Wider availability. Wireless bundling. The AT&T Guarantee. See how AT&T Fiber compares to Frontier on speed, price, availability, and features — side by side.
Both are fiber — so the gap is smaller than fiber vs cable. But differences in availability, bundling, top speed, and price still matter. Here's every spec laid out in one table.
| Feature | AT&T FiberFiber-optic | FrontierFiber-optic |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 100% fiber-optic | 100% fiber-optic |
| Max download speed | 5,000 Mbps (5 GIG) | 7,000 Mbps (7 GIG) |
| Max upload speed | 5,000 Mbps (symmetric) | 7,000 Mbps (symmetric) |
| Data cap | None — unlimited data | None — unlimited data |
| Starting price | $35/mo (300 Mbps) | $30/mo (500 Mbps) |
| 1 GIG price | $50/mo | $55/mo |
| 5 GIG price | $95/mo | $125/mo |
| Top-tier price | $95/mo (5 GIG) | $200/mo (7 GIG) |
| Contract | No annual contract | No annual contract |
| Price guarantee | AT&T Guarantee — price locked | No formal price lock |
| Availability | 25M+ locations, 100+ metros | Fewer states, regional |
| Wireless bundling | AT&T Wireless — save up to $420/yr | No wireless service |
| TV bundling | DIRECTV available | YouTube TV partnership |
| Latency | Low (typ. 10–20 ms) | Low (typ. 10–20 ms) |
| Self-install | Free when available | Available |
Both providers offer fiber, so speeds are comparable. AT&T's advantages come from scale, ecosystem, and a price guarantee that Frontier can't match.
AT&T Fiber passes 25+ million locations across 100+ metro areas and is expanding rapidly. Frontier Fiber is concentrated in fewer states — mainly the Northeast, Southeast, and parts of the Midwest and West. If you're choosing between the two, AT&T is more likely to be at your address.
AT&T is the only one of the two that also offers mobile service. Bundle AT&T Fiber with AT&T Wireless unlimited lines and save up to $420/year. One provider, one bill, one account for internet, mobile, and TV. Frontier has no wireless offering — you'd need a separate carrier.
AT&T locks your price with no annual contract and no surprise hikes. You get transparent pricing for the life of your service, plus a 14-day money-back guarantee. Frontier offers no-contract plans too, but without a formal price-lock commitment — promo rates can change.
AT&T 1 GIG is $50/mo vs Frontier's $55/mo — saving $60/year. AT&T 5 GIG is $95/mo vs Frontier's $125/mo — saving $360/year with the same symmetric speed. Frontier's 7 GIG costs $200/mo, nearly double AT&T's top tier, for 40% more speed.
AT&T offers seamless bundling with DIRECTV streaming — live TV, sports, and on-demand in one package. Frontier partners with YouTube TV, but DIRECTV's channel selection, sports coverage, and integration with AT&T accounts make it a more complete entertainment ecosystem.
AT&T Fiber + AT&T Wireless + DIRECTV means one account, one app, one bill, and one support team. Frontier only offers internet, so you'll juggle multiple providers and logins for mobile and TV. For households that want simplicity, AT&T's unified ecosystem is a real advantage.
Frontier is a legitimate fiber competitor. Here's where it has the edge — and why it might be the right pick if these factors matter most to you.
Frontier's top plan reaches 7,000 Mbps — 40% faster than AT&T's 5 GIG max. For the most bandwidth-hungry households (8K streaming, massive cloud workflows, smart homes with dozens of devices), Frontier offers headroom no other major provider matches.
Frontier's entry plan starts at $30/mo for 500 Mbps — that's $5 less than AT&T's $35/mo for 300 Mbps, and Frontier gives you more speed at the entry tier. If you want the cheapest fiber plan and 500 Mbps is enough, Frontier's floor is lower.
Frontier has committed to a 100% fiber strategy, phasing out its legacy copper DSL network. That means every Frontier connection you can get is fiber — no hybrid or copper tiers to worry about. AT&T still maintains some legacy IPBB areas, though its fiber footprint is the focus.
