Verizon vs CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber
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.
| Verizon | CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | |
|---|---|---|
| Technologies offered | Fiber, Fixed wireless | Fiber, DSL |
| Cities with 50%+ coverage | 14,748 | 2,766 |
| Cities with 10%+ coverage | 20,273 | 3,031 |
| Strongest states | Pennsylvania, Texas, New York | Colorado, Minnesota, Washington |
Where both are available
Verizon and CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 1,333 US cities.
- Stevensville, Montana: Verizon 92%, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 93%
- Lexington, Nebraska: Verizon 92%, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 93%
- Pinedale, Wyoming: Verizon 91%, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 93%
- Muscatine, Iowa: Verizon 89%, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 92%
- Ames, Iowa: Verizon 88%, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 90%
- Artesia, New Mexico: Verizon 86%, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 88%
- Brighton, Colorado: Verizon 85%, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 92%
- Kaysville, Utah: Verizon 86%, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 85%
- Los Alamos, New Mexico: Verizon 84%, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 93%
- Jackson, Wyoming: Verizon 84%, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 92%
Where Verizon has the edge
- Minot AFB, North Dakota: Verizon 100% vs CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 0%
- Townsend, Delaware: Verizon 99% vs CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 0%
- Fort Washington, Maryland: Verizon 99% vs CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 0%
- Middletown, Delaware: Verizon 99% vs CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 0%
- Glen Burnie, Maryland: Verizon 98% vs CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 0%
- Falls Church, Virginia: Verizon 98% vs CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 0%
Where CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber has the edge
- Laurel, Montana: CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 95% vs Verizon 2%
- Dillon, Montana: CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 89% vs Verizon 0%
- Mountain Home, Idaho: CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 94% vs Verizon 12%
- Belen, New Mexico: CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 95% vs Verizon 14%
- Wheatland, Wyoming: CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 84% vs Verizon 5%
- Cody, Wyoming: CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber 79% vs Verizon 2%
See which one serves your area
Frequently asked questions
Is Verizon or CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber more widely available?
In FCC data, Verizon reports service to at least half of residential locations in more cities (14,748 versus 2,766). Availability at your address is what matters, so check both.
Do Verizon and CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber compete in the same areas?
They both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 1,333 US cities, so many households can choose between them.
How do I decide between Verizon and CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber?
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.