Brightspeed vs Metronet
Metronet ranks higher on our formula, 82 to 81 on each provider's best plan. Brightspeed is cheaper over two years (from $39/mo all-in), and Metronet sells the faster top plan (5 Gbps).
Prices last checked September 2026.
Side by side
Brightspeed and Metronet compared
Real cost is the two-year monthly average with the promo step-up, equipment rental and installation folded in.
| Measure | Brightspeed | Metronet |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fiber, DSL | Fiber |
| Fastest plan | 2 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
| Upload on fastest plan | 2 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
| Lowest advertised price | $39/mo | $50/mo |
| Lowest real cost | $39/mo | $50/mo |
| Price steps up after promo | No | No |
| Data caps | None | None |
| Contracts | None required | None required |
| Equipment fee | Included | Included |
| States served | 20 | 14 |
| Our rating (best plan) | 81/100 | 82/100 |
Plans
Every plan from both
Brightspeed
FiberDSLNot yet checked- Fiber 200200 Mbps · $39/mo · real $39
- Fiber 500500 Mbps · $49/mo · real $49
- Fiber 1 Gig1 Gbps · $69/mo · real $69
- Fiber 2 Gig2 Gbps · $99/mo · real $99
Metronet
FiberNot yet checked- 500 Mbps500 Mbps · $50/mo · real $50
- 1 Gig1 Gbps · $60/mo · real $60
- 2 Gig2 Gbps · $70/mo · real $70
- 5 Gig5 Gbps · $110/mo · real $110
Honest assessment
Where each one wins
Brightspeed
- Aggressive fiber pricing
- Building in towns big carriers ignore
- No data caps on fiber
- Copper DSL still the only option in much of the footprint
- Young brand, thin support
- Coverage changes month to month
Metronet
- $60 gigabit, symmetrical
- No data caps or contracts
- Builds where only cable existed
- Limited metro list
- Construction disruption during buildout
- Support hours are business-heavy
Head to head
Cities where Brightspeed and Metronet compete
Markets where we have both on record. Each page ranks every provider there.
Questions
Brightspeed vs Metronet, answered
Is Brightspeed or Metronet better?
Metronet ranks higher on our formula, 82 to 81 on each provider's best plan. Brightspeed is cheaper over two years (from $39/mo all-in), and Metronet sells the faster top plan (5 Gbps).
Which is cheaper, Brightspeed or Metronet?
Brightspeed has the lower real cost: $39 a month averaged over two years with fees included, against $50 for Metronet. The advertised entry prices are $39 for Brightspeed and $50 for Metronet.
Which is faster, Brightspeed or Metronet?
Metronet sells the faster top plan, at 5 Gbps down and 5 Gbps up. Brightspeed tops out at 2 Gbps down and 2 Gbps up. For most households upload speed matters more than the headline download figure.
Where can I get both Brightspeed and Metronet?
We have both on record in 4 markets, including Raleigh, NC; Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY. Availability still varies street by street.
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