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About Frontier Communications

Frontier Communications® is a Fiber, Copper and Fixed-Wireless network provider that offers services in 25 states. Frontier offers customers unlimited tech support, a dependable connection for a monthly prices that’s been called the best value in Internet services. Visit its website to find out if its services are available in your state.

Pros
  • Fiber optic internet
  • Variety of plans
  • Bundle options
Cons
  • Limited nationwide service

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Crossville, TN
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I have had Frontier for years, and they have been almost the only option in my rural area ... I could not be happier with my service, and I have recommended them to several of my ...

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What is Frontier Communications?

Frontier Communications is a wireless network provider that offers TV, phone and internet services. Like its competitors, Frontier has bundled services at a lower price than its standalone options. Internet options include traditional high-speed internet and fiber optic internet. Frontier Communications partners with DISH Network to offer DISH TV.

Frontier Communications price

Frontier Communications' plans and pricing vary based on location, but monthly costs for bundles typically start at $54.99 a month. Router services fees are an additional $10 a month. The table below features sample costs for plans based in Texas.

CostSpeed
FiOS 50/50 Internet + TV$54.9950 Mbps
FiOS 500/500 Internet + TV$64.99500 Mbps
FiOS 50/50 Internet, TV + home phone$64.9950 Mbps
FiOS 1G service + TV$99.99940 Mbps download, 880 Mbps upload

Frontier Internet plans

Frontier Communications has three internet options: traditional high-speed internet, FiOS and Vantage. Check what’s offered in your location; services vary by area. Standalone internet service costs $27.99 to $44.99 a month.

  • High-speed internet: Although it’s called high-speed, this is the slowest internet option from Frontier. It works well for basic needs like checking email and browsing the web.
  • FiOS by Frontier: This fiber optic option from Frontier works well for gaming and streaming. It’s available in three different tiers: 50 Mbps, 500 Mbps and 940 Mbps. The 940 Mbps speed is only available with FiOS Gig Service.
  • Vantage by Frontier: Vantage has speeds that reach up to 200 Mbps in some areas. It’s best for multiple-device streaming, including 4K video, and fast downloads.

Frontier cable plans

At the time of publication, Frontier Communications mostly offered cable plans bundled with internet service, not as standalone options. Only the Dish TV plan is available for separate purchase.

  • FiOS TV: Frontier Communications’ basic cable option includes sports channels, lifestyle channels, reality TV and on-demand movies. Bundles start at around $55 a month.
  • Vantage TV: Vantage TV is Frontier’s comprehensive option and has sports, news, movies, entertainment and international channels. Cable/internet bundles start at $82.99 a month.
  • Dish TV: Dish TV plans range from about $60 a month up to $95 a month. Basic plans have 120 channels. The comprehensive plan has 250 channels.

Frontier Communications FAQ

Is Frontier Communications available in my location?

Frontier Communications has service in Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

What services does Frontier Communications offer?

Frontier Communications has internet, cable and phone services.

How fast is Frontier internet?

Frontier has high-speed internet as fast as 12 Mbps. This works well for most homes and small businesses. Vantage by Frontier reaches 200 Mbps in some areas, and FiOS is as fast as 1 Gbps. This is better for those needing much faster internet for gaming or streaming on multiple devices.

What channels are included in Frontier packages?

Channels vary based on package, but customers can access news, sports and lifestyle channels plus on-demand movies and international channels.

Is Frontier Communications good?

Frontier Communications has had issues in the past with delivering reliable service. The company declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 2020, but it continues to offer service to customers. Some reviews mention being satisfied with Frontier Communications services. If the pricing and services offered seem fair to you, Frontier Communications is worth considering.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 19, 2025

    My Experience with Frontier Retention -PHENOMENAL - KERRY G. Kerry G, with Frontier is smoking hot awesome for the customer service of the retention dept. It took me forever to get to her and they hide their phone numbers and want you to use apps, but after multiple frustrating people and 2 hours of my time, Kerry took care of everything with the approval of her manager.

    Kerry was incredibly helpful. I've been with Frontier for less than a month. Probably 3 weeks. I canceled it because it does not redirect to websites. With that said, these sites are all https: and I have never had a problem with TWC, Sparklight or DSL. I have 2 IMACS that are old with old software, 1 IMAC initially on the older version of Sequoia but then upgraded to try to make this service work. I have 10 laptops for business all on Windows 10.1 and 1 on Windows 8.1 and a MacBook Pro on old software. Not one of these machines was able to access www.frankbuckzoo.com or www.athleteguild.com.

