Provider comparison
Spectrum vs Verizon 5G Home Internet
An honest side-by-side on speed, pricing, coverage, and the real-world tradeoffs between Spectrum and Verizon 5G Home Internet.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Spectrum | Verizon 5G Home Internet |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | cable | 5g-home, fixed-wireless |
| Top speed (download) | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps |
| Symmetric upload? | No | No |
| Starting price | $50/mo | $50/mo |
| Footprint | 41 states; strongest presence in the Carolinas, Texas, New York, Ohio, and the Pacific Northwest. | Coverage in 900+ cities, with the densest availability in major metros across all 50 states. |
Pricing reflects each carrier's current promotional retail and may differ at your address.
Spectrum
Spectrum, owned by Charter Communications, is the second-largest US cable internet provider, offering uncapped cable plans across 41 states.
See full Spectrum plansVerizon 5G Home Internet
Verizon 5G Home Internet uses 5G Ultra Wideband to deliver high-speed wireless home broadband with no annual contract.
See full Verizon 5G Home Internet plans