Metronet internet alternatives
Staff rating
4.2
Customer rating
4.4
(7)Price: $20.00 - $119.95/moSpeed: 2 Gigabit - 1 Gbps
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Alternatives to Metronet: Which is better?
MetroNet mostly competes with other fiber internet companies and cable internet companies. Against DSL, fixed wireless, and satellite internet, MetroNet is almost always the better choice if it’s available in your area.
Metronet vs. AT&T: If you live in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, or North Carolina, you might have a choice between Metronet and AT&T. Both offer fiber internet, but which is a better deal depends on how much speed you want. Metronet’s 1-gig plan beats AT&T’s, but AT&T offers a better value at other speeds. Neither company requires a contract or charges for equipment, but getting started with AT&T will cost you around $100 more upfront. That said, AT&T has fewer hidden fees on its monthly bills.
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Metronet vs. Spectrum: In most places, Metronet competes with Spectrum’s cable service, but you might find Spectrum’s fiber service too. Either way, Metronet is nearly always the better deal, especially when you consider Spectrum’s equipment and installation fees. Metronet’s customer service is also much better.
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Metronet vs. CenturyLink: Metronet and CenturyLink serve many of the same regions, and Metronet beats Centurylink in them all. Mostly, you’ll be comparing Metronet to CenturyLink’s DSL service, and that’s an easy win for Metronet, which offers far faster speeds for way less money. CenturyLink’s fiber plans are more competitive, but Metronet’s lower prices beat them out—and that’s before we factor in CenturyLink’s installation and equipment fees.
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Where is Metronet available?
Metronet is a relatively small regional provider serving mostly small towns and suburbs, so availability is limited. However, it is growing. The ISP is headquartered in Indiana but recently merged with another small provider based in Texas, which will expand its coverage to as many as 15 states.
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AT&T
Staff rating
4.5
Customer rating
4.1
- Plans starting at $55.00 - $180.00
- Download speeds up to 5000Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 5000Mbps
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Spectrum
Staff rating
3.5
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $29.99 - $169.97
- Download speeds up to 1 Gbps
- Upload speeds up to 1 Gbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
CenturyLink
Staff rating
4.0
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $30.00 - $110.00
- Download speeds up to 940Mb
- Upload speeds up to 940Mb
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Google Fiber
Staff rating
4.3
Customer rating
4.6
- Plans starting at $70.00 - $100.00
- Download speeds up to 2000 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 1000 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
Optimum
Staff rating
4.1
Customer rating
3.7
- Plans starting at $15.00 - $195.00
- Download speeds up to 940 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to n/a
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Sparklight
Staff rating
3.2
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $35.00 - $214.75
- Download speeds up to 940 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 60 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
Xfinity
Staff rating
4.2
Customer rating
4.2
- Plans starting at $19.99 - $600.00
- Download speeds up to 6000 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 6000 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, visit the provider's website.
Mediacom
Staff rating
3.3
Customer rating
3.5
- Plans starting at $24.99 - $139.99
- Download speeds up to 1000 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 5 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Cox Communications
Staff rating
3.6
Customer rating
4.1
- Plans starting at $20.00 - $218.99
- Download speeds up to 2 Gbps
- Upload speeds up to 2 Gbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
Viasat
Staff rating
2.2
Customer rating
3.7
- Plans starting at $30.00 - $349.99
- Download speeds up to 100 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 3 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
Frontier Communications
Staff rating
4.2
Customer rating
3.9
- Plans starting at $49.99 - $164.99
- Download speeds up to 5000 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 5000 Mbps
Disclaimer: Subject to availability. Cannot be combined with other offers. Other restrictions, Frontier policies and service terms apply. For a list of terms, view disclaimers
EarthLink
Staff rating
4.0
Customer rating
4.2
- Plans starting at $59.95 - $149.95
- Download speeds up to 100 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 1 Gigabit
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
HughesNet
Staff rating
3.8
Customer rating
3.1
- Plans starting at $49.99 - $174.99
- Download speeds up to 25 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 3 Mbps
The HughesNet Gen5 service plans are designed to deliver download speeds of 25 Mbps and upload speeds of 3 Mbps, but individual customers may experience different speeds at different times of the day. Speeds and uninterrupted use are not guaranteed and may vary based on a variety of factors including: the configuration of your computer, the number of concurrent users, network or Internet congestion, the capabilities and content of the websites you are accessing, network management practices as deemed necessary, and other factors. When you connect to the HughesNet service using Wi-Fi, your experience will vary based on your proximity to the Wi-Fi source and the strength of the signal.
Astound Broadband
Staff rating
4.2
Customer rating
4.0
- Plans starting at $19.99 - $135.89
- Download speeds up to 1200 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 50 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply. For offer details, view disclaimers
T-Mobile
Staff rating
3.7
Customer rating
4.2
- Plans starting at $50.00
- Download speeds up to 182 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 23 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
Starlink
Staff rating
2.6
Customer rating
4.7
- Plans starting at $120.00 - $250.00
- Download speeds up to 100 Mbps
- Upload speeds up to 10 Mbps
Disclaimer: Availability and pricing are subject to location. Conditions apply.
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