It’s 2020, and it’s been a wild ride for most of us. From businesses being closed, to schools creating a hybrid mode of classrooms, to a lot of people now working from home, the internet is more important than ever. We are often asked, Which is the best internet service provider to go with for my home or small business? While there is no direct correct answer to these questions, here are some of our recommendations.
The two main internet providers are Charter Communications and AT&T. While some companies offer fancy combination packages with internet, TV, DVRs and not cell phone service, we are going to stick to the basics to keep this as simple as possible.
ISP Comparison
Here are some price comparisons between the two top providers. The services listed are residential services, although both providers offer residential and business services and discounts
Charter Spectrum Internet Plans
| Plan | Price | Download Speed | Contract Commitment |
| Spectrum Internet | $ 49.99 | Up to 100 Mbps | No Contract |
| Spectrum Internet Ultra | $ 69.99 | Up to 400 Mbps | No Contract |
| Spectrum Internet Gig | $109.99 | Up to 940 Mbps | No Contract |
(Spectrum Internet Gig plan may not be available in some areas.)
AT&T Internet Plans
| Plan | Price | Download Speed | Contract Commitment |
| Internet 10 | $45 | Up to 10 Mbps | One Year Contract + Equip. Fee |
| Internet 18 | $45 | Up to 18 Mbps | One Year Contract + Equip. Fee |
| Internet 25 | $45 | Up to 25 Mbps | One Year Contract + Equip. Fee |
| Internet 50 | $45 | Up to 50 Mbps | One Year Contract + Equip. Fee |
| Internet 100 | $45 | Up to 100 Mbps | One Year Contract + Equip. Fee |
AT&T does offer fiber, but is limited in most areas. To learn more about AT&T’s plans, click here
Our conclusion
Spectrum seems to have the best deals around and offers the fastest speeds. While no ISP is perfect, we also like that Spectrum offers fast and reliable services with no contract. AT&T, on the other hand, seems to be more concerned about bundling services to save you the most money, but they tend to offer slower speeds and require contracts.