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With more than 2,200 active internet service providers across the United States, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. Start by entering your zip code or city above, or visit our internet providers by address page to find the best options tailored to your exact location.

The Most Comprehensive Analysis of Internet Providers in Your Area

Using our search tools, you receive personalized results specific to your local area – no more sifting through irrelevant information. Our tools provide precise and comprehensive data tailored to your city or zip code.

Largest Internet Service Providers

These are the largest internet service providers in the United States, ranked by the population they service. Click on each provider to view their availability.

Rank	ISP	Population Covered	Max Speed	Rating	Availability
1.		293,773,587	100 Mbps	3.98	Availability
2.		197,227,843	2,300 Mbps	3.76	Availability
3.		192,783,045	5,000 Mbps	3.6	Availability
4.		125,367,254	5,000 Mbps	3.32	Availability
5.		112,244,560	1,000 Mbps	3.28	Availability
6.		41,358,679	8,000 Mbps	3.32	Availability
7.		29,826,454	5,000 Mbps	3.36	Availability
8.		23,520,862	2,000 Mbps	3.16	Availability
9.		20,537,833	8,000 Mbps	3.02	Availability
10.		15,164,159	1,000 Mbps	2.73	Availability
11.		13,095,965	1,000 Mbps	3.28	Availability
12.		12,763,588	5,000 Mbps	3.24	Availability
13.		10,422,018	8,000 Mbps	4.33	Availability
14.		10,312,829	5,000 Mbps	3.78	Availability
15.		9,107,643	1,000 Mbps	4.2	Availability
16.		8,676,723	2,000 Mbps	3.36	Availability
17.		7,537,209	2,000 Mbps	3.1	Availability
18.		6,193,423	8,000 Mbps	4.3	Availability
19.		5,922,375	1,000 Mbps	3.42	Availability
20.		5,576,235	200 Mbps	N/A	Availability
21.		5,266,312	1,000 Mbps	N/A	Availability
22.		5,215,656	2,000 Mbps	3.67	Availability
23.		5,038,418	5,000 Mbps	3	Availability
24.		4,979,820	5,120 Mbps	4.06	Availability
25.		4,432,066	293 Mbps	3.5	Availability

While our database includes every provider in the United States, displaying them all in a giant table isn't practical. Instead, we've highlighted the top 25 providers. For more detailed research, we encourage you to search by your city or address.

Fastest Internet Service Providers

These are the fastest internet service providers in the US that service a million customers or more. Compare their maximum available speeds, the speed weighted by customer access, and our customer speed ratings.

Rank	ISP	Max Download Speed	Weighted Max Download Speed	Speed Rating	Availability
1.		8,000 Mbps	6,527 Mbps	4.42	Availability
2.		10,000 Mbps	5,972 Mbps	4.6	Availability
3.		10,000 Mbps	5,140 Mbps	4	Availability
4.		5,120 Mbps	5,120 Mbps	4.39	Availability
5.		8,000 Mbps	4,680 Mbps	3.49	Availability
6.		6,000 Mbps	3,441 Mbps	4.07	Availability
7.		5,000 Mbps	3,265 Mbps	3.52	Availability
8.		8,000 Mbps	2,734 Mbps	3.39	Availability
9.		8,000 Mbps	2,091 Mbps	4.33	Availability
10.		2,000 Mbps	1,965 Mbps	3.55	Availability
11.		2,000 Mbps	1,624 Mbps	3.75	Availability
12.		2,000 Mbps	1,567 Mbps	4.05	Availability
13.		5,000 Mbps	1,566 Mbps	3.47	Availability
14.		5,000 Mbps	1,465 Mbps	3.69	Availability
15.		2,000 Mbps	1,418 Mbps	5	Availability
16.		5,000 Mbps	1,517 Mbps	4.08	Availability
17.		5,000 Mbps	1,361 Mbps	3.52	Availability
18.		2,000 Mbps	1,028 Mbps	4.23	Availability
19.		8,000 Mbps	1,004 Mbps	3.62	Availability
20.		1,000 Mbps	1,000 Mbps	3.61	Availability
21.		1,000 Mbps	1,000 Mbps	3.75	Availability
22.		1,000 Mbps	1,000 Mbps	4.08	Availability
23.		1,000 Mbps	999 Mbps	3	Availability
24.		1,000 Mbps	995 Mbps	3.57	Availability
25.		2,000 Mbps	993 Mbps	3.59	Availability

