Spectrum Internet Plans
There are three Spectrum Internet plans that you can choose from:
| Plan |
Download Speeds |
Upload Speeds |
| Spectrum Internet Standard |
up to 200 Mbps |
up to 10 Mbps |
| Spectrum Internet Ultra |
up to 400 Mbps |
up to 20 Mbps |
| Spectrum Internet Gig |
up to 940 Mbps |
up to 35 Mbps |
As you can see, Spectrum only offers asymmetric plans, so your upload speed will always be much worse than your download speed.
If you only consume online content and perform basic tasks such as browsing the web or sending email messages, then asymmetric plans are perfectly acceptable.
Unfortunately, such plans are rarely able to meet the needs of content creators who frequently upload large quantities of data or stream high-definition video in real-time. The good news is that all three plans are completely unlimited.
According to a 2021 FCC report on ISP speed scores, Spectrum Internet speeds were higher than 95 percent of the advertised speed, which is a great result that makes Charter Communications one of the most consistent providers.
But how much do the plans cost? Let’s look at the current Spectrum Internet prices:
| Plan |
Promo rate |
Standard rate |
Contact |
| Spectrum Internet |
$50 |
$75 |
None required |
| Spectrum Internet Ultra |
$70 |
$95 |
None required |
| Spectrum Internet Gig |
$110 |
$135 |
None required |
The cost of all Spectrum packages includes a rental fee for the supplied modem. Just know that the modem doesn’t come with WiFi, and it cost $5 extra dollars per month for a modem with WiFi capabilities. If you already have your own WiFi router that you’re satisfied with, you can simply ignore the fee because it takes a minute to connect the modem to your router.
Self-installation costs $19.99, and there’s also a professional installation option that costs $49.99 for Spectrum Internet and Spectrum Internet Ultra plans and $199.99 for Spectrum Internet Gig plan.
You can switch providers at any time because Spectrum doesn’t require its customers to sign a contract. Other internet service providers that do the same include Frontier and Xfinity, and such providers are preferred by renters and other people who may have to relocate on short notice.
