Brightspeed vs Verizon Fios
Brightspeed ranks higher on our formula, 81 to 80 on each provider's best plan. Brightspeed is cheaper over two years (from $39/mo all-in), and Verizon Fios sells the faster top plan (5 Gbps).
Prices last checked September 2026.
Side by side
Brightspeed and Verizon Fios compared
Real cost is the two-year monthly average with the promo step-up, equipment rental and installation folded in.
| Measure | Brightspeed | Verizon Fios |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fiber, DSL | Fiber |
| Fastest plan | 2 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
| Upload on fastest plan | 2 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
| Lowest advertised price | $39/mo | $40/mo |
| Lowest real cost | $39/mo | $40/mo |
| Price steps up after promo | No | No |
| Data caps | None | None |
| Contracts | None required | None required |
| Equipment fee | Included | Included |
| States served | 20 | 10 |
| Our rating (best plan) | 81/100 | 80/100 |
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
Verizon Fios
FiberChecked Sep 11, 2026- 300 Mbps300 Mbps · $40/mo · real $40
- 500 Mbps500 Mbps · $75/mo · real $75
- 1 Gig940 Mbps · $90/mo · real $90
- 2 Gig2.3 Gbps · $100/mo · real $100
- 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
Verizon Fios
- Symmetrical fiber
- Multi-year price guarantee available
- Router included on gig tiers
- Only 10 states
- Not available in every building it passes
- Perks are bundled into higher tiers
Head to head
Cities where Brightspeed and Verizon Fios compete
Markets where we have both on record. Each page ranks every provider there.
Questions
Brightspeed vs Verizon Fios, answered
Is Brightspeed or Verizon Fios better?
Brightspeed ranks higher on our formula, 81 to 80 on each provider's best plan. Brightspeed is cheaper over two years (from $39/mo all-in), and Verizon Fios sells the faster top plan (5 Gbps).
Which is cheaper, Brightspeed or Verizon Fios?
Brightspeed has the lower real cost: $39 a month averaged over two years with fees included, against $40 for Verizon Fios. The advertised entry prices are $39 for Brightspeed and $40 for Verizon Fios.
Which is faster, Brightspeed or Verizon Fios?
Verizon Fios 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 Verizon Fios?
We have both on record in 3 markets, including Pittsburgh, PA; Allentown, PA; Richmond, VA. Availability still varies street by street.
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