Cheap Internet for Seniors, Tested and Reviewed by Tech Experts

Standard Cox Internet plans start at $50 per month for download speeds up to 300 Mbps, making them a middle-of-the-road option in terms of price. This is the rate for the first two years, after which it will increase to the standard rate (currently $70 per month). Cox currently has a promotional deal where you can get internet service for $40 a month if you add a mobile unlimited phone plan.

The company also has TV, telephone, and home security services. On May 16, 2025, Cox Communications merged with Charter Communications, Spectrum’s parent company, which provides broadband and cable in more than 40 U.S. states. Serving 7 million residences and businesses across 19 states, Cox offers a one-stop shop for your internet and home media needs. The company prides itself on getting you connected quickly, with free next-day delivery available for internet, TV, and voice orders placed before 1 p.m.

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We were impressed with how quick and effortless the setup was. Once we chose our plan online and paid the up-front costs, it took less than 24 hours to get the equipment in the mail and about 20 minutes to have our home internet up and running. Even if you choose the slowest Cox internet plan, you can still stream Netflix and surf the web on multiple devices.

Plus, Cox offers 24/7 live customer support. We could connect with an agent via text, live chat, or phone in a few minutes. When we had trouble setting up our modem, we called Cox and connected with an agent in around 15 minutes. A kind and helpful representative assisted us in resetting the modem and resolving the issue quickly.

Using the Cox online chat feature

We also like the Cox mobile app, which offers features similar to other providers, such as AT&T and CenturyLink. We could chat with customer support, manage our account, run a speed test, view our data usage, reset our equipment, and more

Using the Cox mobile app

Ready to learn more about Cox internet plans? Check our Cox internet review for additional details on this provider.

Pricing

Cox Internet starts at $50 for the Fast plan, which includes download speeds of up to 300 Mbps and no contract. Unlike CenturyLink, which has very different prices based on your location, Cox keeps its prices more or less the same, regardless of the area.

Households whose income is at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or those who participate in a low-income program like SNAP are eligible for the $30 per month ConnectAssist plan. Low-income households with at least one K-12 student may be eligible for the Connect2Compete plan, which is only $9.95 per month. Both of these plans offer advertised speeds of up to 100 Mbps.

Expert Insights

From Taylor Shuman, Senior Tech Expert

I’m a big fan of Cox’s pricing transparency and rates that stay consistent in different areas. I’ve experienced price hikes with some providers when I moved from one state to another, so Cox has a leg up on the competition here.

It’s crucial to remember that Cox charges a one-time, $25 activation fee and a monthly equipment rental fee of $5.99 on its standard plans. You can save $15 if you bundle internet with an eligible Cox mobile phone plan.

You can also spend a $60 flat fee to enjoy shows and movies with the Xumo Stream Box. The device works like cable TV, except it uses your internet rather than a traditional cable connection. These options are ideal for seniors who want to bundle their services for convenience and savings.

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If you want to turn things up a notch, you can opt for the Go Even Faster plan, which costs $80 per month for 500 Mbps. Unfortunately, the fastest plan is pricey: 1 Gbps is $110 per month, and 2 Gbps is a whopping $150 per month. Cox generally offers a good balance between speed and value, but you can get faster speeds for lower prices with providers such as Xfinity.

Cox also offers the StraightUp prepaid internet plan for $50 per month, including taxes and fees. This pay-as-you-go plan delivers download speeds up to 100 Mbps. It requires no credit check, deposit, or term agreement. With StraightUp, you’ll also receive a Wi-Fi modem at no cost. We love this affordable option for those on a tight budget or fixed income.

Speed and Reliability

We tested Cox Internet and were happy with both the speeds and the consistency of the connection. For a week, we had no issues with our internet suddenly dropping out. A team member had Cox for two years and experienced just one brief internet outage.

We went with the 100 Mbps plan and tested the speed at various times throughout the day. On average, we recorded a download speed of 114 Mbps. That shocked us, because it was faster than the speed our plan advertised!

We haven’t seen that with other cheap internet providers on our list. The connection offered more than enough to connect multiple mobile phones, computers, and streaming devices simultaneously.

