AT&T Internet Plans: Speeds, Prices, and Reviews

AT&T internet options can suit nearly any household. The AT&T coverage map shows availability in 21 states, with many areas receiving AT&T’s fastest internet option, AT&T Fiber, while others rely on Fixed Wireless or Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL). These internet plans come with varying speeds depending on the type of AT&T internet service and service location.

AT&T internet plans and prices

AT&T Fiber plans

Looking for a faster internet connection? Consider AT&T Fiber, a fiber-optic network similar to a cable network, but with better speeds and connectivity. If you have a smart home or many connected devices, look for top-tier plans to support heavy usage. Here’s a breakdown of the AT&T fiber internet plans.

AT&T Fixed Wireless internet

Fixed Wireless is an internet service offered by AT&T to cater to customers living in more rural areas who cannot get a traditional AT&T internet service. This service involves wireless equipment and an antenna.

Other AT&T internet plans 

The type of AT&T internet available varies depending on location. These packages are for Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) internet service. You’re automatically subscribed to the fastest plan available.

Availability 

AT&T internet options are currently available in 21 states and many cities throughout. To find out what specific options are available in your city, you can visit their website and check availability using your ZIP code.

Contracts

A contract is not required to purchase AT&T internet. However, contract options are offered and in some cases, required to qualify for promotions. If you have a contract with AT&T internet, it will typically be one to two years and will be subject to an early termination fee if you cancel early.

Equipment

Equipment is included with AT&T Fiber plans, but all other AT&T internet plans have a $10/mo. equipment fee for the equipment necessary for your service, including a modem and Wi-Fi gateway. A modem and gateway or router are what connect Wi-Fi devices in your home to the internet service. AT&T’s gateways are a combination of modem and router.

AT&T internet speed

The kind of speed you get through AT&T primarily depends on whether you have fiber service or DSL/fixed wireless. If you have fiber, AT&T is one of the fastest internet providers out there, with speeds all the way up to 5,000 Mbps — more than any household would ever conceivably need. But if you have DSL or fixed wireless, your speeds will be much slower, and will largely depend on where you live.

AT&T internet reviews

AT&T has received mostly positive reviews from customers. It has a 69/100 score from the American Customer Satisfaction Index, which puts it third behind only T-Mobile and Verizon. It also stands in the number one spots in the South and West regions in J.D. Power’s Provider Satisfaction Study.

AT&T internet reviews are heavily tied to which type of service you’re getting. Customers with AT&T Fiber will likely have more than enough speed, while DSL and fixed wireless customers may be frustrated by lagging internet.

How does AT&T compare?

With prices starting at $55/mo., AT&T doesn’t have much for customers looking for the very cheapest internet plans. But you will get a lot of value for that price, with 300 Mbps of download and upload speeds.

Our take

AT&T offers a variety of internet options for people in 21 U.S. states and many cities throughout. While the fastest speeds are reserved for users in areas where fiber is available, other AT&T internet options also offer great speeds. AT&T is like a one-stop-shop for mobile, landline, internet, and television needs offering affordable prices and great promotions for new customers. 

Ashlee Tilford Contributed to this article.