    With that said, I cleaned out the DNS cache on my IMac, tracerted one of the sites, pinged it and used the actually IP address while I was talking to the owner of the site, a registration company. None of it worked. Frontier said they had problems in the past with redirecting, but these are all secure sites. Then they tried to tell me it was security settings. 11 laptops on Windows, 3 IMACS, and an MacBook Pro which all have different settings. Kerry was phenomenal in that she waived the cancellation fee, waived the restock fee and I told her I was happy to pay the $49.99, as I had used their service. All in all, a very positive interaction. SHE IS A ROCKSTAR AND SHOULD BE GIVEN A RAISE!

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    Installation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed May 23, 2025

    I switched to Frontier, and had my install this a.m. in Vernon, CT. 5 STARS to Trevor, the tech who came out and did the install. Professional. Knowledgeable. Polite. Most of all, was able to guide me through the set up so ALL of my devices (I think, 12), connected automatically, with no hiccups or issues. Fingers crossed that the streaming service lives up to the hype... but, I can't say enough good about Trevor and his role in getting things up and running. Thanks Trevor!

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    Response from Frontier Communications

    We're happy to hear that, John, and welcome to the Frontier Family! If you ever have any questions or need assistance with your services, technical or otherwise, always feel free to reach out to our Reputation Escalation Group on Facebook [Facebook.com/FrontierInternet] or Twitter [Twitter.com/AskFrontier] where our Live Agents are available 24/7 for your convenience! ~ Luna

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      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed Dec. 6, 2024

      I started with Frontier five years ago for its home internet service, and it has been an overall very good experience. When we first started, they didn't have the fiber optics, which meant that we had lower MBPS which led to a lot of buffering in our programming while streaming. However, once the fiber optics was introduced into our area, our speed and internet service got much better. But even during those slower, more difficult times, their customer service always tried to get us the help we needed.

      We stuck by Frontier, and I'm very glad we did. As a five year customer, I recently called and asked their loyalty team if they would be willing to help with our latest rate increase, as a local competitor with very good infrastructure service and very good customer service reviews had me considering a switch due to some very competitive pricing. Frontier again stepped up to the plate and got me to a monthly rate that kept me from considering this competitive alternative. I have had a Five Star experience with Frontier Communications going on five years now for both its recently improved high quality internet service and speed due to the fiber optic cables coming into our area, and for its very consistently good customer service.

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      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed Oct. 22, 2024

      I am sticking with Frontier. I had an outage during the Milton hurricane. I chatted online with a Tech who was helpful but still couldn't get the service back on. My wife reached out to the CEO of the company and several principals and we got an instant response. They were helpful and concerned and moved up the date to restore my service. As it turns out, I was the one responsible for not having internet. I had the router plugged in incorrectly! I must have misunderstood on the chat but I had it plugged in wrong. When the Tech arrived, he plugged it in correctly and instantly had internet.

      I want to thank the CEO of the company and his immediate people he put on it. Not being a techie, I didn't grock that I had it wrong. I am sticking with Frontier for helping me. Their principals really do care. The Tech who arrived explained that their back up generator went down but they had it back up the same day (I could have had service quicker had I had it plugged in right!). It was helpful to get the true information. I depend on my internet for my work.

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      Response from Frontier Communications

      It's great to know that everything is functioning smoothly again, Dan. If you encounter any problems, feel free to reach out to us. I suggest connecting with our social media team on Facebook [m.me/frontiercorp] or Twitter [twitter.com/askfrontier]. Our helpful agents are available 24/7, prepared to assist you whenever necessary. Take care! - JK

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      Installation & SetupCoverageReliability

      Reviewed Aug. 23, 2024

      Frontier Fiber - 2GIG: We moved from Xfinity to Frontier in Aug due to unreliable service. The entire process from ordering, installation and setup was the most painless ISP experience I've had in 20 years! So far everything is running (router, wifi EERO mesh) good. Ethernet speeds are around 1.2-1.4 gig downloads and higher uploads. WIFI is not as strong but no problems with coverage in our 3500 sq ft single story. I am paying slightly less for better service.

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      Response from Frontier Communications

      Hi, Motman. That's awesome! We're glad to know that the service is working seamlessly. If you need any help with our service or concerns, I encourage you to contact our social media team on Facebook [m.me/frontiercorp] or Twitter [twitter.com/askfrontier] at any time so we can assist you accordingly. -JK

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      Customer ServicePriceOnline & AppStaff

      Reviewed June 27, 2025

      Where do I begin. This experience was not good. From Day one I attempted to pay my bill. Logged through the website and the website said. "You don't have access to this page yet. Once your internet gets installed, then you can." Then it had a link to a supposedly really good app. Which attempted to log into the app. Nope, same thing, telling me I need to wait for the internet to come. Mind you internet is sitting in my living room here. I attempted to call customer support and was met with a robot. Whom which I managed to get pissed off enough to bring me to a actual person. To which she charged me 10 dollars for speaking with her. And told me there was a ticket in, and it was indeed their fault. I thought all was fine and dandy. Nope, now my bill is sent to collections, and I have a collections agency trying to contact me on an unpaid bill. Definitely will not be staying with you guys once everything is sorted out.

