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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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Theodore Russelle Perris, CA

Live in a rural area , we have only phones and tablets , we have had 75 mbps They got rid of it bumped me to 100 , I didn't want to pay the 10 bucks it ended going to 50 , wifey said need more , got service in her name went back to 100 The internet in our area works great for us , having a TV plan is costly just trying to save money Our internet is great and were happy with it ; I would recommend the internet

5 years ago

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MARIE-NOELLE MARQUIS Los Angeles, CA

I use internet for work so speed and reliability is key. I’m very happy with the amount of speed I get and the price is excellent. Shockingly affordable actually. I used to have xfinity for $100 more for slower internet. So price wise And speed wise Frontier wins In a heartbeat. Their technicians are great and knowledgeable. Their customer service...soso. They did repair on my street and “forgot” to reconnect my line. Took 6 days to fix it and I was in the middle of a work deadline. Since I do film production- I couldn’t just go to a coffee shop to get a signal and had to rent an edit bay to submit my work on time. Frontier refuse to credit me a month worth of service and I think that’s incredibly crappy customer service. I was asking for $55 credit after spending $1500 In rental because of Their mess up. So...definitely wouldn’t recommend them based on that. But if you are looking for speed I would say they are mostly reliable. Tip: get a technician’s direct number. You won’t have to wait a week that way if something goes wrong.

4 years ago

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Carl Doan Murrieta, CA

Easy to setup and use so far. A rep came into my area and I decided to switch services from Spectrum to Frontier. I got faster speeds at lower costs. I do not see the advertised speeds, but I do see faster upload speeds. Billing is simple and their website easy to use.

4 years ago

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Olivia LeBaron Delta, UT

My biggest complaint is that they aren’t proactive on top of their problems. Customer service can be slow. They seem to wait for lots of people to complain and notice the problem before they do something about it. But they do eventually solve their problems. For a small, rural area, they do a pretty good job. The internet is on the slow side, but that is mostly because we live in such a rural place.

5 years ago

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Karen Fortier Mount Vernon, WA

when it is operating it is satisfactory for my needs. It is slow but is okay. unfortunately, there are times during the day when it quits, and you can do nothing for the five to 40 minutes until the service resumes.

7 years ago

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Darryl Shelmire Long Beach, CA

I've had frontier internet for over 3 years now, the speeds are fast with the 500 down and 500 up package. There are a few things that I didn't like though.. 1) when you use your own router they still charge a $10 router rental fee. 2) after your contract is up you can't sign up for the newest promotion.

3 years ago

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DJMikeBizaar Music Keller, TX

I am currently a company of Frontier communications and I have had little to no issues with the internet itself. Its been up and consistent and support and customer service is decent. The only reason they got 4 of 5 stars was due to the times I have had to replace their equipment, 3 years, 4 routers is a bit much

3 years ago

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Ben Crisp Temecula, CA

We used to have Verizon Fios until it got bought out by Frontier. We were please with it then, and we are still very pleased now. The internet quality is amazing, we rarely have issues and the issues we do have are resolved quickly every time.

5 years ago

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Joann Scott

They provide internet service and landline to my apartment, didn't need the landline but that was the cheapest internet deal at the time.

4 years ago

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JoAnna St Louis, MO

I had Frontier Internet in the past and was very happy with the service and would use them again! Their customer service was excellent and the internet did not go down.

3 years ago Edited January 13, 2022

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Sicely Lyn Russell Phoenix, AZ

I currently use Frontier right now and it works pretty well. The internet runs fast so I think it's great!

4 years ago

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Dee Farquharson Washington, DC

Had Frontier briefly. The techs were prompt and professional. Speeds were ok for three levels in the home. Prices were a little high, though.

6 years ago

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Peter

Virtually uninterrupted service. Sometimes, a bit slower than it seems like it ought to be...

7 years ago

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Hailey Nilson Salt Lake City, UT

Frontier Internet is great. It's easy to work with, fast for the most part, and the internet connection is persistent.

6 years ago

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Pichou Etinde

Been pretty solid and have not had to reboot or troubleshoot much.

7 years ago

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MRCONSULT Los Angeles, CA

very reliable, speed in rural area not very high around 2-4 Mbps but ok even for streaming.

2 years ago

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Lynn in SC Woodruff, SC

They're good. Service is affordable and dependable.

6 years ago

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Brian Meekhof Camano, WA

Frontier has always been good to me and treats customers well

2 years ago