We excluded smaller providers from this list because most people aren’t interested in the fastest provider if the service isn’t widely available. For detailed results, please search by your city or address above. Interested to see how your current connection speed compares? Use our internet speed test tool to find out.

Biggest Internet Service Providers in each state

Smaller Regional Internet Service Providers

While the United States has a large number of internet service providers (Over 2,200 active in our database), only 34 of them service more than 1% of the US population. The rest are smaller regional providers that cover anywhere from 61 (yes, literally 61 people) to 3.5 million people.

Best Rated Small Providers

Here is a selection of our smaller providers, each servicing fewer than 1,000,000 people, and all rated by our users at least three times:

Rank	ISP	Rating	States Active	Availability
1.		5	California, North Carolina, and Colorado	Availability
2.		5	South Carolina and Georgia	Availability
3.		5	Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri	Availability
4.		5	Colorado	Availability
5.		5	Texas	Availability
6.		5	Washington	Availability
7.		5	Iowa	Availability
8.		5	Mississippi and Louisiana	Availability
9.		4.89	Minnesota and Wisconsin	Availability
10.		4.5	South Carolina	Availability

This just shows a small selection of the regional and local providers we have in our database. Please search by city or zip code above to see what’s available near you, or use our one of a kind address search to see what’s available at your home.

Internet Provider Types

While many internet providers offer a variety of connections, some might be focused on one specific technology. Our database of providers is unmatched with 3,132 total providers, 2,252 of which are active and 880 are inactive. Note that since many providers off those multiple connections, the totals below will be higher than our 2,252 active providers. Here is a general overview of each internet connection type.

Fiber (1531 Providers)

Fiber uses thin glass fibers to transmit data as light. Capable of delivering extremely high speeds, up to 10,000 Mbps or more. Fiber internet is more common in large cities with denser populations due to high deployment costs. Often subsidized by cities and allows third parties to use the shared infrastructure, leading to more providers compared to cable or DSL. From a consumer perspective, fiber offers fast speeds, reliable connection, and low latency, but its availability is limited, and it is typically more expensive.

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Cable (308 Providers)

Cable uses the same coaxial cables as cable TV. Shared bandwidth can lead to slower speeds during peak times. Cable internet is widely available and offers good speeds, with the added benefit of bundling with TV services. However, its performance can vary depending on the number of users online at the same time, and it may come with potential data caps.

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DSL (499 Providers)

DSL uses existing telephone lines to deliver internet. Speed and reliability depend on the distance from the provider's central office. DSL is widely available and generally cheaper, making it a practical choice for those who don't need the highest speeds. However, it offers slower speeds compared to fiber and cable, and its quality varies by location.

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Fixed Wireless & 4G / 5G Home Internet (1122 Providers)

Fixed wireless uses radio signals from a tower to provide internet access. Fixed wireless typically uses a stand-alone transmitter/receiver, while 4G/5G is part of a cell phone network. This type of internet is advantageous because it is cheaper to set up, leading to many small local providers along with major cell companies. However, it can be prone to interference, variable speeds, and often comes with data limits.

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Satellite (3 Providers)

Satellite providers use satellites in orbit to deliver internet. Available almost everywhere, even in remote areas. Satellite internet offers universal availability and is independent of local infrastructure, making it ideal for remote and rural areas. However, it has high latency, can be affected by weather, and typically offers lower speeds and higher costs compared to other types of internet. Although satellite providers technically have the largest service areas in the country because they are available to anyone who has a clear view of the sky, we’ve excluded them from our list of top providers because they’re rarely the best option for most people.

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