Verizon Fios
Verizon Fios is a 100% fiber-to-the-home internet and TV service in the Northeastern US — symmetrical speeds from 300 Mbps to 2 Gbps, no data caps, multi-year price guarantees, and $15/month off when bundled with Verizon wireless.
Starting From
$49.99/mo
Max Speed
2000 Mbps
Plans Available
4
Available Plans
Verizon Fios offers four internet tiers (all with AutoPay discount applied): Fios 300 Mbps ($49.99/month), Fios 500 Mbps ($74.99/month), Fios 1 Gig ($89.99/month), and Fios 2 Gig ($109.99/month — select markets). All plans deliver symmetrical upload and download speeds, include unlimited data, have no annual contract, and offer multi-year price guarantee options. Verizon wireless customers save $15/month on internet, bringing the 1 Gig plan to $74.99/month for bundle customers. Fios TV uses Mix & Match pricing: Local TV (30+ channels, $89/month), Your Fios TV (125+ channels, $105/month), More Fios TV (300+ channels, $129/month), Most Fios TV (425+ channels with all premium channels, $149/month). Spanish-language packages — Fios TV Mundo and Mundo Total — are also available.
Fios TV Local
$79/mo
Fios 300 Mbps
300 Mbps
$49.99/mo
Verizon Welcome Unlimited
$65/mo
Verizon Unlimited Plus
$80/mo
Fios 500 Mbps
500 Mbps
$74.99/mo
Fios 1 Gig
1000 Mbps
$89.99/mo
Verizon Unlimited Ultimate
$90/mo
Fios 2 Gig
2000 Mbps
$109.99/mo
The Most Fios TV
$149/mo
Fios Local TV
$89/mo
Your Fios TV
$105/mo
More Fios TV
$129/mo
Most Fios TV
$149/mo
Fios TV Mundo
$129/mo
Fios TV Mundo Total
$149/mo
About Verizon Fios
Verizon Fios is one of the most respected home internet services in the United States, delivering 100% fiber-optic connectivity directly to each home (Fiber to the Premises / FTTP) across the Northeastern US. Unlike cable providers that use a hybrid model where fiber runs to a neighborhood node and the final connection uses older coaxial cable, Fios runs dedicated fiber all the way to the customer's home. The result is symmetrical upload and download speeds, extremely low latency (typically under 5 ms), and network performance that does not degrade during peak evening hours when neighbors are all online simultaneously.
Fios has been delivering all-fiber home internet since 2005 — longer than any other major US provider — and has consistently ranked first or second in independent reliability and customer satisfaction surveys including J.D. Power, PCMag, and Consumer Reports. With speeds up to 2 Gbps and multi-year price guarantee options (lock in your rate for 3, 4, or 5 years), Fios is the benchmark against which other home internet services in the Northeast are measured.
Verizon Fios also offers TV service through a flexible Mix & Match model, allowing customers to choose a channel lineup that matches their viewing habits rather than paying for hundreds of channels they never watch. Customers who bundle Fios internet with a qualifying Verizon wireless plan receive a $15/month discount on their internet bill, making Fios particularly compelling for Verizon mobile customers looking to consolidate services.
Best For
- ★Households in the Northeastern US who want the fastest, most reliable home internet available
- ★Gamers and competitive online players who require the lowest possible latency and consistent speeds
- ★Remote workers, video editors, and content creators who need fast symmetrical upload speeds
- ★Verizon wireless subscribers who want to save $15/month by bundling mobile and home internet
- ★Long-term homeowners who want multi-year price stability without committing to a service contract
- ★Any household tired of cable internet's slower upload speeds, data caps, and price hikes
Pros
- ✓100% fiber-optic to the home — no coaxial cable in the last mile; pure FTTP technology
- ✓Symmetrical speeds on all plans — upload speed equals download speed at every tier
- ✓No data caps — unlimited data on every Fios internet plan with no overage fees
- ✓Multi-year price guarantees available — lock in your rate for 3, 4, or 5 years
- ✓$15/month discount when bundled with a qualifying Verizon wireless plan
- ✓No annual service contract required on standard month-to-month plans
- ✓Consistently top-ranked for reliability, consistency, and customer satisfaction in the Northeast
- ✓Fios network does not experience the peak-hour congestion common on cable networks
Cons
- ✕Available only in 9 Northeastern states — one of the most limited geographic footprints of any major ISP
- ✕Not available in rural or exurban areas, even within the Northeastern footprint
- ✕TV packages have fewer on-demand options compared to Xfinity's X1 platform
- ✕Only four internet speed tiers — fewer options than some cable competitors
- ✕The 2 Gig plan is only available in select markets within the already-limited Fios footprint
- ✕AutoPay enrollment required to receive advertised pricing — rates are higher without AutoPay
Availability
Verizon Fios is available in portions of nine Northeastern states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Service is concentrated in the densely populated suburban corridors of the greater New York metropolitan area, Northern and Central New Jersey, Philadelphia suburbs, Baltimore-Washington corridor, and Hampton Roads Virginia. Fios is not available in rural areas even within its Northeastern footprint, nor anywhere outside the Northeast. If you live outside these states, AT&T Fiber or Frontier Fiber are the closest comparable all-fiber alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Verizon Fios different from Xfinity or Spectrum?
Verizon Fios uses 100% fiber-optic cable to each home (FTTP), delivering symmetrical speeds where upload equals download. Xfinity and Spectrum use hybrid cable-fiber networks with upload speeds of only 15–35 Mbps, prone to peak-hour congestion. Fios also has no data caps, while Xfinity legacy plans carry a 1.2 TB monthly limit. The Fios network is technically superior — the limitation is geographic availability.
How much does Verizon Fios cost per month?
Fios internet plans start at $49.99/month for 300 Mbps symmetrical, $74.99 for 500 Mbps, $89.99 for 1 Gig, and $109.99 for 2 Gig — all with AutoPay applied. Verizon wireless customers save $15/month on internet, bringing those prices to $34.99, $59.99, $74.99, and $94.99 respectively.
Does Verizon Fios have data caps?
No — Verizon Fios does not impose any data caps on internet service. All Fios plans include unlimited data at your subscribed speed with no overage charges, no speed throttling, and no monthly data allotment to track.
Does Fios offer a price-lock guarantee?
Yes — Verizon Fios offers optional multi-year price guarantees. You can lock your monthly internet rate for 3, 4, or 5 years, protecting against any future rate increases. This is separate from any service contract — you can leave at any time, but locking guarantees the rate won't increase while you stay.
Is Verizon Fios available outside the Northeast?
No — Verizon Fios is only available in parts of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. It is not available anywhere outside these nine Northeastern states. If you need comparable all-fiber internet elsewhere, consider AT&T Fiber (21+ states) or Frontier Fiber (25 states).
Can I bundle Verizon Fios with Verizon wireless?
Yes — and it's one of the best bundling deals in home internet. Pairing any Fios internet plan with a qualifying Verizon wireless plan automatically saves $15/month on your internet bill every month. This brings the Fios 1 Gig plan from $89.99 to $74.99/month for Verizon wireless customers.
How fast is Verizon Fios 1 Gig internet?
Fios 1 Gig delivers symmetrical speeds of up to 940 Mbps download and 880 Mbps upload — effectively gigabit internet in both directions. This is more than enough bandwidth for a large household running multiple 4K streams, video conferences, online gaming sessions, and dozens of smart home devices simultaneously.