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Frontier Internet

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Author: Kaitlyn Short

LAST UPDATED: June 19th, 2024

Frontier Internet Service is a provider that has cable, and DSL internet packages available. They also offer Frontier TV.

Customers can get speeds up to 500 Mbps (in select areas) with fiber optics and keep a set price with the two-year price lock guarantee. Customers can also choose to have a month-to-month contract.

All Frontier internet plans include a direct line to your home and unlimited data so you can stream as much as you want. Frontier has no data caps or usage limits. Frontier provides internet service in 29 states.

Each Frontier customer can bundle internet with DishTV and phone service add-ons. For bundled plans, the internet provider gives customers the chance to mix and match the Internet speeds and channel count. The company also offers promotional discounts for specified bundles and purchase periods.

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The Good

  • Affordable Fiber Optic Internet
  • Traditional High Speed Internet
  • Price Guarantee and Month-to-Month Options
  • Mobile App Features 

Affordable Fiber Optic Internet

With its fiber internet option, Frontier offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps). But if you don't need that much, Frontier's fiber plans include internet speeds at different intervals, starting at 50 Mbps.

If you want access to a top-of-the-line internet connection, you might choose one of the Frontier plans. Frontier's plan variety will allow you to find a good internet speed for your price range. For specific information about speed availability and pricing in your area, input your zip code on Frontier's website.

Traditional High Speed Internet

Frontier's high-speed internet service plan, which starts at $20 per month, comes with free access to frontier.yahoo.com, including eight email inboxes with 1 TB of storage each, and no data cap limit for Internet usage. This plan supports multi-device streaming and a dedicated internet line straight to your home. Prices vary depending on download speed and bundling. This will be the connection type available to most customers.

Frontier can provide 6 Mbps to 115 Mbps download speeds and up to 3 Mbps upload speeds outside of its fiber-optic offerings. High-speed internet plans from Frontier include a free Frontier router with no upfront costs and no monthly rental fees. Again, for specific details about offerings in your area, you need to contact Frontier directly.

For customers living in rural areas, Frontier's DSL service may be the best available option. Check to see what internet access Frontier can offer you.

Price Guarantee and Month-to-Month Options

Regardless of connection speed, Frontier customers receive a two-year price guarantee. Some other internet providers hike prices after only one year. Additionally, you can subscribe to a Frontier internet plan without a contract, allowing you the flexibility to change services any time. You can go month-to-month if you don't want to sign up for a contract, eliminating the fear of early termination fees. This is a refreshing departure from companies that make you keep using their services because of a contractual agreement.

Mobile App Features

Frontier customers can access their account summary, pay bills, and view past payments online. Frontier also has a mobile app for both Apple and Android where customers can reset passwords, update contact information, link and unlink Frontier accounts, set up autopay, view up to thirteen months of bill history, and access the help desk for technical support. The app makes it easy for Frontier customers to manage their accounts from mobile devices, and it sets the company apart from many other internet service providers.

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The Bad

  • Limited Service Areas 
  • Additional Fees 
  • Customer Service Complaints

Limited Service Areas 

Frontier offers internet in the following 29 states:

  • Alabama
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Connecticut
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin

Frontier is new to the market, which means some services may be spotty. Frontier has limited information about its services on its website. 

Frontier's service is only available in 25 states and the package information is limited to where service is available. This can be frustrating to potential if you’re trying to find services for your area. Frontier could improve by providing more transparency with their services. Input your address on Frontier's website to check availability.

Additional Fees 

Frontier's advertised monthly fees do not include an equipment fee, installation fee, internet infrastructure surcharge, taxes, an early termination fee, and other added costs. While these are detailed in Frontier's terms and conditions, if you focus only on the promotional pricing ads, you can miss this important detail.

Customer Service Complaints

Several customers complain that a customer service rep was unhelpful and technicians did not arrive for scheduled appointments. Because internet service providers serve a large group of users, these complaints are common in the industry. Consumers should expect long phone wait times and may prefer to chat with representatives online. 

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The Bottom Line

There are many good high-speed providers to choose from. Frontier Internet offers good internet service plans with a variety of speeds and pricing, including fiber optic services at an affordable price. Service is only available in 29 states, but that coverage area is increasing as the technologies progress.

It's also nice that Frontier offers phone service, TV service, and the ability to bundle services with internet plans. But on the other hand, Frontier has month-to-month payments, lengthy contracts, and no data caps. Finally, Frontier gives customers the opportunity to try out different speeds and TV packages before locking into a contract if that's what they choose. 

When choosing any internet service provider, be sure to understand what additional fees may arise—equipment or installation—what price hikes look like, and whether your service plan includes a promotional period, discount, or promotional rates. When considering Frontier internet service, be sure to check its website to be sure that it provides internet access to your area.

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Thomas Heck Houston, TX

Product: 1Gbps Fiber Up/Down Pros: Fast and affordable No Contract if you have good credit Equipment included. Cons: When service goes down you have to wait 4-5 days for a service tech visit. Network is not reliable, at least at my location. Service has gone down twice within 6 months, both times were network configuration options that were changed that knocked me offline. Will need to find more reliable option as I work from home.

