Compared to the cable Internet most of us are familiar with, Frontier’s 5 Gig Internet is reported to have upload speeds that are up to 125 times faster and download speeds up to five times faster, all delivered with less latency.
The new 5 Gig network is one of the fastest internet options currently available in the US, with other fiber-enabled ISPs like Verizon Fios and Google Fiber still capped at around 2 Gbps. Right now, other 5 Gig networks currently available in the US include AT&T, which offers 2 Gig and 5 Gig plans, and Optimum. Notes from Altice SVP of Communications, Janet Meahan Optimum has started rolling out the 5 Gig service in its fiber footprint in Connecticut and Long Island, as well as in parts of its fiber networks in the Bronx, Brooklyn, New Jersey, and Westchester.
The 5 Gig plan that Frontier offers starts at $154.99 per month, and the fee includes a router and setup. This is about $55 more than the 2 Gig plans offered by Frontier and other ISPs; however, costs, availability, and promotions may vary from state to state. Even with a monthly price of over $150, 5 gig internet connectivity can be invaluable for networks responsible for a large number of devices and is still less expensive than AT&T’s 5 Gbps plan, which starts at $179.99.
5 gig connection speeds are good, but only as long as you have the hardware to support it. Most Wi-Fi 6E devices, like the Google Nest Wifi Pro, are capable of handling 5Gbps throughput, but anyone planning to sign up for Frontier’s new plan will want to check their specific hardware beforehand to get the most bang for their buck. .
Correction January 31, 7:30 pm ET: An earlier version of this story said that AT&T had the only other 5 Gig service, but in fact, Optimum also offers 5 Gig fiber service in several areas. We are sorry for the mistake.
