2024 Annual Internet Service Provider Honors by State

To accurately portray the performance of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across the U.S., we would need to geolocate each address in the country and cross-reference it with details about the local infrastructure in the county, as well as the condition of local connections on that property, all in real-time. Meanwhile, we are inspired by research from highspeedinternet.com, which culminated in their guide to the best overall provider in each state, with the understanding that this provider may not be available at every address. For example, Google Fiber was named the top provider in Georgia, but fiber connectivity is not available at every address in the state.

The list was drawn from millions of data points gathered by highspeedinternet.com to identify the best provider for value, speed, reliability, customer service and then best overall. There was not sufficient data available for Alaska.

As you look for an internet service provider remember to do the basics like checking their rating with the local Better Business Bureau in your area. Use social networking sites like nextdoor.com to ask neighbors which service they recommend. Be prepared for the usual social-media rants but seek out the reasonable responses that can be helpful. Shop for deals and discounts. Sometimes bundling your mobile phone with a mobile wireless internet plan can save you money on both. And one final word about advertised speeds: these are “up to” under optimum conditions whereas your real everyday speeds may be significantly lower.

Finally, a word about a category of ISP that’s not on the list anywhere, and that’s satellite internet. If you live in a rural or remote area satellite internet is a solid choice. Thanks to newcomer Starlink Internet, which has shaken up the category, other satellite providers are now offering hassle-free plans at better prices. For example, Viasat Unleashed is a new plan in 20024 that costs $119/mo., has no contract so no required service term, and offers greatly improved speeds up to 150 Mbps.

Alaska was not included due to insufficient data.