Frontier, a Verizon Company vs Spectrum
Frontier, a Verizon Company ranks higher on our formula, 81 to 65 on each provider's best plan. It is also cheaper over two years (from $30/mo all-in) and sells the faster top plan (5 Gbps).
Prices last checked September 2026.
Side by side
Frontier, a Verizon Company and Spectrum compared
Real cost is the two-year monthly average with the promo step-up, equipment rental and installation folded in.
| Measure | Frontier, a Verizon Company | Spectrum |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fiber, DSL | Cable, Fiber |
| Fastest plan | 5 Gbps | 2 Gbps |
| Upload on fastest plan | 5 Gbps | 100 Mbps |
| Lowest advertised price | $30/mo | $50/mo |
| Lowest real cost | $30/mo | $65/mo |
| Price steps up after promo | No | On some plans |
| Data caps | None | None |
| Contracts | None required | None required |
| Equipment fee | Included | Included |
| States served | 25 | 41 |
| Our rating (best plan) | 81/100 | 65/100 |
Plans
Every plan from both
Frontier, a Verizon Company
FiberDSLOut of date — checked Sep 11, 2026- Fiber 200200 Mbps · $30/mo · real $30
- Fiber 500500 Mbps · $45/mo · real $45
- Fiber 1 Gig1 Gbps · $65/mo · real $65
- Fiber 2 Gig2 Gbps · $99/mo · real $99
- Fiber 5 Gig5 Gbps · $130/mo · real $130
Spectrum
CableFiberOut of date — checked Sep 11, 2026- Internet500 Mbps · $50/mo · real $65
- Internet Premier1 Gbps · $70/mo · real $85
- Internet Gig+2 Gbps · $90/mo · real $105
Honest assessment
Where each one wins
Frontier, a Verizon Company
- $65 gigabit with equipment included
- Symmetrical, no data cap
- Multi-gig in many markets
- Legacy DSL still sold in unbuilt areas
- Plans and branding still shifting after the Verizon acquisition
- Availability is street-by-street
Spectrum
- No data caps anywhere
- No term contract
- Free modem included
- Big price jump after 12 months
- Upload capped at 35 Mbps on most tiers
- WiFi router costs extra
Head to head
Cities where Frontier, a Verizon Company and Spectrum compete
Markets where we have both on record. Each page ranks every provider there.
Questions
Frontier, a Verizon Company vs Spectrum, answered
Is Frontier, a Verizon Company or Spectrum better?
Frontier, a Verizon Company ranks higher on our formula, 81 to 65 on each provider's best plan. It is also cheaper over two years (from $30/mo all-in) and sells the faster top plan (5 Gbps).
Which is cheaper, Frontier, a Verizon Company or Spectrum?
Frontier, a Verizon Company has the lower real cost: $30 a month averaged over two years with fees included, against $65 for Spectrum. The advertised entry prices are $30 for Frontier, a Verizon Company and $50 for Spectrum.
Which is faster, Frontier, a Verizon Company or Spectrum?
Frontier, a Verizon Company sells the faster top plan, at 5 Gbps down and 5 Gbps up. Spectrum tops out at 2 Gbps down and 100 Mbps up. For most households upload speed matters more than the headline download figure.
Where can I get both Frontier, a Verizon Company and Spectrum?
We have both on record in 11 markets, including Los Angeles, CA; Long Beach, CA; Anaheim, CA; Riverside, CA; Dallas, TX. Availability still varies street by street.
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