Spectrum internet plans and pricing

Best Spectrum plans for your home

*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem. ©2022 Charter Communications.

Spectrum home internet review

In 2016, Charter Communications acquired Time Warner Cable, thus expanding its coverage to more than a third of U.S. households. Now as the second-largest cable internet provider, Spectrum is a common internet option for many, including those who live in areas previously served by Time Warner Cable.

We scored Spectrum Internet service on a scale of 1 to 5 across four major categories. To learn more, read about our review methodology.

Spectrum internet rating

Allconnect Rating

3.57 / out of 5 stars

This score is based off of the 3 plans Spectrum has available

Rating breakdown

• Affordability

  3.09 / 5

• Performance

  4.06 / 5

• Value

  3.74 / 5

• Customer satisfaction

  3.75 / 5

How we calculated our rating

Spectrum internet plans are widely available and have some unique advantages, but they aren’t for everyone. Its prices go up after the first year, so you may end up paying more than you’re expecting when you sign up — part of the reason Spectrum internet earned our second-lowest score for affordability of any provider. That said, you will get fast and reliable speeds for those high prices.

How we scored internet providers

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of 1 to 5, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 180 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between 3 and 4. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan got a 4.16.

We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.

Learn more about our methodology

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Spectrum internet prices and speeds

Spectrum internet service presents up to three plan options to choose from which you’ll find in our table below. All Spectrum internet plans come with unlimited data and no contract requirements — perks you may not find with most internet providers.

All customers also have access to thousands of free public Spectrum Wi-Fi hotspots across the country. For new clients looking to switch to Spectrum in the middle of their current internet contract, Spectrum will provide up to $500 to subsidize any early termination fees you may face.

*Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem.

Expert tip: Watch for discounted pricing for Internet Ultra

Spectrum has been testing lower price points in markets they compete with Google Fiber so keep an eye out for potentially discounted pricing on its internet plans, particularly the Internet Ultra plan. These discounts are most prominent in southern metropolitan areas, such as Charlotte, Atlanta and Nashville.

You’ll get the speed you pay for

According to the latest FCC report, more than 90% of users reported their actual Spectrum Internet speeds to be within 95% or higher than their plan’s advertised speeds, even during peak usage times. Spectrum WiFi speeds will be slower than your plan’s advertised speeds, but this isn’t a Spectrum thing; it’s just the nature of using a Wi-Fi connection.

The United States Median Speeds for fixed broadband in April 2022 show a download speed of 151.21 Mbps and an upload speed of 21.25 Mbps.

Spectrum’s download speed average is just below the median at 137.4 Mbps, according to Q1 2022 MLAB Provider Speed Test results. Their upload speed average is 15.5 Mbps.

In comparison, AT&T was the top provider scored, with a download speed of 177 Mbps and 137.8 Mbps in upload speeds. Viasat was at the bottom of that list with 19.2 down and 1.7 up.

*Wireless speeds may vary

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Equipment, installation, data caps and contracts

Overall, Spectrum Internet prices on equipment and installation are very reasonable. Here’s what you can expect to pay on top of your plan’s base pricing:

• Equipment: Spectrum charges $5/mo. for router rental — the modem is free — whereas most providers charge around $10-15/mo. You also have the option of purchasing your own Spectrum-compatible modem and router.
• Installation: You’ll pay up to $24.99 for self-installation on all Spectrum Internet plans. In some areas, professional installation is available at a cost of up to $59.99. To avoid the higher fee, learn how to self-install Spectrum internet.
• Data caps: None of Spectrum’s plans have data caps, so you won’t have to worry about limiting your internet usage.
• Contracts: There are no contracts on any Spectrum Internet plans.

Spectrum internet vs. other top providers

Spectrum Internet probably isn’t the only option in your area. Take some time to compare Spectrum Internet services and prices to other providers to find the best one for your needs.

In most cases, the choice between Spectrum Internet and other providers is pretty simple. If you can get fiber internet, do it. If there’s only DSL available, Spectrum’s cable internet service is almost always better. 

It essentially just comes down to the technology. Fiber internet is faster and more reliable than cable, which is usually much faster than DSL. And the price difference isn’t that significant between the different network types. Sometimes fiber is even cheaper than DSL, as is the case with Verizon Fios and some of Frontier and Windstream’s DSL plans.

How to bundle Spectrum internet with TV

You can bundle Spectrum packages, but you won’t save any money. Spectrum has one TV package, with a variety of add-ons available. TV can add an additional $50 to $100 onto your monthly bill and you’ll also have to pay a $21.00/mo. broadcast TV surcharge, plus $8.99/mo. for equipment. With a minimum added cost of $77/mo. for TV, you might be better off going with a live TV streaming service instead. 

Customer satisfaction

The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) gave Spectrum a score of 63/100 in 2021, the same as last year’s score. This puts Spectrum Internet in the middle of the pack, behind AT&T, Verizon, Xfinity and Cox. 

J.D. Power also gave Spectrum Internet average satisfaction ratings. Their rankings fared best in the South region, where they scored relatively high marks for Performance and Reliability, Customer Service and Overall Satisfaction, ranking behind only AT&T and Xfinity.

In general, complaints about Spectrum Internet center around billing. Many customers don’t expect the $25/mo. price increase in year two, or the $21/mo. broadcast TV surcharge. If you’re not aware of these fees going in, your bill could end up being almost twice as much as you expected. 

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Written by:

Joe Supan

Senior Writer, Broadband Content

Joe Supan is the senior writer for Allconnect and MyMove. He has helped build the proprietary metrics used on Allconnect’s review pages, utilizing thousands of data points to help readers navigate these comple… Read more

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Robin Layton

Editor, Broadband Content

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