7,938ZIP codes where both compete
24,531AT&T ZIPs (FCC)
9,674Spectrum ZIPs (FCC)
Side by side
| AT&T | Spectrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | from $55/mo (July 2026) | from $30/mo (July 2026) |
| Top advertised speed | 5 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Technology | Fiber, Internet Air & DSL | Cable Internet |
| FCC footprint | 24,531 ZIPs / 49 states | 9,674 ZIPs / 42 states |
| Data caps | None | None |
| Price behavior | Flat-rate, no step-up | 12-mo promo, then standard |
| Uploads | Symmetrical on fiber | Up to ~35 Mbps on most cable tiers |
| Contract | None | None + buyout offer |
Coverage: FCC Broadband Data Collection (Dec 2024), residential filings. Pricing as dated per provider; promotional rates vary by address.
Which should you pick?
| If this is you | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber is at your address | AT&T | symmetrical fiber from $55 flat ($35 w/ wireless) beats cable |
| AT&T offers only Air/DSL there | Spectrum | 1 Gbps cable beats 5G-typical and DSL speeds |
| Lowest entry price | Spectrum | $30/mo first year vs $55 standalone fiber |
| Escaping another contract | Spectrum | buyout up to $500 |
See which one actually serves your address:
Call (855) 643-8023Frequently asked questions
Is AT&T Fiber faster than Spectrum?
Yes where built — AT&T Fiber tops at 5 Gbps symmetrical vs Spectrum’s 1 Gbps down / ~35 Mbps up. But AT&T’s footprint is fiber in only part of its territory; where it sells Internet Air or DSL instead, Spectrum’s cable is the faster service.
Is Spectrum cheaper than AT&T?
Year one, usually: $30–$60 promos vs AT&T’s flat $55–$80. From year two the gap closes or reverses as Spectrum steps up $25–$35 and AT&T stays flat. AT&T wireless customers get fiber from $35 — the cheapest option of all.
Where do AT&T and Spectrum compete?
In 7,938 ZIP codes per FCC Dec-2024 data — heaviest in Texas (Dallas, San Antonio, Austin), Los Angeles, the Carolinas, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Enter your ZIP to see which technologies each offers at your address.
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