AT&T vs Frontier
This comparison uses FCC coverage data: what each provider reports offering and how widely. It does not compare prices, which change often; check current offers with each provider.
| AT&T | Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Technologies offered | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | Fiber, DSL |
| Cities with 50%+ coverage | 11,188 | 3,007 |
| Cities with 10%+ coverage | 17,736 | 3,709 |
| Strongest states | Pennsylvania, California, Texas | Illinois, California, Texas |
Where both are available
AT&T and Frontier both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 947 US cities.
- Fairmont, West Virginia: AT&T 81%, Frontier 80%
- Clarksburg, West Virginia: AT&T 79%, Frontier 81%
- New Britain, Connecticut: AT&T 75%, Frontier 74%
- Manchester, Connecticut: AT&T 74%, Frontier 75%
- Terre Haute, Indiana: AT&T 80%, Frontier 74%
- Bloomington, Illinois: AT&T 73%, Frontier 71%
- Princeton, West Virginia: AT&T 82%, Frontier 70%
- Tampa, Florida: AT&T 71%, Frontier 70%
- Farmington, Minnesota: AT&T 69%, Frontier 86%
- Fort Wayne, Indiana: AT&T 69%, Frontier 77%
Where AT&T has the edge
- Minot AFB, North Dakota: AT&T 100% vs Frontier 0%
- Ballwin, Missouri: AT&T 99% vs Frontier 0%
- Florissant, Missouri: AT&T 99% vs Frontier 0%
- Arnold, Missouri: AT&T 99% vs Frontier 0%
- Leavenworth, Kansas: AT&T 98% vs Frontier 0%
- Hilliard, Ohio: AT&T 98% vs Frontier 0%
Where Frontier has the edge
- Spring Creek, Nevada: Frontier 79% vs AT&T 0%
- Buckhannon, West Virginia: Frontier 77% vs AT&T 1%
- Saint Albans, West Virginia: Frontier 88% vs AT&T 33%
- Elko, Nevada: Frontier 60% vs AT&T 13%
- Bullhead City, Arizona: Frontier 62% vs AT&T 21%
- Norwich, Connecticut: Frontier 73% vs AT&T 33%
See which one serves your area
Frequently asked questions
Is AT&T or Frontier more widely available?
In FCC data, AT&T reports service to at least half of residential locations in more cities (11,188 versus 3,007). Availability at your address is what matters, so check both.
Do AT&T and Frontier compete in the same areas?
They both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 947 US cities, so many households can choose between them.
How do I decide between AT&T and Frontier?
Confirm which of the two serves your address, compare the current price after any promotion, and check contract terms, equipment fees and data caps. Fiber generally beats other technologies on upload speed and consistency.