The Fastest Internet Service Provider | AT&T Internet

An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that provides access to the internet to both consumers and businesses. ISPs offer internet connectivity (fiber internet, broadband) as well as other services such as email and security features.  

Internet service providers like AT&T also provide the necessary infrastructure to make internet connection possible, such as servers and data centers. In fact, AT&T’s upgraded fiber to the home infrastructure is a big part of what makes AT&T Fiber so fast and reliable. 

When choosing an internet service provider, the first step is to find out what ISPs are available where you live. You can see if AT&T Fiber is available where you live here.

After evaluating your options, you should choose the internet plan that’s right for you. Some considerations may be performance, reliability, or the right price.

AT&T Fiber is a popular choice for internet service because our fiber to the home network delivers fast uploads and download speeds, is extremely reliable, and has a range of plans available at different price points.

Your fastest internet provider will depend on which service is available in your area, and if AT&T Fiber service is offered. You can check what AT&T Fiber plans are available where you live here.

Where available, our fastest residential internet plan, AT&T Fiber with up to 5 GIG speed, offers equal upload and download speeds 1, ultra-low latency, unlimited data on your home internet connection.

When searching for internet service providers, you may have several options, depending on availability in your area. AT&T, Spectrum, Xfinity, and Google Fiber are among the largest ISPs.  

AT&T Fiber is a top choice amongst internet service providers because of ultra-fast speeds, internet security features, and high reliability.  

Some features that set AT&T Fiber apart from other internet service providers are symmetrical upload and download speeds, straightforward pricing with no surprises, and a long history as one of America’s major communications technology providers.  

If you’d like to find out why AT&T Fiber is a top choice for yourself, you can check to see if AT&T Fiber is available where you live.

You’re free to use your own equipment with AT&T Fiber, but the AT&T gateway is essential for the use of our network. You do not need to rent equipment from AT&T, the AT&T gateway comes included with all AT&T Fiber plans.

While not all features from the Smart Home Manager or ActiveArmor app may be compatible with third-party routers, they may be connected via the AT&T gateway. You can find more information about the difference between modems, routers, and gateways here.

Professional installations are available by appointment. A technician will come to your home, connect fiber service to your house, and set up your home network equipment. The visit may take up to four hours.

If you have AT&T Internet and are simply upgrading to a faster AT&T Fiber plan, you may be able to self-install your new equipment. For more information about technician installation and self-install, you can read more about how fiber internet is installed.

You can check to see if AT&T Fiber is available where you live by using our availability checker.

If AT&T Fiber service is available in your area, you can also learn more about internet service plans and pricing here.