The Best Internet Service for Your Business
AT&T
AT&T offers Fiber, DSL and IPBB connections with internet service plans that suit all types of businesses and download speeds of 6Mbps for DSL and 1000Mbps for fiber users.
AT&T beats its competitors regarding transparency of their plans and pricing. The plans are outlined clearly on their website with laying and installation charges upfront. This eliminates the need to visit a salesperson. The customer service is responsive and scores very well regarding customer service according to ratings from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) and JD Power.
AT&T offers only two-year contracts and they charge a substantial fee (75% of the remaining amount) when you terminate it beforehand. The contract terms also state that you will be compensated with one day in case of downtime lasting more than 24 hours.
Verizon
Verizon offers a wide range of service plans to support small, medium and large businesses and are their branches are spread across the USA. Verizon has three main inclusive services; Verizon Fios (Fiber connection) located in 10 northern states, Verizon High-Speed Internet (DSL) in 10 east coast states and Verizon Business (copper connection) in 47 states.
With speeds ranging from 1Mbps to 940Mbps, Verizon provides stable and reliably fast internet access and also superb customer service. Verizon has flexible contract terms, with users choosing between month-to-month or a two-year plan. A fee of 35% of the remaining balance is to be paid, in case you cancel the two-year contract prematurely.
Comcast Xfinity
Comcast boasts of being the most widespread ISP, with a coverage of over 35 states in America and the fastest advertised speeds in the market ranging from 25 to 1,000 Mbps. Its data service plans have an option to add a phone line, which syncs your phone to your business at a monthly cost of $115. They, however, offer customers only a two-year contract plan, and in case of contract termination, you will have to pay 75% of the remaining amount.
Charter Spectrum
Are you in need of an ISP with no long-term contract commitments? Try out Charter Spectrum. It offers month-to-month plans only and no fee charges when you cancel the contract making it an ideal ISP for small and growing businesses.
Its actual fiber-optic speeds go up to 940Mbps meaning few downtime circumstances, and in case it happens Charter Spectrum compensates you fully. They have above-average customer service scores according to JD Power and ACSI.
Centurylink
Century link offers both DSL and fiber connections with businesses opting for speeds ranging from 3Mbps to 100Mbps for DSL. Those in need of speeds of up to 1000Mbps can opt for the fiber connection. You will findall the available service plans and charges upfront when you search them online.
Centurylink stand out with their compensation terms. For every 30 minutes of downtime, you are compensated with one full day. But, early termination of either the month-to-month or two-year contract will result in a $200 fee. Centurylink has bundling options, where you can bundle phone or TV with any data plan offered.