Frontier Staff Review
$44.99
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5000 Mbps
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Frontier Internet
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4.25
Customer Rating
3.8
Staff Rating
Frontier has great fiber speed and pricing, but DSL will be slower
Frontier has the same split profile as other internet providers that offer both fiber and DSL. Frontier’s fiber internet offerings are outstanding across the board for both performance and pricing. But their DSL internet speed and cost will be mediocre compared to Frontier Fiber. About 42% of customers In Frontier’s coverage area are currently able to choose fiber. With an aggressive fiber buildout plan, Frontier plans to expand its fiber footprint to 10 million locations by 2025 [1]. And those fiber connections will be FTTP, meaning all fiber-optic line, all the way to your home. That’s good news, because the difference between DSL and fiber is night and day. Fiber internet will be much faster and more reliable, and you’ll get much more internet speed for the price you pay.Pros
Some of the best fiber prices in the country
No data caps, Wi-Fi router included
Strong customer satisfaction for fiber
Cons
DSL is more expensive
DSL is slower
Fiber is not available to all customers at present
Top cities with Frontier availability
Norwalk
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South Gate
Long Beach
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La Selva Beach
Pajaro
Royal Oaks
Watsonville
Lakewood
Westminster
Kagel Canyon
Lake View Terrace
Anaheim
City Industry
La Puente
League City
Pearland
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Hesperia
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Palmdale
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Pricing
Frontier will give you a good deal on fiber, but DSL varies widely
Frontier is the 8th-largest internet service provider in the United States, with 2.8 million broadband subscribers [1]. The company has a total of 9.9 million copper passings and 6.8 million fiber passings. At the end of 2023, over 70% of their customers were fiber internet customers [2]. Frontier’s main distinction among fiber internet providers is that you will get faster speeds compared to the competition. For example, Frontier’s first-tier fiber plan costs about $44.99 per month at present, like many of its rivals. But that Frontier plan will give you 100 Mbps download and upload speeds, where many other fiber providers tend to start at 200 Mbps and 300 Mbps. With modem-router rental included and no data caps, Frontier Fiber offers the kind of simple, clear pricing that earns high ratings from us. The only drawback is that Frontier Internet (the name for their DSL plans) does not provide the same kind of bargain. Frontier pricing is just average for DSL in the industry. Plus, the DSL speed you will be able to get at your address will vary depending on infrastructure. (DSL usually ranges from 3-50 Mbps download and 1-3 Mbps upload.) Average DSL pricing in the industry is not a great deal for customers compared to cable and fiber pricing. That’s why Frontier and many other providers are moving away from copper-based service in favor of fiber.| Plan | Service Type | Download Speed | Monthly Price | ||||||||||||
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Reliability and Performance
Frontier Fiber offers speed and reliability, but their DSL lags behind
Just like pricing, performance for Frontier plans is heavily split depending on whether you get fiber or DSL. With Frontier Fiber, you can get multi-gigabit speeds up to 5000 Mbps. That’s right up there with the top few providers in the fiber internet business. And pricing for the 2 Gig and 5 Gig plans is cheaper than comparable offerings from other ISPs. These multi-gigabit speeds will be more than sufficient for very large households with many devices all streaming or gaming simultaneously. Even 500 Mbps is still a lot of speed and will be more than capable of supporting a five- or six-person home and all the devices in it. DSL performance will be unpredictable, but the only constant is that it will not deliver fiber-like performance. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a speed above 25 Mbps download. With that speed, you’ll be able to do most standard internet activities such as streaming and browsing, though you’ll have to watch how many devices are online at once. But if you get a speed that’s 10 Mbps or lower, you may find your service glitching or freezing during heavy-data tasks.Call today & find the best Frontier internet deals
1-833-926-2709Equipment, Installation and Bonus Features
Installation fees waived with one year of service
Frontier provides your basic modem/router at no charge when you get fiber internet or DSL. For both technology types, standard installation fee is $100, but the fee is waived as long as you keep your service for at least 12 months. So, you basically get free installation unless you cancel before the year is over, in which case you'll pay a pro-rated fee.Call today & find the best Frontier internet deals
1-833-926-2709Customer Experience & Support
Frontier Fiber shows strong performance in customer satisfaction
Frontier's reviews have improved greatly with increased fiber service, as is reflected in higher rankings in the J.D. Power Residential Internet Service Provider Satisfaction study [3]. Frontier's sharp rise in the rankings is a promising sign that if you get Frontier Fiber, you will be happy with your choice. In addition, Frontier outranks even strong fiber competitors in the well-regarded national survey known as Net Promoter Score [4].FAQ's
To order or learn more, call the number on this page or visit BuyFrontierNow.com.
