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About EarthLink

EarthLink is an internet service provider that offers customizable plans for home and business needs as well as internet security software and digital marketing solutions for small businesses. Its premier service, EarthLink Fiber, gives you access to internet speeds up to 5 Gbps with no data caps or teaser rates.

Pros
  • Fiber, 4G LTE / 5G, and Fixed Wireless options
  • Home plans start at $39.95/month
  • Home and business internet
Cons
  • Not available in every state

EarthLink internet services

To get started with EarthLink, visit its website and enter some information on your internet usage habits and where you live. If EarthLink is available in your area, call the number listed to get a quote.

EarthLink offers three customizable high-speed internet services for home and business use: fiber, 4G LTE/5G and fixed wireless internet.

EarthLink has fiber internet speeds up to 5 Gbps with no throttling, no data limits. The company also has comprehensive customer service with an online self-help portal, live online chat and 24/7 phone support.

Customers receive multiple perks when they sign up for internet services with EarthLink, including:

  • Free 30-day trial for cybersecurity service, powered by Norton and LifeLock identity protection
  • Free 30-day trial for 24/7 remote IT support for your devices
  • Deals and discounts on popular brands with EarthLink Perks

EarthLink security

EarthLink’s cybersecurity suite, EarthLink Protect, is powered by Norton 360 and LifeLock. It detects potential threats on your devices and safeguards your identify. EarthLink Protect cybersecurity suite offers:

  • Real-time protection against ransomware, viruses and malware
  • Secure VPN
  • Dark web monitoring
  • LifeLock Identity alerts
  • Parental control add-ons

EarthLink internet prices

EarthLink doesn’t disclose much information about pricing on its website, but it does state that residential internet plans start at $39.95 a month. The cost of your internet service varies based on what speed you want and where you live. To get an accurate quote, call EarthLink’s customer service phone number for more detailed information.

EarthLink Protect, the company’s device security and online privacy software, has two levels of protection for different monthly costs: EarthLink Protect starts at $7.95 a month, and EarthLink Protect+ starts at $9.95 a month.

EarthLink FAQ

Where is EarthLink available?

EarthLink partners with local internet service providers to offer service in the 48 contiguous states. It's not available in Alaska or Hawaii. To find out if EarthLink is available in your city or state, visit its website and enter your address.

How much is EarthLink per month?

EarthLink doesn’t disclose comprehensive cost information on its website, but it does state that residential internet service plans start at $39.95 a month. For more detailed information on EarthLink’s prices, contact a company representative.

What type of internet is EarthLink?

EarthLink offers three different types of internet: fiber, 4G LTE/5G and fixed wireless internet.

Who is EarthLink owned by?

Trive Capital is EarthLink’s parent company. Trive Capital purchased EarthLink in 2019.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 16, 2026

    I have always had a good experience with Earthlink. Wifi is strong and I haven’t had any outages. I have been with Earthlink for over a year and will continue into the future with them. Great customer service!

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    Response from EarthLink
    Hello Richard,
    We’re so glad to hear that your WiFi has been strong and reliable, with no outages. It’s especially wonderful to know you’ve been with EarthLink for over a year and plan to stay with us—we truly value your loyalty.

    We also appreciate your kind words about our customer service. Providing dependable service and a positive experience is very important to us.

    Thank you again for choosing EarthLink!

    Samantha

    Executive Relations

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    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 8, 2026

    I wanted to upgrade to 1 GB fiber internet. They had it in my neighborhood already. When the installers came out they couldn't go through my attic and down a wall because the wall was too close to the edge of my roof to be reached. Fiber optic cable can't be cut to length in the field and comes with pre-installed connectors on the ends that require them to drill a larger hole than that required for a standard telephone line. I didn't want a bunch of cable attached to the outside of my house either. That looks tacky. The fiber connection junction boxes are in the backyards of every other house in my neighborhood. I had a green telephone pillar in my backyard and thought the connection would be made from there just like our landline phone and run up to the corner of my house where all the other utilities entered. But the connection would actually be made in my neighbors backyard on the other side of my house.

    The installers could lay a buried cable all the way to the outside wall on the front of my house where I wanted the router installed. All they had to do was drill a small hole through the wall for the cable and attach a small junction box to my outside wall which made for a very clean installation. They were done in less than hour with the installation. The modem setup was easy. By patiently working with the installers I got everything I wanted and was completely satisfied. Another crew showed up a few days later and buried the cable completing the installation. I had to do almost no cleanup after them to restore my yard.

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    Response from EarthLink
    Hello Edward,

    We’re so happy to hear that the installer found a way to ensure your installation looked clean and that you didn’t have to worry about cleanup afterward. We truly appreciate your patience and flexibility while working with our team to find the best solution for your home.

    Your satisfaction means a great deal to us, and we’re glad we could deliver an outcome that worked for you.

    Thank you for choosing EarthLink!

