AT&T vs Spectrum
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 | Spectrum | |
|---|---|---|
| Technologies offered | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | Fiber, Cable |
| Cities with 50%+ coverage | 11,188 | 7,846 |
| Cities with 10%+ coverage | 17,736 | 8,192 |
| Strongest states | Pennsylvania, California, Texas | Ohio, New York, Texas |
Where both are available
AT&T and Spectrum both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 3,638 US cities.
- Ballwin, Missouri: AT&T 99%, Spectrum 98%
- Racine, Wisconsin: AT&T 97%, Spectrum 97%
- Cleveland, Ohio: AT&T 97%, Spectrum 97%
- Akron, Ohio: AT&T 97%, Spectrum 97%
- Leavenworth, Kansas: AT&T 98%, Spectrum 96%
- Houlton, Maine: AT&T 96%, Spectrum 96%
- Cary, North Carolina: AT&T 96%, Spectrum 96%
- Florissant, Missouri: AT&T 99%, Spectrum 96%
- Sheboygan, Wisconsin: AT&T 96%, Spectrum 96%
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin: AT&T 96%, Spectrum 96%
Where AT&T has the edge
- Minot AFB, North Dakota: AT&T 100% vs Spectrum 0%
- Derby, Kansas: AT&T 98% vs Spectrum 0%
- San Francisco, California: AT&T 97% vs Spectrum 0%
- Nixa, Missouri: AT&T 97% vs Spectrum 0%
- Des Plaines, Illinois: AT&T 97% vs Spectrum 0%
- Berwyn, Illinois: AT&T 97% vs Spectrum 0%
Where Spectrum has the edge
- Ewa Beach, Hawaii: Spectrum 99% vs AT&T 0%
- Kapolei, Hawaii: Spectrum 99% vs AT&T 0%
- East Helena, Montana: Spectrum 98% vs AT&T 0%
- Kapaa, Hawaii: Spectrum 98% vs AT&T 0%
- Waimanalo, Hawaii: Spectrum 98% vs AT&T 0%
- Schenectady, New York: Spectrum 97% vs AT&T 0%
See which one serves your area
Frequently asked questions
Is AT&T or Spectrum more widely available?
In FCC data, AT&T reports service to at least half of residential locations in more cities (11,188 versus 7,846). Availability at your address is what matters, so check both.
Do AT&T and Spectrum compete in the same areas?
They both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 3,638 US cities, so many households can choose between them.
How do I decide between AT&T and Spectrum?
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.