Running a speed test for Cox internet

Service Area

Cox Internet covers 689 service areas across 19 states, including California, Arizona, and Florida. Cox Internet can reach millions of seniors nationwide, but its service area is still far smaller than that of Spectrum, AT&T, and Xfinity. CenturyLink is the only provider on this list that offers a smaller service area. If you live in one of the 19 states Cox serves, however, the competitive prices and bundling offers are worth considering.

AT&T offers affordable fiber plans starting at $65 per month with speeds up to 300 Mbps. If you qualify for the low-income plan, Access from AT&T, plans start at $30 per month, just like Cox. As a top provider of internet, wireless phone service, and TV, AT&T is the ideal option for bundling.

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AT&T also knocks customer satisfaction out of the park. If you live in the western or north central United States, you’re in luck — AT&T is rated No. 1 in customer satisfaction for residential internet service in those regions by J.D. Power.1

All the representatives we spoke with were kind and patient, and they helped us resolve any issues. One of our tech team members has been an AT&T customer for years, commending the company’s reliable support.

In one instance, we needed to switch the account holder’s name on our plan. It was a lengthy process, and the representative we worked with was friendly and made just the right amount of small talk during the hour-long process. It made the switch much less painful!

That said, we occasionally had to wait longer to contact an AT&T agent than we did with Cox or Xfinity. On one occasion, we spent nearly 30 minutes just to get our questions answered. That wasn’t the norm, though. We typically were connected with an agent in under five minutes.

We’re also big fans of AT&T’s Smart Home Manager mobile app. You can run a speed test, test your signal strength, troubleshoot connection issues, view the devices using your network, and more. It makes it easy to manage all things internet in one place!

Using the Smart Home Manager app

Pricing

AT&T’s plans offer free installation, no deposit, no contract, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps for qualifying customers. Access from AT&T can cost up to $30 monthly for qualifying low-income households.

In the past, you could even get the plan for free via the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), but ACP benefits officially ended in April 2024.

If you don’t qualify for Access from AT&T, other reasonably priced options are available. AT&T fiber internet costs $65 per month, with advertised download speeds up to 300 Mbps. You can even get download speeds of up to 2 Gbps for $155 per month. That means you can get speedier service per dollar with AT&T than with Cox or CenturyLink.

» Dive Deeper: AT&T Internet Review

AT&T’s fees are pretty expensive, though. The provider charges a $49 activation fee, for example, which is almost double Cox’s fee. Equipment rental fees start at $10 monthly. If you request professional installation, you’ll pay a one-time fee of $149.

Even if you choose self-installation, you may have to pay a fee of $99 if you require assistance from AT&T. All of these hidden fees can add up, so it’s critical to read the fine print. The upside is that AT&T will reimburse your cancellation fees if you switch from another provider.

AT&T doesn’t offer fiber internet everywhere. Costs are low and speeds are high, but you may lack access to fiber in your area. AT&T also offers bundles with TV and mobile phone service in select areas. The prices, however, aren’t as favorable as those for bundling with Cox. Bundling fiber internet with DIRECTV, for example, starts at $124.99 per month, plus taxes and fees.

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Speed and Reliability

AT&T is fast and reliable. A tech team member has had AT&T’s 50 Mbps internet plan (no longer available to new customers) for several years. She lives in a household of four, packed with streamers and remote workers, and her connection is always strong. When she performed speed tests, she averaged a download speed of around 46 Mbps.

Our speed test while using AT&T internet

Our team also tested AT&T’s 300 Mbps fiber plan and recorded an average download speed of about 127 Mbps. That means we got a little less than half of the advertised speed for our plan. Considering the plan costs only $60 per month, these speeds were solid and allowed us to stream in HD on multiple devices without interruption. We also didn’t experience any outages or downtime during testing.

Service Area

AT&T fiber internet is available in 23 states. Some states with substantial coverage from AT&T include Texas, Georgia, and Illinois. AT&T has invested heavily in its fiber network and offers internet to more households than Cox and CenturyLink, but it still lags far behind Xfinity and Spectrum. Xfinity and Spectrum offer internet service in almost twice as many states as AT&T.

Xfinity, part of media giant Comcast, is available in 41 states, giving it one of the largest service areas on this list. In some areas, the company offers affordable plans starting at $19.99 per month with download speeds of up to 150 Mbps. Plan availability varies by location. Depending on where you live, internet plans may start at 300 Mbps for $55 for five years or $40 per month for one year of service. The company’s competitive pricing, plans, bundles, and add-ons are all pros in our book.

