Provider comparison
Metronet vs Spectrum
An honest side-by-side on speed, pricing, coverage, and the real-world tradeoffs between Metronet and Spectrum.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Metronet | Spectrum |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | fiber | cable |
| Top speed (download) | 5,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps |
| Symmetric upload? | Yes (fiber) | No |
| Starting price | $50/mo | $50/mo |
| Footprint | Active in IL, IN, MI, OH, KY, NC, FL, IA, KS, MN, and across 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.
Metronet
Metronet is one of the largest independent US fiber-to-the-home providers, offering symmetrical plans up to 5 Gbps.
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Spectrum, owned by Charter Communications, is the second-largest US cable internet provider, offering uncapped cable plans across 41 states.
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