Broadband Internet Providers Near You

Broadband internet is high-speed internet access that is always on and faster than traditional dial-up. The FCC defines broadband as at least 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload. Common broadband types include fiber, cable, DSL, 5G, satellite, and fixed wireless.

Broadband is your internet connection — the service from your ISP. WiFi is the wireless signal your router creates to connect your devices to that broadband connection. You need broadband first; WiFi is how you access it wirelessly inside your home.

Broadband speeds range from 25 Mbps (minimum FCC definition) to 8 Gbps (top-tier fiber). Most households use 100-500 Mbps plans. The average US broadband speed is around 200 Mbps download.

Major broadband providers include fiber companies (AT&T Fiber, Frontier, Brightspeed), cable companies (Spectrum, Xfinity, Cox), 5G providers (T-Mobile, Verizon), and satellite providers (Starlink, Viasat). Availability depends on your address.

Enter your ZIP code or address in our availability checker to see every broadband provider and plan available at your specific location. Results include speeds, prices, and connection types.

Yes, though options may be more limited. Satellite internet (Starlink, Viasat) is available nationwide. 5G home internet covers 98% of Americans. Fixed wireless and DSL serve many rural areas. New fiber buildouts are expanding into rural communities.