Verizon 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.
| Verizon | Frontier | |
|---|---|---|
| Technologies offered | Fiber, Fixed wireless | Fiber, DSL |
| Cities with 50%+ coverage | 14,748 | 3,007 |
| Cities with 10%+ coverage | 20,273 | 3,709 |
| Strongest states | Pennsylvania, Texas, New York | Illinois, California, Texas |
Where both are available
Verizon and Frontier both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 1,566 US cities.
- Saint Albans, West Virginia: Verizon 89%, Frontier 88%
- Inwood, West Virginia: Verizon 84%, Frontier 87%
- Clarksburg, West Virginia: Verizon 89%, Frontier 81%
- Fairmont, West Virginia: Verizon 79%, Frontier 80%
- Beckley, West Virginia: Verizon 82%, Frontier 79%
- Parkersburg, West Virginia: Verizon 87%, Frontier 77%
- Hurricane, West Virginia: Verizon 76%, Frontier 77%
- Manchester, Connecticut: Verizon 78%, Frontier 75%
- Buckhannon, West Virginia: Verizon 75%, Frontier 77%
- Muskegon, Michigan: Verizon 83%, Frontier 75%
Where Verizon has the edge
- Minot AFB, North Dakota: Verizon 100% vs Frontier 0%
- Townsend, Delaware: Verizon 99% vs Frontier 0%
- Fort Washington, Maryland: Verizon 99% vs Frontier 0%
- Middletown, Delaware: Verizon 99% vs Frontier 0%
- Glen Burnie, Maryland: Verizon 98% vs Frontier 0%
- Falls Church, Virginia: Verizon 98% vs Frontier 0%
Where Frontier has the edge
- Falling Waters, West Virginia: Frontier 80% vs Verizon 0%
- Spring Creek, Nevada: Frontier 79% vs Verizon 0%
- Hedgesville, West Virginia: Frontier 82% vs Verizon 6%
- Keyser, West Virginia: Frontier 74% vs Verizon 0%
- Elkins, West Virginia: Frontier 70% vs Verizon 0%
- Wausau, Wisconsin: Frontier 68% vs Verizon 0%
See which one serves your area
Frequently asked questions
Is Verizon or Frontier more widely available?
In FCC data, Verizon reports service to at least half of residential locations in more cities (14,748 versus 3,007). Availability at your address is what matters, so check both.
Do Verizon and Frontier compete in the same areas?
They both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 1,566 US cities, so many households can choose between them.
How do I decide between Verizon 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.