectrum.

Side-by-side

FeatureAT&T FiberSpectrum
Technologyfibercable
Top speed (download)5,000 Mbps1,000 Mbps
Symmetric upload?Yes (fiber)No
Starting price$55/mo$50/mo
FootprintAvailable in 22 US states with concentrated build-outs in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and the Midwest.41 states; strongest presence in the Carolinas, Texas, New York, Ohio, and the Pacific Northwest.

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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Spectrum

Spectrum, owned by Charter Communications, is the second-largest US cable internet provider, offering uncapped cable plans across 41 states.

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