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Experience high-speed internet with Spectrum, offering 99.9% network reliability and speeds up to 1 Gig.
- Enjoy consistent speeds for surfing and streaming, even during peak times.
- No monthly limits or overage fees.
- Choose speeds up to 1 Gig.
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Common Questions
A suitable home internet speed starts at 100 Mbps, ideal for households with multiple users and devices. This allows for smooth surfing, streaming, gaming, and video calls. Higher speeds mean a faster connection. Spectrum offers internet plans ranging from 300 Mbps to 1 Gig.
The optimal download and upload speeds depend on your household’s internet usage, particularly during peak times. A starting download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of at least 10 Mbps are recommended. For homes with multiple users engaging in high-bandwidth activities like 4K streaming, video calls, and large file transfers, faster speeds are advisable. Spectrum offers plans from 300 Mbps to 1 Gig. This article on good download and upload speeds can help you choose the right plan for your household.
Several factors can cause slow upload speeds:
- Outdated computer or software
- Interference from walls, radios, and appliances
- Multiple devices connected to your WiFi network simultaneously
- Distance between your WiFi router and your device
- Using multiple apps at once
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Yes, Spectrum Internet Gig provides speeds up to 1 Gig, equivalent to 1,000 Mbps.
Spectrum offers plans with speeds up to 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, and 1 Gig. Actual speeds may vary due to internet traffic, the number of connected devices, and bandwidth usage activities such as video calls, HD streaming, and file downloads.
No, 5G Home Internet is a wireless service that may experience slow speeds during peak periods and signal interruptions due to interference, weather, and physical obstructions. Spectrum Internet offers a reliable, wired connection with consistently high speeds around the clock.
Spectrum cable internet provides consistently high speeds up to 1 Gig. According to a recent study by Ookla®, Spectrum’s data analysis confirmed that Spectrum Internet has faster and more reliable speeds than both Verizon 5G Home Internet and T-Mobile Home Internet during peak hours.
T-Mobile discloses that new customers exceeding 1.2TB of data in a billing cycle are deprioritized on their network, which can impact video streaming during network congestion.
Cell phone internet speeds can fluctuate during peak hours. Spectrum’s analysis of Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data revealed that cell phone internet may not consistently maintain broadband speeds over 25 Mbps during peak times. In contrast, Spectrum Internet has been confirmed to have faster and more reliable speeds than Verizon 5G Home Internet and T-Mobile Home Internet during peak periods.
References
- “Important information about T-Mobile’s Broadband Internet Access Services and T-Mobile’s Open Internet Disclosures”, t-mobile.com/responsibility/consumer-info/policies/internet-service.
- Based on Spectrum’s analysis of Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data from Q4 2022 to Q2 2023 within Spectrum’s footprint. Reliable speeds are based on Consistency Score™ comparisons, and faster speeds are based on median speeds delivered. Peak hours are defined as 7-11 PM, Monday to Friday. Ookla trademarks are used under license and reprinted with permission.
Bundled Offer Details
This is a limited-time offer and subject to change. It is available to new residential customers only who have not had Spectrum services within the past 30 days and are in good standing with Spectrum. Mobile devices are excluded from the offer. Taxes and fees are extra in select states. Standard rates apply after the promotional period. The free Unlimited line is reflected with up to 12 months credit on the bill statement and is limited to one per account. Must be redeemed within 30 days.
- SPECTRUM INTERNET & ADVANCED WIFI: Free Advanced WiFi is only available with the activation of an Unlimited line. An additional charge for installation may apply. Speeds are based on a wired connection, and actual speeds (including wireless) may vary and are not guaranteed.
- SPECTRUM MOBILE: Speeds are reduced after 30 GB of usage per line. Tablets are not eligible for the promotion. Services are subject to all applicable service terms and conditions and are subject to change. Not available in all areas. Spectrum Internet and Auto Pay are required. Restrictions apply.
Restrictions Apply
To access 5G, a 5G-compatible phone and 5G service are required. Not all 5G-capable phones are compatible with all 5G services. Speeds may vary. Visit spectrum.com/mobile/5g for details.
A 2-year price guarantee requires the purchase of either 500 Mbps or 1 Gig Internet.
Performance Details
- Based on a comparison of fiber participants in the 2023 Measuring Broadband America Report.
- 99.9% reliability is based on Spectrum network availability, excluding outages caused by external events. For details, see spectrum.com/internet/network-reliability.
- Based on Spectrum’s analysis of Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data from Q1 to Q2 2024 within Spectrum’s footprint. Faster speeds are based on median download speeds delivered, and reliable speeds are based on Consistency Score™ comparisons. Peak hours are defined as 7-11 PM, Monday to Friday. Ookla trademarks are used under license and reprinted with permission.
