Provider comparison
Spectrum vs Verizon Fios
An honest side-by-side on speed, pricing, coverage, and the real-world tradeoffs between Spectrum and Verizon Fios.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Spectrum | Verizon Fios |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | cable | fiber |
| Top speed (download) | 1,000 Mbps | 2,300 Mbps |
| Symmetric upload? | No | Yes (fiber) |
| Starting price | $50/mo | $50/mo |
| Footprint | 41 states; strongest presence in the Carolinas, Texas, New York, Ohio, and the Pacific Northwest. | Available across NY, NJ, PA, MA, RI, CT, MD, VA, DE, and Washington DC. |
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.
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Verizon Fios is a fiber-to-the-home network covering the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast US, offering symmetrical plans up to 2 Gbps.
See full Verizon Fios plans