EarthLink vs. Verizon High Speed Internet
EarthLink and Verizon High Speed Internet are two of the top internet providers in the U.S. that offer DSL and fiber internet with the greatest coverage in New York. As a note, Verizon High Speed Internet’s fiber service alternative is called Verizon Fios. Customers who prefer a broad range of plans can opt for EarthLink. Outlined below are the varying internet plans and pricing between EarthLink and Verizon High Speed Internet.
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EarthLink vs. Verizon High Speed Internet Comparison |
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Provider | EarthLink | Verizon High Speed Internet |
Speed | 3-1,000 Mbps | 0.5-15 Mbps |
Pricing | $14.95-99.95/mo. | $69.99/mo. |
Service Type | DSL or Fiber | DSL |
EarthLink vs. Verizon High Speed Internet FEATURE COMPARISON |
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Provider | EarthLink | Verizon High Speed Internet |
High-Speed Plans | Yes | No |
Unlimited Data | Yes | Select Plans |
Contract-Free Plans | No | Yes |
TV Service | No | No |
Phone Service | No | Yes |

EarthLink Internet Deals †
Last updated on 10/17/2019†All plans not available in all areas or to all customers. Verify details with EarthLink.

Verizon High Speed Internet Internet Deals †
Last updated on 9/17/2020†All plans not available in all areas or to all customers. Verify details with Verizon High Speed Internet.
EarthLink vs. Verizon High Speed Internet Performance Overview


EarthLink is the largest residential DSL provider in the U.S. and has recently upgraded their internet service to HyperLink, which offers high speeds with fiber internet. Currently, their high-speed internet is available in 36 states. With download speeds up to 1000 Mbps, customers can download 10 songs in 9 seconds or a 1-hour TV show in less than a minute.
Verizon High Speed Internet offers DSL service and is the fourth largest DSL internet provider in the U.S. Verizon High Speed Internet also offers a variety of bundled phone services with select internet plans. Contract lengths vary between 1-2 years and can make for a more affordable option than a month-to-month payment plan.
EarthLink Installation

Professional installation is required and costs a one-time fee of $69.95.
Extra handling, shipping and equipment fees may apply. Important details regarding the installation process are emailed to customers directly, and the process may take anywhere between 5-10 days.
Verizon High Speed Internet Installation

Verizon High Speed Internet customers can self-install their internet service.
There is a one-time equipment fee of $29.99. The activation fee is waived when you sign up online. If you choose a refurbished router or modem, there is no charge.
EarthLink Contracts, Equipment Fees & Fine Print

Most of EarthLink’s plans require a 12-month term commitment.
If you end your contract early, be prepared to pay early termination fees up to $200. Additional fees such as a one-time installation, equipment, handling and shipping are included in their offers. EarthLink-specific modems are required upon installation, costing $6.95/month, so be sure to plan accordingly with the extra monthly payment.
Verizon High Speed Internet , Equipment Fees & Fine Print

Depending on the plans or bundles offered, Verizon High Speed Internet does not always require a contract.
When looking at bundles specifically, long-term contracts of 1-2 years may provide a more affordable option than paying month-to-month. Early termination fees cost up to $350, where customers will need to pay $15/month until the completed contract term. As for late fees, this can be 1.5 percent of the unpaid balance per month.
EarthLink Data Caps

With EarthLink’s HyperLink plans, there are no data caps. Customers can enjoy speeds up to 1000 Mbps. All plans come with free dial-up access of up to 20 hours per month to use away from home.
Verizon High Speed Internet Data Caps

Whether customers choose an internet-only plan or Double Play bundle, Verizon High Speed Internet does not have any data caps which allow users access to unlimited data.
Great speeds

Speeds are great ever since we switched to Verizon FiOS, we pay for 200 Mbps up and down and get 330Mbps up and down, speeds are consistent and never slow down, customer service is also good. I would recommend Verizon.
Fantastic

The value that you get from the bundle that Verizon is currently offering is amazing. Obviously, this is because they are being pressured by competition from other ISPs that are moving into my area. I have a 200Mbps up/down plan and regularly exceed that by 50Mbps+. That said, I have had general connectivity issues about once a week from day one (6 yr client) which requires a modem reboot. So while the sweet interweb's feed is all underground and weather doesn't affect the link, the connection fails often mid-meeting because of a butterfly flapped wings in Europe (some high bandwidth cisco switch needed a run config upgrade). When it is on, it is good and the price is amazing too.
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