    Samantha

    Executive Relations

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      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed April 25, 2026

      I was a loyal Frontier customer for five years. Then came the day when I needed support. Sadly, Frontier abandoned the human connection and all communication had to take place with AI or text with a support person. To make a long story short, I lost internet service for almost three weeks. During those three weeks, I begged to talk with a live support person or have a technician make a home visit. I was denied access to either. So, I ran to EarthLink. Throughout the process of switching to EarthLink (which saved me money) and having it installed by the nicest tech I have ever come across, I have never regretted moving to EarthLink. The internet runs smoothly and consistently (which was not the case with Frontier) and everyone I spoke with was a tremendous help in making the transition easy peasy. Color me happy!

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      Response from EarthLink
      Hello May Ellen,

      Thank you for sharing your experience—we really appreciate you taking the time to highlight both the challenges you faced and the positive outcome. It’s great to hear that your transition to EarthLink was smooth and that the installation process, along with the support you received, met your expectations. Reliable service and accessible, helpful customer care are exactly what we strive to provide, and we’re glad that’s been your experience so far.

      Samantha

      Executive Relations

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      Price

      Reviewed April 17, 2026

      I am a very happy and satisfied customer of EarthLink internet. They were on time and the installation of only took about 10 minutes and they also respected the property of the apartments that I live in. I'm very satisfied. The best internet company that you could ever be with and for the money it's worth it so if you're looking for internet company I suggest go with earthlink because I give EarthLink a double triple double A Plus. Thank you. I think love you guys.

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      Response from EarthLink
      Hello Mark,

      We’re thrilled to hear that you had a quick and smooth installation and that our team treated your home with the respect it deserves. It’s great to know you’re happy with both the service and the value.

      Thank you for being a part of the EarthLink family. If you ever need anything, we’re always here to help—thanks again for your support!

      Samantha

      Executive Relations

      CoveragePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffResolution

      Reviewed March 20, 2026

      I had a great experience with my installation. My technician ran into a few hiccups due to my neighbor’s line location and an issue she was experiencing. With a quick turnaround time he got a bucket truck out and not only installed my line but also fixed the issue that was causing my neighbor's lines to falter. ATT installed my EarthLink line and fixed my neighbor’s ATT line. A fine day to appreciate efficiency in repair to not only physical equipment but the peace of mind that comes with knowing our money is being used wisely. Thanks again, 15/10.

      Christopher

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      Response from EarthLink
      Hello Christopher,

      I am thrilled to hear that your installation went smoothly despite the initial challenges. It’s great to know that the technician was able to quickly coordinate a solution, get the necessary equipment on-site, and not only complete your installation but also resolve your neighbor’s line issue. That level of efficiency and care is exactly what we strive to provide.Thank you again for choosing us—I'm glad we could deliver a 15/10 experience!

      Samantha

      Executive Relations Expert

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      Reviewed June 2, 2026

      I enjoyed my experience. It's wonderful. I recommend trying it. It was easy to get set up.

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      Response from EarthLink
      Hello,

      We’re happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience and that your setup was easy!

      Samantha

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      Reviewed June 1, 2026

      DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH EARTHLINK. Promised great internet service, we received the equipment, hour spent with tech support, we were unable to get connected. They are a 3rd party service so we called the actual service provider (T-mobile) and they reported no service in our area. We were charged a connection fee of $54 and a $99 fee for service used???? Customer service refused to refund so we disputed with our bank (BECU) and they sided with Earthlink.... READ THE FINE PRINT!!!!!

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      Response from EarthLink
      Hello Pam,

      I’m truly sorry to hear about your experience, and I understand how frustrating that situation must have been. We certainly never want our customers to feel misled or unsupported. As a third-party provider, service availability can vary by location. Regarding the charges, installation and activation fees are applied when service is set up, and billing can begin once the account is provisioned.

      Samantha

      Executive Relations

      Reviewed May 30, 2026

      Great, it arrived on time, it nicely packaged, simple concept and easy process

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      Response from EarthLink
      Hello Kiwana,

      We’re glad to hear everything arrived on time and was nicely packaged. It’s great to know you found the process simple and easy—those are exactly the experiences we strive to provide.

      Samantha

      Executive Relations

      Staff

      Reviewed May 29, 2026

      The installers were excellent, friendly and kind, walked me through what I needed and then they were gone and I’m truly enjoying EarthLink

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      EarthLink
      Response from EarthLink
      Hello Sharon,

      We are happy the installers excellent, as well as kind and excellent service during the installation. It’s great to know they took the time to walk you through everything and made the process smooth for you.

      We truly appreciate you choosing EarthLink and are glad you’re enjoying your service!

      Samantha

      Executive Relations

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed May 27, 2026

      The gentleman was very nice and knew his job well, except I'm still having problems calling out to people

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      Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed May 26, 2026

      Still waiting on some to call me in reference to the installation rep taking our router.

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      Response from EarthLink
      Hello Stephen,

      I see that your modem was delivered via UPS on May 8th, so I will send you a direct message so I can assist you going further.

