Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The best internet deals and top promotions in Springfield depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
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Springfield internet providers, such as T-Mobile Home Internet and Xfinity, may offer lower introductory pricing or other incentives, such as free equipment rental for a limited time. Others, including AT&T Fiber and Rise Broadband, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
Plan | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
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AT&T Internet 5000 Read full review | $245 | 5,000Mbps | 5,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
AT&T Internet 2000 Read full review | $145 | 2,000Mbps | 2,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
Xfinity Gigabit Read full review | $95 | 1,200Mbps | 35Mbps | 1.2TB | Cable |
AT&T Internet 1000 Read full review | $80 | 1,000Mbps | 1,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
Xfinity Gigabit Read full review | $65 | 1,000Mbps | 20Mbps | 1.2TB | Cable |
Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read full review | $70 ($45 with eligible mobile plans) | 1,000Mbps | 75Mbps | None | Fixed wireless |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
While the answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
What is the best internet service provider in Springfield?
AT&T Fiber is the best internet service provider in Springfield. The area’s largest fiber internet provider, AT&T Fiber offers a variety of speeds ranging from 300 to 5,000Mbps. All plans include symmetrical upload and download speeds, unlimited data and free equipment rental. AT&T Fiber’s speeds, pricing and simple service terms have helped the provider earn high customer satisfaction ratings from the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power in recent years.
Is fiber internet available in Springfield?
Recent FCC data from December 2023 shows that fiber internet is available to just over 43% of Springfield households, or around 28,800 homes. AT&T Fiber is the largest fiber internet provider in Springfield and is responsible for the majority of fiber coverage throughout the area.
What is the cheapest internet provider in Springfield?
Xfinity has the cheapest internet service in Springfield, with plans starting at $35 for download speeds up to 150Mbps. T-Mobile Home Internet has the potential to be the next cheapest internet provider, but only when combined with the mobile bundle discount that brings the monthly rate down to $40.
Which internet provider in Springfield offers the fastest plan?
AT&T Fiber offers the fastest internet plan in Springfield, with speeds up to 5,000Mbps. Other speed tiers range from 300 to 2,000Mbps. AT&T Fiber plans feature symmetrical upload and download speeds, an advantage unique to fiber internet service. Xfinity offers download speeds up to 1,200 and 1,000Mbps in Springfield, but max upload speeds are significantly lower at 35Mbps.
Source: cnet.com