Your Guide to Internet Services and Equipment
We have a crush on the internet. Actually, it's a little more than a crush . . . it's an obsession.
That's why CableTV.com gathers price, speed, and availability data on the most prominent internet service providers (ISPs) out there, so you can choose your provider confidently.
Not only that, but we can hook you up with the best internet equipment and VPNs around. Scroll down to read more about how to save on really, really fast internet.
Get the scoop on internet providers before you sign up
TBH, most internet service providers (ISPs) don’t have the best reputation. But don’t let that stop you from reading up and avoiding the headaches that come from making a snap decision.
Top internet providers
- Read Armstrong review
- Read Astound Broadband powered by RCN review
- Read Astound Broadband powered by Wave review
- Read Breezeline Review
- Read EarthLink review
- Read Frontier review
- Read HughesNet review
- Read Google Fiber review
- Read MetroNet review
- Read Midco review
- Read Quantum review
- Read Rise Broadband review
- Read Sparklight review
- Read Vyve Broadband review
- Read Windstream review
- Read Xtream powered by Mediacom review
- Read Ziply Fiber review
Save hundreds of dollars a year with the best ISP deals
Whether you end up bundling services or signing up for a smoking introductory rate, we can help you save some serious cash on your next ISP.
To help you skip the heartache of troublesome internet providers, we have five recommendations for the best internet providers.
Stellar deals take the edge off dreary internet contracts. With the right internet provider, you can get a free month of service, a prepaid card, or a contract buyout.
We’ve done the digging and rounded up some of the best bundles deals you’ll find anywhere on cable and internet service.
Compare top internet providers head to head
Our experts match up popular internet providers head to head and show no mercy. Check out how ISPs in your area square up against one another.
Cheap internet options are kinda our thing
On a budget? See if you qualify for low-income internet discounts, special offers, and more with our handy guides and reviews.
Your income bracket doesn’t have to limit your ability to access the internet. If your home needs a boost to cross the digital divide, take advantage of low-income internet options in your area.
If you’re more interested in the numbers after the dollar sign than the digits before the Mbps, you’re in the market for a cheap internet service provider.
Students can get free internet with help from community internet access points or internet service providers that offer the first 30–60 days of service free. Low-income families with students in K–12 can also get discounts on internet service.
You’ve got a need for speed, we get it
This one goes out to all our gamers, streamers, and content creators. When you’ve got the need, don’t skimp on the speed.
If you’re looking for high-speed internet, look no further. We’ve got the deets on all the fastest internet providers with upload speeds and download speeds like you wouldn’t believe.
Internet service providers use a lot of specialized language to talk about Wi-Fi and internet plans. But you don’t have to be confused about your internet plan anymore—we’re here to explain internet speeds so you can be a Wi-Fi wiz.
Find out about download speeds, upload speeds, Wi-Fi hacks, and more with our expert guide to internet speeds.
If you feel like your internet is running slower than usual, it might be because you’re using it for more than you used to.
Slow download and upload speeds can feel like your computer is in a pit of quicksand.
Rural internet can be fast and reliable
A lot of our lovely readers call wide-open fields and secluded mountains home. Who wouldn’t want to? The good news is that rural internet is getting faster and more reliable every year.
Your internet options for rural areas are limited because few internet providers build networks in small towns. However, Xfinity, CenturyLink, and Viasat all offer internet service in rural America.
There’s more to rural internet than slow, expensive satellite plans. We’ll help you find all your options—and create new opportunities.
The best satellite internet provider is Viasat because it’s widely available and gives you the best bang for your buck.
We geek out over modems and routers
Your internet is only as fast as your tech. Don’t get caught in the slow lane with a crappy modem or Wi-Fi router with the help of our expert guides.
To connect your home to the internet, you’ll need a modem and a router. While a modem/router combo usually takes up less space, separate devices are handy for flexibility and keeping up with the latest technology.
If you’re looking for a cable modem/router combo, it’s probably because you like to simplify. You don’t want two devices when one will do the job. We recommend the NETGEAR Nighthawk C7800.
If your provider is a cable internet provider (like Xfinity, Spectrum, and Cox), you can save up to $14 per month off your internet bill when you buy your own modem and router. Let us show you the best ones.
Stay secure with top VPNs
Russian bots! Malware! Government surveillance! Ain’t nobody got time for that. Check out our VPN content to stay safe and secure online.
We’ve tested the top VPN services to find the best and cheapest option for secure web browsing.
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