Expert Insights

From Taylor Shuman, Senior Tech Expert

Xfinity is one of the most widely available internet providers I’ve tested. My family and I have had Xfinity in three different states, and we’ve experienced consistent speeds and reliability, regardless of the location.

We were impressed with Xfinity’s internet offerings, from the affordable plans to the millions of secure hotspots nationwide. Bundling with Xfinity is also great, whether you’re looking for mobile, home security, TV, or even a landline. For seniors who want to bundle TV and internet but don’t want to deal with complicated button layouts, we highly recommend the free Flex 4K streaming TV box, including a voice-controlled remote!

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One of our favorite things about Xfinity is the hassle-free order and setup process. We called Xfinity to ask questions and sign up for a plan (which you can also do online). The representative we spoke with offered a promotion we hadn’t seen online.

Within 30 minutes, we were signed up for a plan and headed to our local Xfinity store to pick up the equipment. Once we got home, we followed the prompts in Xfinity’s mobile app to set up our Wi-Fi password and get online. It was headache-free and quick!

Testing out Xfinity Internet

Like AT&T, Xfinity’s pricing may increase substantially after the introductory period. That’s typical with most internet providers, though. We can happily report that Xfinity offers excellent customer service and 24/7 access to tech support agents via phone or live chat.

Using Xfinity's online chat feature

Pricing

If you’re part of an eligible low-income household, you can get Xfinity’s Internet Essentials plan for as little as $14.95 per month. This plan has download speeds of up to 75 Mbps. If that’s not fast enough, you can upgrade to the 100 Mbps plan for $29.95 monthly. Either way, it has no credit checks, long-term contracts, cancellation fees, or equipment rental fees.

» Dive Deeper: Xfinity Internet Review

If you don’t qualify for Internet Essentials, Xfinity still makes it easy to build the cheap internet plan you want. We appreciated the ease of customizing a plan to meet our needs. We picked the type of service we liked (we could bundle from the start) and then chose the download speed and features we wanted.

Prices and plan availability can vary wildly by location with Xfinity than with, say, Cox or AT&T, but we still found the offerings in our area very affordable. For context, we were purchasing a plan in Washington state.

When shopping, we could choose from seven internet plans, with prices ranging from $19.99 for a download speed of 150 Mbps to $140 per month for 2 Gbps. Many of these plans could be bundled with an eligible Xfinity mobile plan to save between $20 and $45 per month on the internet cost.

Internet customers can add the Xfinity Xumo Stream Box at no additional charge. The Xumo Stream Box lets you view all your streaming apps in one place. It comes with an easy-to-use voice remote. We could log in to our favorite apps, such as Netflix and Max, and use the voice remote to navigate. That is perfect for people with arthritis or mobility issues that make using remotes difficult.

Using Xfinity's voice remote

All plans have a $15 activation fee, and equipment rental fees range from $15 to $25 per month. Regardless of what you choose, Xfinity’s plans offer excellent value. Xfinity is also a great option for older adults who want to bundle internet, mobile, TV, home phone, or home security services. The plan prices above apply to the first year or two of service, and prices may increase substantially after the specified time frame.

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Prefer to prepay? Xfinity offers a prepaid internet plan with no annual contract, deposit, or hidden fees. For $30, you’ll receive 30 days of internet coverage with download speeds up to 100 Mbps.

Speed and Reliability

For this review, we tested Xfinity’s 150 Mbps plan. While we never had trouble streaming or working from multiple devices, we weren’t thrilled with our speed test results. On average, we recorded a download speed of about 65 Mbps. That’s only about one-third of the advertised speed for the plan. Still, our speeds and connection were pretty consistent. We were also pleased to report zero outages or downtimes.