Fiber-optic internet is the most advanced type of internet service offered by Frontier. Fiber-optic cables transmit data with light signals, providing faster and more reliable internet speeds compared to traditional DSL connections. Fiber-optic internet is ideal for customers who require high-speed internet for activities like streaming, gaming, and large file downloads.
Yes, Frontier offers DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) internet service. DSL uses existing copper telephone lines to provide internet connectivity to customers. DSL is a reliable option in rural areas for those who prefer a wired internet connection.
Opting for Paperless Billing with Frontier offers several benefits. First, you will not be charged the Printed Bill Fee. You will also contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing paper waste. Finally, all your bills will be organized in one place and easily accessible online.
When you sign up for Frontier Internet, a professional technician will be scheduled to install the service at your home. They will ensure that the necessary equipment is properly set up and connected, allowing you to start using Frontier Internet.
Yes, you can usually keep your current email address when you switch to Frontier Internet. However, it's important to check with Frontier's customer support to confirm the details and requirements for email address migration.
No, Frontier does not enforce data caps on their internet plans. Frontier provides customers with unlimited data usage, allowing you to stream, browse, and download without worrying about exceeding any data limits or incurring additional charges.
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Theresa Wronski
from Pardeeville, on October 2024
I'm not paying this for service 166.00 is out ragious! I've got friends paying no more than 70 per month for spectrum in Brookfield with. Wondering why Pardeeville is so high priced. Come on quit taking our money this is ridiculous.
Arlene W
from Knoxville, TN on August 2023
None
Candace G
from Thornton, IA on July 2023
Great company and great internet!!
Anita t
from South El Monte, CA on June 2023
great
Matthew Hill
from Indianapolis, IN on March 2023
Stella Lee
from Alum Creek, WV on March 2023
Alice Price
from Manchester, CT on March 2023
Kenneth Turner
from Lewisburg, WV on February 2023
Albert Lewis
from Bridgeport, CT on January 2023
Thomas Turner
from Princeton, WV on December 2022
Camila Stewart
from Hartford, CT on November 2022
Samuel Baker
from Waterbury, CT on September 2022
Victoria Perry
from Hedgesville, WV on September 2022
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from Lorain, OH on July 2022
George Clark
from West Haven, CT on July 2022
Aria Jones
from Naugatuck, CT on June 2022
Nora King
from New Haven, CT on June 2022
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from Sumter, SC on May 2022
Josephine Reyes
from Norwich, CT on May 2022
Edward Perez
from Ferndale, MI on March 2022
Michael Turner
from Athol, ID on January 2022
Riley Garcia
from Hurricane, WV on January 2022
Madison Johnson
from Atmore, AL on December 2021
Patrick Smith
from Clarksburg, WV on November 2021
Samantha Martinez
from Chicago, IL on November 2021
Sophia Ellis
from Morgantown, WV on November 2021
Cora Rivera
from Marion, IL on November 2021
Grace Griffin
from Coeur d'Alene, ID on October 2021
Adeline Lawson
from Waterbury, CT on September 2021
Emilia Nelson
from McMinnville, OR on September 2021
Eleanor Mitchell
from Gallipolis Ferry, WV on September 2021
Christopher Young
from Elizabeth, IL on September 2021
James Turner
from West Hamlin, WV on July 2021
Paisley Morgan
from Hedgesville, WV on July 2021
Crystal M
from Isle, MN on July 2021
The speed is awful. Customer service is even worse.
Robert B
from Camden, WV on June 2021
Internet is slow and is out more than it is on
Dennis Jackson
from London, WV on June 2021
Dennis King
from Barboursville, WV on May 2021
Ella Foster
from Jarretts Ford, WV on April 2021
Joseph Wright
from South Charleston, WV on March 2021
Robert Martinez
from Camano, WA on February 2021
Richard Davis
from Chicago, IL on February 2021
Addison Moore
from Hedgesville, WV on January 2021
Edward Smith
from Bluefield, WV on January 2021
David Harris
from Clear Fork, WV on January 2021
Chloe Franklin
from Rhinelander, WI on December 2020
Patrick Turner
from Saint Albans, WV on December 2020
Maya Taylor
from Chesterton, IN on November 2020
Michael Wright
from Tulsa, OK on October 2020
Timothy Hall
from Bullhead City, AZ on October 2020
Layla Howard
from Bunker Hill, WV on October 2020
Hannah Miller
from Le Center, MN on October 2020
Thomas Turner
from Gainesboro, TN on October 2020
Scarlett Richardson
from Atkins, IA on October 2020
Sophie Simmons
from Marion, OH on October 2020
Isabella Sanders
from Charleston, WV on September 2020
Zoey Hamilton
from Bluefield, WV on June 2020
Aubrey Kelly
from Fayetteville, WV on June 2020
Bella Thompson
from Moreno Valley, CA on June 2020
Victoria James
from Rives Junction, MI on May 2020
Desirae Garza
from Little Rock, AR on May 2020
Speed is good so far
Emely Greene
from Mound, MN on May 2020
Frontier is the only ISP available in my area. Their service is poor, and the connection drops out regularly.