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      Response from Frontier Communications

      Hi, Matrik. We would be more than happy to look into your concerns and provide you with the assistance you need. I highly recommend that you contact our dedicated Social Media Team through our Facebook page at [Facebook.com/FrontierInternet] or on Twitter at [Twitter.com/AskFrontier]. Our Live Agents are available around the clock to help you with any issues or questions you may have. -JK

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      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed June 27, 2025

      I got a much better deal for more than what I had regarding the internet service, so naturally, I canceled Frontier. I was told by the customer service rep (Stephanie) that Frontier does not prorate billing, and this is a monthly account, so I would have to pay for the entire month. Who does that? I paid for days that I am not using Frontier. Incredible!!! I never heard such a thing. Have I knew, I would have done things differently! Anyway, I am so surprised they are still in business conducting such poor customer service!!!!

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      Response from Frontier Communications

      Hello, Delia. As much as we want to keep you with us, we respect your decision. Based on the Service Disconnection and Account Closure at https://frontier.com/helpcenter/billing/billing-faqs, our services are billed monthly in advance, and no partial credits or refunds are given upon cancellation. If you need help with your final billing, please contact our Social Media Team on Facebook [Facebook.com/FrontierInternet] or Twitter [Twitter.com/AskFrontier]; we are available 24/7 to help! -JK

      Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedOnline & App

      Reviewed June 26, 2025

      When I first started using Frontier, they were fantastic. That was three years ago. Now I hate my life every day. Half the time during the day the thing doesn’t work. The speed is slow. My laptop won’t work at night between pm and 1 AM guaranteed the Internet is gonna go out for 20 minutes. You look at the app it says no problems. Your connection is fine. You check speed test it’s in the dumpster. There’s no good place to call and complain or talk about it because no one answers the phone. I recommend getting an antenna and pointing it at space before committing to these guys.

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      Response from Frontier Communications

      Hello, tk. We genuinely want to assist you with your service concern. Please feel free to reach out to our social media team on Facebook [m.me/frontiercorp] or Twitter [twitter.com/frontiercorp]. Our live agents are here for you 24/7 and are ready to assist you with anything you need. -JK

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed June 20, 2025

      When I go online to pay my bill, Frontier advertises that you can save $10.00 if you sign up for autopay. I signed up to save money, I got my bill today, same amount as last month. I called them and found out, that the only way to get a discount is if you have internet. Nowhere does it say this on the page. I cancelled their internet in January because it sucks!

      I'm paying 70 bucks for a damn landline and the only alternative is a basic service that reaches 18 miles from my house or has the same prefix. My parents live in the same city as I do (8 miles away from me) but their number has a different prefix, which makes it a long-distance call. This company needs to be sued to the point that they go out of business.

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      Response from Frontier Communications

      Hi there L. While it is true that the discount only applies to customers with internet services, I want to make sure we've explored all options for you regarding your monthly billing. Should you still require assistance in any capacity, I highly recommend contacting our Reputation Escalation Group on Facebook [Facebook.com/FrontierInternet] or Twitter [Twitter.com/AskFrontier], where our Live Agents are available 24/7 for your convenience: we're here to help! ~ Luna

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      Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

      Reviewed June 18, 2025

      I had the craziest thing happen to me. A sales person walked into my business selling Fiber saying we'd be the first customers in the area. We signed up, installed. I checked online that we got correct 2 gigs I asked for. It looked like 1 gig, so I called. Customer Service said they don't even have 1 gig available and I don't have Fiber, I only have regular internet as they don't offer Fiber in my area. I canceled everything (couple of days of install). Texted the sales person and he promised to get to the bottom of it (still waiting to hear from him). Then I got the bill charging me for install and internet.... Excuse me? You lied to me, inconvenienced me and have the audacity to charge me?

      Called them. They said that the notes say that I cancelled because I didn't like the speed (a lie again, I cancelled because it wasn't fiber as promised). I have the screenshot that my bill said Fiber because it was sold to me as Fiber but someone manipulated the system. Unfortunately, it is easier to pay the bill than get it back.

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      Response from Frontier Communications

      Hi, Natalya. Your experience is far from the level of service we aim to provide, and I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Are you still having billing issues? Please feel free to reach out to our social media team on Facebook [m.me/frontiercorp] or Twitter [twitter.com/askfrontier] at any time, so we can rectify this accordingly. -JK

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      Frontier Communications Company Information

      Company Name:
      Frontier Communications
      Company Type:
      Public
      Ticker Symbol:
      FTR
      Year Founded:
      1927
      Formerly Named:
      Citizens Communications Company
      Address:
      401 Merritt 7
      City:
      Norwalk
      State/Province:
      CT
      Postal Code:
      06851
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.frontier.com