Running a speed test using Xfinity internet

Service Area

Along with Spectrum, Xfinity has one of the largest networks on this list. It’s available in 41 states plus the District of Columbia. Some states with the biggest Xfinity footprints include Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Unlike AT&T, Xfinity offers cable internet in most areas of its network. Overall, cable internet tends to be slower and less reliable than fiber internet, but that wasn’t our experience when testing Xfinity. Unlike AT&T, Xfinity offers cable internet in most areas of its network. Overall, cable internet tends to be slower and less reliable than fiber internet, but that wasn’t our experience when testing Xfinity. %MCEPASTEBIN%

Spectrum’s prices start at $30 per month for download speeds of up to 100 Mbps, with even better prices for low-income customers or those who bundle. The provider has far-reaching coverage, serving over 32 million customers in 42 states. Customers can bank on reliable internet access at an affordable price. And when it comes to affordable internet, Spectrum has great deals for low-income households — just $25 per month for Spectrum Internet Assist.

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Spectrum now offers 24/7 live customer service via phone and chat, but it took us around 30 minutes to get a human on the line on occasion. We had better luck with the chat feature in the mobile app, which is perfect for quick communication. We also love Spectrum’s notifications regarding service outages through the company’s mobile app. It offers outage alerts and an expected timeline for when service will return, but we found that outages are infrequent.

Chatting with Spectrum Support

Spectrum offers the most substantial coverage of the providers listed here. Customers can save without sacrificing reliability with bundling discounts, free antivirus software, and a free modem. Even though Spectrum’s customer support can be frustrating to get in touch with, we still consider it one of the best affordable internet providers on the market.

Pricing

Through Spectrum Internet Assist, eligible low-income households can receive discounted internet for $25 per month, including download speeds up to 50 Mbps, antivirus software, and a modem — all at no additional charge.

The next step up is Internet Premier, which costs $50 per month for 12 months and has download speeds up to 500 Mbps. Lastly, you can get the 1 Gbps plan for $70 monthly for 12 months, which is $20 cheaper than AT&T’s 1 Gbps plan (at AT&T’s full monthly price for this plan). These are introductory rates with autopay. Prices and speeds can vary by location, and rates will rise after the introductory periods.

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Unlike every other provider on this list, Spectrum doesn’t charge rental fees for equipment. Most of the plans still come with a $30 activation fee. In general, Spectrum’s prices and fees were pretty reasonable, especially compared to all the fees tacked on by AT&T. Even if you ignore the equipment fees, Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan is still at least $5 cheaper per month than AT&T’s 300 Mbps plan.

Speed and Reliability

We opted for the 500 Mbps plan. Like with Xfinity, we didn’t receive anywhere near the advertised speeds during our testing. On average, we recorded a download speed of 243 Mbps, roughly half of the advertised speed for our plan. It was still sufficient enough to stream, surf the web, game, and connect several devices, but we would have liked to see speeds closer to what was advertised. Fortunately, we didn’t experience any outages during our test.

Our Spectrum speed test

Service Area

Spectrum offers the largest coverage area of any provider on this list, but Xfinity comes in a close second. Spectrum is available in 42 states, with substantial coverage in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Michigan. It offers both cable and fiber in many areas. The company has fiber internet in far more locations than Xfinity. Still, Spectrum’s fiber network is small compared to AT&T’s network.

CenturyLink’s prices start at around $55 per month for speeds up to 100 Mbps. That’s fairly affordable, but you could receive three times the speed for the same price with AT&T’s starter fiber plan.

CenturyLink offers high-speed internet, phone, and TV services in 17 states. Tech-savvy customers can avoid costly installation fees using CenturyLink’s free self-installation kit. Budget planning is a breeze, as there are no promotional periods with impending price hikes.

What you see is what you get with CenturyLink’s transparent pricing. Tech-savvy seniors can avoid additional fees by using self-installation and paperless billing. CenturyLink offers fiber internet and download speeds up to 940 Mbps, but they’re not available in all areas.

Before choosing CenturyLink (or any provider), confirm the speeds and prices for your ZIP code. We will say CenturyLink’s customer service is lackluster. CenturyLink’s representatives are available Monday through Friday only, and it can take more than an hour to connect.

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We’re big fans of CenturyLink’s online portal and mobile app. It makes it easy to manage your plan in one place. Using the portal, we could run a speed test, share the Wi-Fi password, restart the modem, and view or pay our bill.

Viewing our CenturyLink account

Pricing

CenturyLink’s internet plans start at $55 monthly (or $50 in select locations). There are no promotional rates that expire after a few months, which we appreciate. Customers don’t have to worry about busting their budget because of future price hikes.

