Cable internet uses cables to provide high-speed internet services. Cable internet companies offer speeds of up to 100 Mbps to 300 Mbps faster than DSL, which is significant enough for an average household using multiple devices. Cable internet companies also offer lower speeds ranging from 15 to 35 Mbps. It is more reliable than DSL internet but is also more expensive. They may also have limited availability regarding the number of locations they cover.

Read to know the top five high-speed cable internet providers.

Xfinity
Xfinity from Comcast has consistently been one of the best choices for high-speed cable internet. They offer six levels of speed, free Peacock cable TV, home security, and mobile services in one bundle. Apart from the cost of the internet plan, you will also have to pay an installation fee, data overage fee if you exceed the data cap of 1.2 TB, and equipment fee. Xfinity is available in 40 states taking advantage of the wide presence of Comcast cable. Some of Xfinity’s popular bundled plans are:

• Select+: Costs $89.99 per month for 300 Mbps, 125 TV channels, 20 hours of DVR and HD, and a 1-year contract
• Signature+: Costs $119.99 per month for 600 Mbps, 185 TV channels, includes DVR and HD, and a 1-year contract
• Super+: Costs $139.99 per month for 1200 Mbps, 185 TV channels, includes DVR and HD, $200 Visa rewards card, and a 1-year contract

Spectrum
Spectrum offers nine cable internet plans of varying speeds and prices. It is available in 42 states. Spectrum offers ‘Internet Only’ and ‘TV and internet’ bundle plans. Their plans include the modem cost, and you have to pay $5 monthly rent for a router. Spectrum has no data cap and offers unlimited data. Some of their popular high-speed internet plans are:

• Double Play Silver: Starts from $129.98 per month for 12 months, up t0 200 Mbps and 175 channels
• Triple Play Gold: Starts from $164.97 for 12 months, up to 200 Mbps and 200 channels, and unlimited nationwide calling.

Cox
Cox offers reliable high-speed internet and does not require a contract. It offers affordable plans for basic browsing with speeds ranging from 25 Mbps to 1000 Mbps. They offer cable and internet bundle plans. Cox does not offer unlimited data and has a data cap of 1.25 TB. Their top plans are:

• Internet Preferred 150+: Costs $125.99 per month for 150 Mbps and offers 75 TV channels
• Internet Essential 50+: Costs $150.99 per month for 50 Mbps and offers 140 channels
• Internet Gigblast: Costs $250.99 per month for 1000 Mbps and offers 250 channels

Astound Broadband
Astound is available in select locations and offers low-price, no-contract cable plans. Astound offers no data cap in all their plans. Their prices may vary based on the location. They are an internet-only company and do not offer cable TV. They provide high-speed internet between 50 Mbps and 940 Mbps. Their top plans are:

• 50 Mbps Internet: Costs $19.99 for 50 Mbps
• 400 Mbps Internet: Costs $39.99 for 400 Mbps
• 940 Mbps Internet: Costs $49.99 for 940 Mbps

Wow! Internet
Wow!Internet offers affordable and high-speed internet. However, it is only present in 10 states. It is a contract-based plan. They offer internet speeds between 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps with unlimited data. They offer internet-only plans without cable TV. Popular plans from WoW! Internet include:

Internet 100: Costs $19.99 for 100 Mbps

Internet 200: Costs $39.99 for 200 Mbps

Internet 500: Costs $49.99 for 500 Mbps

Internet 1000: Costs $79.99 for 100 Mbps

When comparing prices, check for additional equipment, installation, router fee, and other rental charges. Costs are for 12 months with a one or two-year contract depending on the plan, and you may also have to pay additional fees for equipment and installation.