5 GIG symmetric fiber vs 2 GIG fiber. We compare speed, price, availability, bundling, and customer satisfaction — so you know exactly which fiber provider wins for your home.
Both are pure fiber providers, but the differences are real. AT&T Fiber wins on max speed, availability, and wireless bundling. Verizon Fios wins on customer satisfaction. See the full breakdown.
| Feature | AT&T FiberPure Fiber | Verizon FiosPure Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Max Download Speed | Up to 5,000 Mbps (5 GIG) AT&T | Up to 2,000 Mbps (2 GIG) |
| Upload Speed | Symmetric — up to 5,000 Mbps AT&T | Symmetric — up to 2,000 Mbps |
| Connection Type | 100% pure fiber optic Tie | 100% pure fiber optic Tie |
| Starting Price | $35/mo (300 Mbps) Tie | $35/mo (300 Mbps) Tie |
| 1 GIG Price | $50/mo (1 GIG) AT&T | $65/mo (1 GIG) |
| Top-Tier Price | $95/mo (5 GIG) | $95/mo (2 GIG) Tie |
| Data Caps | Unlimited data on all plans Tie | Unlimited data Tie |
| Contract | No annual contract Tie | No annual contract Tie |
| Wireless Bundling | Save $420/yr with AT&T Wireless AT&T | Verizon Mobile bundles available |
| Availability | 28 states, 100+ metro areas AT&T | Northeast only (NY, NJ, PA, DE, DC, VA) |
| Customer Satisfaction | Above-average ratings | Top-tier J.D. Power & ACSI scores Verizon |
| Price Increase After 12 Mo. | No rate increase for 12 months AT&T | Price guarantee varies by plan |
Both are excellent fiber providers. AT&T Fiber dominates on speed and reach; Verizon Fios wins on customer satisfaction. Here's the honest breakdown.
See how AT&T Fiber and Verizon Fios stack up at each speed tier. Both start at $35/mo, but AT&T Fiber is $15/mo less at 1 GIG and offers a 5 GIG plan Verizon cannot match.
Prices with AutoPay & paperless billing. Unlimited data on all plans. No annual contract. No rate increase for 12 months. Add AT&T Wireless to save up to $420/year.
Get AT&T FiberStarting prices with AutoPay. Unlimited data. No annual contract. Verizon Mobile bundles available. Available in NY, NJ, PA, DE, DC, and parts of VA.
Call to CompareAT&T Fiber + AT&T Wireless gets you $10/mo off your internet plus $10/mo off per wireless line. Both services on one bill. No annual contract. The convenience of one provider for internet and mobile.
Yes. AT&T Fiber offers download speeds up to 5 GIG (5,000 Mbps) with symmetric uploads, while Verizon Fios tops out at 2 GIG (2,000 Mbps). AT&T Fiber's 5 GIG tier delivers 2.5× the maximum speed of Verizon Fios, making it the faster choice for large households, 4K streaming, and power users.
Neither provider imposes data caps. AT&T Fiber includes unlimited data on all plans. Verizon Fios also offers unlimited data on all its internet plans. This is one area where both fiber providers are evenly matched.
AT&T Fiber plans start at $35/mo for 300 Mbps, $45/mo for 500 Mbps, $50/mo for 1 GIG, and $95/mo for 5 GIG. Verizon Fios starts at $35/mo for 300 Mbps, $45/mo for 500 Mbps, $65/mo for 1 GIG, and $95/mo for 2 GIG. AT&T Fiber is less expensive at the 1 GIG tier ($50 vs $65) and offers a 5 GIG plan Verizon cannot match. Prices with AutoPay and paperless billing where applicable.
AT&T Fiber has broader availability across 28 states and 100+ metro areas nationwide. Verizon Fios is concentrated primarily in the Northeast — New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and surrounding states. If you live outside the Northeast, AT&T Fiber is far more likely to be available at your address.
Yes. AT&T Fiber bundles with AT&T Wireless to save up to $420 per year — $10/mo off your fiber plan plus $10/mo off per wireless line. Both services appear on one bill with no annual contract. While Verizon also offers wireless service, AT&T's bundle savings and single-bill convenience make it a stronger all-in-one option for households wanting internet and mobile from one provider.
Verizon Fios consistently ranks high in customer satisfaction studies, often earning top marks in J.D. Power and ACSI surveys for its Northeast service area. AT&T Fiber also scores well above cable providers but trails Verizon Fios in this specific metric. However, AT&T Fiber compensates with faster max speeds (5 GIG vs 2 GIG), wider availability (28 states vs Northeast only), and stronger wireless bundling.
One call checks availability at your address, compares plans, and sets up your bundle savings. No annual contract. No data caps. Pure fiber to your home — up to 5 GIG.