One downside to CenturyLink is that it doesn’t offer many plan options. We could only pick between the Simply Unlimited Internet plan (100 Mbps) for $55 per month and the Fiber Internet plan (940 Mbps) for $75 per month. We would have liked to see more options in between, as well as cheaper plans with slower speeds, such as Spectrum’s 50 Mbps plan.

In addition to its traditional internet plans, CenturyLink’s prepaid internet offers the simplicity of month-to-month pricing, no long-term contracts, and no required credit check or deposit. CenturyLink’s prepaid prices can vary by location, just like the postpaid plans.

Speed and Reliability

During testing, we found that CenturyLink’s 100 Mbps plan provided a reliable, fast connection. We recorded an average download speed of about 85 Mbps. At this speed, we could check emails, hop on a Zoom call, play online games, watch YouTube videos, and surf the web on multiple devices.

One of our tech experts has used CenturyLink for four years, and they’ve had only a few short outages during that time. We experienced one brief outage while testing CenturyLink, which is something we can’t say about any other provider. Thankfully, it lasted only about 10 minutes, and then our internet was back!

Running a speed test with CenturyLink

Service Area

CenturyLink offers the smallest service area on this list. That said, it is available to millions of customers across 17 states, including Minnesota, Oregon, and Nevada. Like AT&T, CenturyLink has invested heavily in fiber internet infrastructure, helping to bring faster internet to more people, particularly those who live in the Pacific Northwest. We can attest to that, since our tech team tested CenturyLink in Washington state.

Using our T-Mobile Gateway

T-Mobile has expanded to all 50 states and Puerto Rico since their home internet launch in 2021. The provider offers fiber and wireless internet with unlimited data, competitive pricing, no annual contracts, and download speeds ranging from 133 to 415 Mbps with 5G internet plans and speeds of up to 2,000 Mbps for fiber plans.

T-Mobile’s cheapest plan, Rely Home Internet, starts at $50 per month with AutoPay, plus taxes and fees, which is around the same price as Cox’s starting prices and $5 less than CenturyLink’s. To reduce your monthly costs, you can bundle your 5G home internet and phone service and save $15 by adding any voice line. You can also enjoy great perks such as T-Mobile Tuesdays, which provide weekly discounts and other fun promotions.

Rely, All-In, and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.

Plus applicable taxes & fees. Not available in all areas. Return each device undamaged or fee may apply. Wi-Fi Mesh Extender: Includes up to 2 mesh extenders as needed based on professional installer assessment. AutoPay discount requires bank account or debit card, otherwise $5 more/line/mo. May not be reflected on first bill. See Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at https://fiber.t-mobile.com/legal/terms.

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T-Mobile Fiber is now available to more than 500,000 households across the U.S. The company’s recent acquisition of Lumos enabled them to expand their high-speed internet availability. There’s no need to sign an annual contract with T-Mobile’s fiber plans, and monthly costs come with a five-year price guarantee. Additionally, there are no installation charges or equipment fees — a Wi-Fi 6 router is included at no cost.

T-Mobile’s Fiber 500 plan is their cheapest broadband option, but it provides sufficient speed for individuals who enjoy streaming games or entertainment and use the internet to work from home. We also appreciate that all fiber plans include access to the T-Life app, which offers lots of fun freebies and perks every Tuesday. You can also save $10 per month on a fiber internet plan when you add any voice line.

Disclaimer: Guarantee exclusions like taxes and fees apply. 5-year price guarantee means that we won't change the price of fiber internet data for at least 5 years while you are on an eligible plan. Taxes & fees, voluntary equipment or speed upgrades, future wireless generations, select limited-time promotions, per-use charges, third-party services, and network management practices aren't included. This guarantee starts when you activate or switch to an eligible plan and doesn't restart if you add a line or change plans after that.)

With $10 monthly bill credit. Limited-time; subject to change. Qualifying credit, T-Mobile postpaid voice line as Fiber account phone number, and a new Fiber Internet line required. Credits may take up to 2 bill cycles; credits will stop if you cancel any lines or change plans. Limit 1/account. May not be combined with some offers, discounts, or promotions.