2 years ago

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Jim Bradenton, FL

Be careful, read fine print, bait and switch. We signed 2 year contract for $53.99 tax included a month, one year later it went up $10.70 to $64.99! Called, Rep. said that’s because we let you have the router free for the 1st year only! BS ! It was a 2 YEAR CONTRACT! Representative never conveyed that. So we’ll be changing to Spectrum very soon.

5 years ago

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Cassandra Eggert

Setting up service with them in our new home took over a month. Once we did have service, our bill had extra insurances added to it that we never agreed to (secret charge). It took over 3 months after that's initial bill to start receiving the correct charges and credits applied to the previous overcharges. The level of self-advocacy and babysitting of the progress of our case was laughable. That being said they are half the price of our competitor internet provider in the area, so you get what you pay for I guess.

7 years ago

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Bebeanne Harvey Monterey, TN

Frontier was the only Internet provider available in the area where we recently moved. Unfortunately, their speed requires a bit more gusto and they're known to drop lines here and there, leaving the customer without any Internet.

4 years ago

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Sirdriz77 Fairfield, CT

I switched to frontier after getting fed up worn my local cable provider. The TV part of the package was great but the internet was not what was promised. I was very clear when switching that I was looking for fiber optic high speed internet needed for my husbands work, and I was told that was what I was getting. After the installation was complete and I was having issues with the upload speed it was confirmed that fiber optic wasn’t available in my area and they had installed DSL. I unfortunately ended up having to switch back to cable.

3 years ago

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Andrea Thomas Richland, WA

Our services with frontier were spotty. It was frustrating to pay for the internet service and not get the quality we were paying for. After trying to work with customer service for months, we decided to switch carriers. I would not recommend Frontier, although the customer service agents were respectful and kind.

3 years ago

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April Jones Tremonton, UT

It was shorty internet, and the price was average. It was never a guarantee the service would work and getting the tech to your house was hard. The customer service was great tho.

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Jen Clarks Summit, PA

We just disconnected out frontier internet and phone. We now use xfinity. Frontier internet was very weak. Would not reach areas in the house. Needed better stronger internet for security cameras

5 years ago

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Vicki A Michaels

Good channels and I love that they have Glenn Beck's THE BLAZE, but their billing is terrible. They can't keep their billing straight and I won't give them access to my checking account to withdraw.

6 years ago

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Toni Purdy Bullhead City, AZ

Not my favorite. I spent 7 months fighting them over the last bill that they overcharged me on. Although I won finally I would not recommend them.

4 years ago

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Paul Cote

Customer service is horrible most of the time. They tell there is an outage on the area when there really in any so they don't have to do anything

4 years ago

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Erik Lewis Atlanta, GA

So for our cabin in WV they are the only option for internet service. It is slow dsl like 1mb speed. Better than dialup but insufficient for streaming to the roku.

3 years ago

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Tommie

The internet service is excellent until you have a customer service issue (like payment problem) then it sux

4 years ago

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James Tuttle Kingman, AZ

The only real service availed were I lived. For the price and service. It was alright. Some what slow ,But got the job done.

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Robin Thomas La Quinta, CA

Our service is so intermittent and EXPENSIVE for what you get. I think I will just start streaming everything like my kids do! 😳

3 years ago

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Mike

Not great, messed up on scheduling install date which made me take an extra day off work.

5 years ago

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Delores Thomas

They are OK, I'am not crazy about them, I don't think the value for cost is good.

5 years ago

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Tom Southington, CT

Internet generally good but slowdowns do occur. Customer service response time is not good.

6 years ago

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Doug Maranto

They took over the FIOS network and quality of service declined. Billing issues, service issues,

7 years ago

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Tony's Babygirl Staton MO

Ok service but I was on hold forever in phone to get through

1 year ago Edited October 23, 2023

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Col. Papa Gene Cupertino, CA

Internet drops out daily for anywhere from 2 mins, to 3 hrs.

4 years ago

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Steve Rooke Plano, TX

Internet speeds are woefully slow on Fios. Support Service is very good.

5 years ago

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mislead La Palma, CA

average: not much choice in equipment and rated speeds questionable

5 years ago

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Verchelle Harris Gibsonton, FL

The cost. I feel that all internet service should not exceed $50.

7 years ago

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Tonya

Very often we lose WiFi connection, as the speed is not fast at all.

7 years ago

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Mr. & Mrs. L Forst Redondo Beach, CA

Good most of the time. Repair service is not very good. Their installation was not done well.

5 years ago

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Nicholas Tides Palm Harbor, FL

Quality not up to par and customer service sub par as well.

4 years ago

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Greg Rives Junction, MI

There speed isn't great, and have some interruptions

7 years ago

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Lena munn Elmira, NY

Really only recommend if its your last resort. It cuts out all the time.

3 years ago

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satbring Bradenton, FL

Prices keep going up and the pandemic has nothing to do with it.

3 years ago

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Shauna BoBauna Chino, CA

Slow, cannot compete with our devices. Too expensive

2 years ago