Emelia Bowman
from The Colony, TX on May 2020
I like the service i have been getting through them and really enjoy the service
Alena Hale
from Oregon City, OR on May 2020
a great companty to have for your internet privider great service and thrust worty and a company that is very honest
Raegan Rogers
from Keller, TX on May 2020
Price is high but the service is reliable
Saniya Mcconnell
from Monroe, CT on May 2020
Reliability and speed are good enough, but customer service is atrocious
Deangelo Wall
from Le Mars, IA on May 2020
Customer service is horrible. They have never met a fee they don't like. Service is unreliable
Lorenzo Bennett
from Indianapolis, IN on May 2020
N/a
Nickolas Ramos
from Tampa, FL on May 2020
I'm seriously considering switching from Frontier, Their service is intermittent and the speed is terrible at times. I work during the day but their service goes out at least daily according to my neighbors.
Kameron Dillon
from Middletown, CT on May 2020
Good speeds, no service interruptions.Easy billing and payment options. Have been using for a few years and haven't had any problems. Never had to contact customer service.
Lauren Mccarty
from Clarinda, IA on May 2020
After giving me only one megabyte up/ download the charging me for 3 years of 6 mb service they've been charged me $10 to disconnect or to stop using their service.
Theresa Garrison
from Eleanor, WV on May 2020
They suck but it's all we have were we live and I would switch in a heartbeat if there was something better that come along.
Dayana Rasmussen
from Chino, CA on May 2020
My service drops a lot and my internet loses connection a bunch. I cant afford to change my service right now with what is going on.
Allison Esparza
from Brandon, FL on May 2020
No major complaints. Have had community issues! Especially when someone new is added or old acct cancelled. I guess the switches were labeled incorrectly at some point!
Junior Simmons
from Show Low, AZ on May 2020
Customer service is awful. Our local Frontier office customer service is even worse. The speed is okay and the price is good.
Grace Guerra
from Marysville, WA on May 2020
No additional comment At all I don’t want to say anything is that you are the only person to give this place to the other side effects are the same time of their products are very appealing
Kenya Adams
from Eagle River, WI on May 2020
Frontier's service is pretty reliable with very little down time. If I do have a problem their customer service is very well trained and can usually solve the problem with minimal effort.
Jamar Meza
from Granada Hills, CA on May 2020
FIOS under Verizon was sold off to Frontier and has never quite worked as efficiently since the takeover. It may be in part due to a lack of replacing or upgrading existing infrastructure. In all fairness, some of the slow down should be attributed to the massive amount of internet traffic since COVID-19. The global internet is powerful to be sure, but I don't believe it was designed to handle the volume of simultaneous activity that is going on now.
Jasper Simpson
from Everett, WA on May 2020
They are now Ziply Fiber. Customer Service is awful. I am not sure about pricing as we don't have a lot of options in our area.
Rene Hood
from Oxnard, CA on May 2020
Not bad. It has trouble reaching certain parts of my house, such as my bedroom, which is the room furthest away from the router.
Lyric Wilkinson
from Pinellas Park, FL on May 2020
I am still in a discounted pricing structure so I gave it 5 stars overall I am happy with the service I have less interuptions than my last provider.
Draven Henson
from Mt. Pleasant, SC on May 2020
Have been using for years very good. I will always use this provider. Great price. Works very well in the country. We country folks enjoy frontier.
Bailee Santos
from Irving, TX on May 2020
Thank ya for the service but slow down some time during the day.
Overall good service provided in our area. Satisfactory service
Adam Munoz
from Hesperia, CA on May 2020
No additional comments, I recently cancelled our TV subscription and only have internet. I haven’t had any issues with speed at all.
Shea Davidson
from Le Mars, IA on May 2020
Service is unreliable. Customer service is usually very rude, and do not speak English very well. Problems are eventually resolved -- when the company feels like it
Ciara Crosby
from Elkridge, MD on May 2020
Slow and doesnt stay connected. Wouldn't recommend to anyone I received my product yesterday. I charged it and what not. It won't turn on at all. I'm not sure what to do. I waited so long for this as I was giving it to the husband for his birthday. I'm pretty bummed out that this item is defective and wanted to reach out before I left an honest review.
Quinn Scott
from Saint Albans, VT on May 2020
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