Frontier Communications VS WOW!

Frontier Communications is the big player in this duo, with all a major communications company has to offer, while WOW! is the scrappy underdog, offering tons of customization and personalized service. That said, neither network has anything scrappy about it, and both are known for higher-than-average speeds and better-than-average customer service. Picking a winner will probably come down to considering your needs against local promotional offers.

Frontier Communications

SETUP SERVICE

(844) 319-1347

PRICE RANGE $24.99 to $35 / mo.
TECHNOLOGY DSL
SPEED RANGE (DOWNLOAD) 12 mbps to 100 mbps
SPEED RANGE (UPLOAD) Up to 100 mbps

Frontier Communications OVERVIEW

One of the largest DSL and fiber broadband providers in the US, Frontier Communications offers Internet, TV, and phone to consumers and businesses. Their fiber offerings are sometimes marketed as “Frontier FiOS,” and utilize fiber networks the company purchased from Verizon in 2016.

Frontier Communications TECHNOLOGY

FRONTIER INTERNET DEALS

$24.99 for 30 mbps FIBER
$25 for 12 mbps DSL
$30 for 100 mbps FIBER
$35 for 24 mbps DSL

Frontier Communications RATINGS AND REVIEWS

34.3% recommendation rating according to 16,558 verified Frontier users.

WOW!

SETUP SERVICE

(888) 317-7540

PRICE RANGE $29.99 to $59.99 / mo.
TECHNOLOGY Cable
SPEED RANGE (DOWNLOAD) 10 mbps to 1,000 mbps
SPEED RANGE (UPLOAD) 1.0 mbps to 50 mbps

WOW! OVERVIEW

WOW! is a bundled cable TV, broadband Internet, and phone provider. The name “WOW!” stands for “Wide Open West.” The company also offers fiber Internet connectivity in select areas.

WOW! TECHNOLOGY

WOW! INTERNET DEALS

$29.99 for 10 mbps CABLE
$39.99 for 100 mbps CABLE
$59.99 for 500 mbps CABLE

WOW! RATINGS AND REVIEWS

55.3% recommendation rating according to 7,510 verified users.

Frontier Installation

There are two options for installing hardware needed for a Frontier Internet connection: self-installation and professional installation.

Self-installation is simple, and Frontier offers self-installation kits with all the required items including modem, router, filters, and ethernet cable. Instructions are also available on the provider’s website for customers using their own router or other supplies.

Professional installation comes with a fee, but makes the process much simpler for less-technically-inclined consumers. Professional installation can also be helpful if the internal wiring in your house is very old or damaged, in which case they can diagnose or help fix the issue. Appointments with a technician should be made directly through the provider.

Bundling Data Usage

Bundling multiple subscriptions can save some households money

High definition video. Data caps. Network congestion. Life is tough sometimes for “cord cutters” who ditch the cable TV subscription in favor of over-the-top providers like Netflix and Sling TV.

Luckily, providers are reacting to the cord cutting trend by offering incredible deals in some areas for bundled Internet/phone/TV plans, making the cost of a dedicated TV subscription affordable for virtually everyone. Shoppers interested in TV and phone service should search for “triple play” and “double play” plans, the terms used by most providers to describe bundled services. Subsisting on Internet alone is workable for many consumers, but for big families and power users, a dedicated connection for TV and phone makes a lot of sense in the long run.