No matter which plan you choose, T-Mobile makes it easy to get everything up and running. We visited our local T-Mobile store, where friendly and patient representatives gave us everything we needed to set up our service ourselves. We just plugged in our device near a window, and we were good to go! Everything was up and running in just 30 minutes. Unlike most of the other providers on our list, including AT&T and Xfinity, T-Mobile doesn’t charge equipment fees. Even though the provider’s starting rates are slightly higher, you could potentially save on your monthly bill.

Having T-Mobile Home Internet means you get internet with a gateway that connects to a cellular signal. Speeds vary, but T-Mobile’s reach compared to fiber or cable providers is extensive. Plus, you can take it for a test drive with a free 15-day trial.

Pricing

T-Mobile has three 5G internet plans available with no annual contracts. The Rely Home Internet plan costs $50 per month with AutoPay, Amplified Home Internet costs $60 per month with AutoPay, and All-In Home Internet costs $70 per month with AutoPay. Larger households may benefit from All-In Home Internet, which comes with a Wi-Fi gateway and a mesh access point. Customers must pay a one-time $35 device connection fee for Rely Home Internet, but there is no connection fee for the other two plans. That’s the extent of the fees, though, because there are no equipment rental or early termination fees.

T-Mobile doesn’t have a senior-specific discount, but you can save on your home internet service if you add a voice line. T-Mobile’s 55-plus packages come packed with great perks for older adults, so they’re worth checking out.

New this year from T-Mobile are three fiber internet plans: Fiber 500 provides symmetrical speeds of 500 Mbps for $75 per month or $65 a month with a voice plan; Fiber 1 Gig offers 1,000 Mbps speeds for $85 or $75 with voice; and Fiber 2 Gig goes for $105 a month or $95 with voice and provides download and upload speeds of 2,000 Mbps.

Plus applicable taxes & fees. Not available in all areas. Return each device undamaged or fee may apply. Wi-Fi Mesh Extender: Includes up to 2 mesh extenders as needed based on professional installer assessment. AutoPay discount requires bank account or debit card, otherwise $5 more/line/mo. May not be reflected on first bill. See Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at https://fiber.t-mobile.com/legal/terms. 

With $10 monthly bill credit. Limited-time; subject to change. Qualifying credit, T-Mobile postpaid voice line as Fiber account phone number, and a new Fiber Internet line required. Credits may take up to 2 bill cycles; credits will stop if you cancel any lines or change plans. Limit 1/account. May not be combined with some offers, discounts, or promotions.

Speed and Reliability

With their new fiber internet plans, T-Mobile now rivals some of the fastest internet providers in the U.S., with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, thanks to their recent acquisition of existing fiber infrastructure. And, although T-Mobile’s Rely internet speeds are nowhere near the 2,100 Mbps speeds offered by Xfinity’s internet plans, for example, Rely offers speeds of 87 to 415 Mbps, they are still fast enough to connect multiple devices simultaneously.

When we tested the speeds, we experienced some variability, as low as 40 Mbps and as high as 417 Mbps. We were pleasantly surprised to see speeds above the advertised speeds up to 415 Mbps.

Taking a speed test using T-Mobile's internet connection

Where you set up matters. T-Mobile has their own 5G gateway device with Wi-Fi 6 technology, which has twice the channel width and a faster connection than older technology. The closer you are to the small tower, the faster your speed.

When our gateway was at one end of the house and we took a video call at the other end, we experienced slow and inconsistent speeds. Luckily, the equipment is easy to move, so you can place it nearby. If you live in a large house, we recommend upgrading to All-In Home Internet, which includes a mesh access point to expand your coverage and offer more consistent speeds.

A couple of advantages of T-Mobile are that there are no overage fees and they offer unlimited data, so your speeds won’t get throttled. T-Mobile also has traditionally provided wide availability for users in rural areas, with competitive pricing.. AT&T’s Internet 1000 plan, for comparison, gives you download speeds up to 940 Mbps for $30 more than T-Mobile’s $50-per-month plan (with AutoPay).

Service Area

T-Mobile’s 5G network provides wide availability nationwide, but relies on 5G LTE to help cover their home internet service area. (Note: We did not experience any outages in our testing). T-Mobile 5G internet serves 7 million customers across all 50 states and Puerto Rico. By 2030, T-Mobile Fiber expects to serve 12 to 15 million households. Cox, for comparison, only offers  coverage in 18 states.