Bottom line: Frontier is a strong fiber provider with a speed advantage at the top end. But for most households, AT&T's wider availability, wireless bundling, price guarantee, and better value at 1–5 GIG make it the smarter choice.
See exactly what you pay at each speed tier. Frontier's edge is the entry plan; AT&T wins at 1 GIG and 5 GIG with better value per Mbps.
All plans: no data cap, no annual contract, symmetric speeds. AT&T Guarantee price lock. Prices with AutoPay & paperless billing. Bundle with AT&T Wireless to save up to $420/yr.
All plans: no data cap, no annual contract, symmetric speeds. No wireless bundling available. Prices with AutoPay. No formal price-lock guarantee. Availability limited to select metro areas.
AT&T 5 GIG saves you $360/year vs Frontier 5 GIG — same symmetric speed, plus wireless bundling and the AT&T Guarantee.
Both AT&T and Frontier deliver excellent fiber-optic internet with symmetric speeds and no data caps. But AT&T wins on wider availability, wireless bundling (save up to $420/year), the AT&T Guarantee price lock, and better value at 1 GIG and 5 GIG. Frontier's advantages — a 7 GIG top speed and a lower entry price — matter only if you need 7,000 Mbps or want the cheapest possible fiber plan. For everyone else, AT&T Fiber is the smarter, more complete choice.
Frontier offers a higher top speed — up to 7 GIG (7,000 Mbps) in select areas, compared to AT&T Fiber's 5 GIG (5,000 Mbps). However, both use fiber-optic technology with symmetric upload and download speeds, so the difference only matters for the most bandwidth-intensive households. For most users, AT&T's 5 GIG is more than enough, and it costs $360/year less than Frontier's 5 GIG plan.
It depends on the tier. Frontier has a lower starting price at $30/mo for 500 Mbps vs AT&T's $35/mo for 300 Mbps. But at 1 GIG, AT&T is $50/mo vs Frontier's $55/mo. At 5 GIG, AT&T is $95/mo vs Frontier's $125/mo — saving $360/year. Frontier's 7 GIG at $200/mo is the most expensive tier on either provider. For most speeds above entry-level, AT&T offers better value.
AT&T Fiber has wider availability, passing 25+ million locations across 100+ metro areas and expanding rapidly. Frontier Fiber is available in fewer states, concentrated mainly in the Northeast, Southeast, and parts of the Midwest and West. If AT&T Fiber is available at your address, it's generally the more reliable and feature-rich choice. Check availability to see which providers serve you.
No — and neither does Frontier. Both AT&T Fiber and Frontier Fiber offer unlimited data with no data caps on their fiber plans. This is a shared advantage of fiber over cable providers like Xfinity, which enforces a 1.2 TB monthly cap. With either AT&T or Frontier fiber, you can stream, game, and download without worrying about overage fees.
AT&T offers seamless bundling of AT&T Fiber with AT&T Wireless plans — save up to $420/year when you combine unlimited wireless lines with fiber. AT&T also offers DIRECTV streaming bundles. Frontier does not offer a wireless service, so you'd need a separate carrier for mobile. If you want one bill for internet, mobile, and TV, AT&T is the clear choice.
The AT&T Guarantee locks your price with no annual contract and no price hikes during your service — you get transparent pricing that won't surprise you. AT&T also offers a 14-day money-back guarantee. Frontier offers no-contract plans as well, but its pricing transparency and price-lock commitment are less standardized. AT&T's guarantee provides more certainty for budgeting.
Neither AT&T Fiber nor Frontier requires an annual contract. Both providers offer month-to-month fiber plans with no early termination fees. This is a shared advantage of fiber providers over cable, making it easy to switch if your needs change.
In many cases, yes. AT&T Fiber and Frontier use separate fiber infrastructure, so having one doesn't prevent you from getting the other. Check availability at your address to see which fiber providers serve your neighborhood. If both are available, compare the plans and choose the one that best fits your speed needs and budget.
One quick check tells you if AT&T Fiber is available where you live. If it is, you could switch today — no contract, no data cap, symmetric speeds up to 5 GIG, and wireless bundling that saves up to $420/year.