      Samantha

      Executive Relations

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      Customer ServicePriceHonesty & Transparency

      Reviewed May 25, 2026

      Absolutely will never use them again….. Canceled two months ago and still charged me. Now they’re on the phone acting as if I did something wrong. Hidden fees and bs to deal with.

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      Response from EarthLink
      Hello,

      I am sorry to hear there have been concerns regarding your billing. Please note that we do not continue charging an account once it has been canceled. Any charges that may appear after cancellation are typically related to an existing balance, an applicable early termination fee, or a charge for unreturned equipment. If a modem has been billed due to non-return, that charge is refundable once the equipment is received back within the designated return timeframe.

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      Price

      Reviewed May 24, 2026

      Your internet service is strong but you do have a big issue the way you go by charging for your service, 1st most older citizen get paid on the 1st of the month and you should make it easier for us by allowing until the 5th to start threatening to shut off our service. With that being a issue with your company it looks like I'm going to be trying to find another internet company to replace you as soon as possible. 😉 Sorry that we can't remain connected. 😉 Thank you for nothing!

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      Response from EarthLink
      Hello Willie,

      I am sorry you were not told about the billing expectations; however we do send out installation reminders that notate when the billing will be due, and then we send out invoice reminders before service is suspend. I am going to send you a direct message so we can resolve your billing issue.

      Samantha

      Executive Relations

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      Reviewed May 24, 2026

      Thanks so much. The black was hard, but you got us connected and provided me with a new modem.

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      Response from EarthLink
      Hello Samuel,
      I’m glad we were able to get you connected and provide a new modem. I know the delay was frustrating, and I truly appreciate your patience while we worked through it.

      If you need anything further, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always happy to help.

      Samantha

      Executive Relations

      Punctuality & Speed

      Reviewed May 22, 2026

      Good fiber since they use ATT lines. Reliable. Fast.

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      Response from EarthLink
      Hello William,

      We are really happy to hear you’re enjoying the speed and reliability of the service. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience—it means a lot!

      Samantha

      Executive Relations

      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed May 22, 2026

      Help. Need to talk to someone. Equipment was taken from my home. I have called more than once. No answer of what is going to be done.

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      Response from EarthLink
      Hello Stephen,

      I’m sorry to hear you’re experiencing issues with equipment being taken from your home—that’s definitely concerning. I’ll be sending you an email shortly so we can work together directly to review the situation and find the best way to resolve this for you.

      Samantha

      Executive Relations

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      Punctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed May 22, 2026

      Good product that was easy to order. Their technician was from ATT and his knowledge of the product was complete and he was very efficient on the install. He was able to answer any question that I had asked. Overall a great experience. I would recommend EarthLink to anyone who needed high speed internet.

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      Response from EarthLink
      Hello Jonathan,

      We’re delighted to hear that your ordering experience was smooth and that the installation went so well. It’s especially great to know the technician provided thorough, knowledgeable support and was able to answer all of your questions efficiently.

      We truly appreciate your recommendation and are glad you’re enjoying your high-speed internet service

      Samantha

      Executive Relations

      Staff

      Reviewed May 21, 2026

      I wish they had bridge link feature or got rid of the modem like Fios does and install your personal router. But the service is amazing. 8/10.

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      Response from EarthLink
      Hello Joan,
      We appreciate you sharing both what’s working well and where we can improve! We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the service overall and that it’s delivering a great experience.

      We understand your interest in features like bridge mode or using your own router setup, and that’s valuable input. Feedback like yours helps us continue to evaluate ways to enhance flexibility and better meet our customers’ preferences.

      Samantha

      Executive Relations

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      Reviewed May 21, 2026

      Just set up a new account, it was suppose to be 34 a month, but my first bill was 60, I called to confirm what I was being charged, a simple question, the lady put me on hold for 15 minutes to come back on the phone to proceed to starting the conversation over, I had to stop her from wasting any more time, and found out I was going to be charged 60 per month, though they have a promotion rn for 24 a month. Now I have to cancel and get another internet provider.

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      Response from EarthLink
      Hello Relic,
      Thank you for bringing this to our attention—we’re very sorry for the confusion and frustration this has caused.

      We understand how important it is for your bill to match the pricing that was originally quoted, and we sincerely apologize for the discrepancy. Promotional pricing and standard rates can sometimes vary depending on eligibility and plan details, but this should have been clearly explained from the start.

      Samantha

      Executive Relations

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      Staff

      Reviewed May 21, 2026

      Earthlink is the greatest Internet wi-fi system I ever used. They have great service, great support tech & a great team that's always in standby to help.

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      Response from EarthLink
      Hello Region,

      We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying your EarthLink service and that our support team has been there when you needed them. Providing reliable service and responsive assistance is very important to us, so it’s great to know we’re meeting your expectations.

      Samantha

      Executive Relations

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      EarthLink Company Information

      Company Name:
      EarthLink
      Year Founded:
      1994
      Address:
      980 Hammond Dr NE, Suite 400
      City:
      Atlanta
      State/Province:
      GA
      Postal Code:
      30328
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.earthlink.net