Is Verizon Internet Down?

Verizon competes with other mobile providers in every state. For Fios home internet, Verizon’s biggest footprint is in the Northeast. You can get it in the following states:

• New York
• Massachusetts
• A tiny portion of New Hampshire
• Connecticut
• New Jersey
• Maryland
• Delaware
• Virginia
• Pennsylvania

Which internet providers are available to you depends on your exact address, but below is a list of providers that compete directly with Verizon Fios. Here’s a look at how prices and customer ratings compare.

Verizon Fios offers a high-quality network, great pricing, and free equipment. It ranked in eighth place in our 2024 annual internet service review, and customers ranked it in second place (alongside Xfinity and AT&T ). If you’re tired of Verizon outages though, it may make sense to consider competitors.

Verizon vs. Windstream: You can choose between DSL or fiber internet from Windstream and Fios in Pennsylvania and rural New York. Fios is usually the better pick if your other option is Windstream’s DSL. It’s also a better choice than Windstream’s fiber plans, even though pricing is similar. That’s because Windstream hikes prices after the first year.

Verizon vs. Mediacom: You’ll have a choice between Verizon Fios and Mediacom Xtream cable internet in parts of Delaware. Fios offers faster speeds and stable prices, and we love its straightforward pricing. However, you can get cheaper internet for Mediacom for the first 12 months (before prices increase by about $100 per month). In most cases, you’ll be happier long-term with Fios.

Verizon vs. Earthlink: Earthlink offers both fiber and internet in New York, where it competes directly with Fios. Due to network quality and fewer hidden fees, we think most people will be happier with Fios, but if you’re having a lot of Verizon outages, give Earthlink a try.

Verizon 5G Home Internet vs T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: Deciding between 5G or LTE fixed wireless from Verizon vs. T-Mobile depends on network coverage where you live. Generally speaking, T-Mobile 5G is going to work better in highly populated areas and Verizon 5G/LTE is better in rural areas. Both providers give you the best possible deal if you bundle with their mobile phone services.