AT&T Internet’s IPBB and fixed wireless plans are mostly available in rural and suburban areas. AT&T Fiber is available to 0.2 percent of U.S. homes and can reach download speeds of up to 5 Gbps. Its basic, nonfiber, internet-only plan starts at $55 per month and its highest-priced fiber plan is $180 per month.
Astound Broadband Powered by RCN is an affordable option, since its monthly prices typically stay below $50. Astound’s highest-priced plan costs $60 per month. The company’s download speeds reach 940 Mbps, and these high speeds can power multiple people using the internet simultaneously. Its internet plans operate on a cable connection.