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About Frontier Communications

Frontier Communications® is a Fiber, Copper and Fixed-Wireless network provider that offers services in 25 states. Frontier offers customers unlimited tech support, a dependable connection for a monthly prices that’s been called the best value in Internet services. Visit its website to find out if its services are available in your state.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Fiber optic internet
  • Variety of plans
  • Bundle options
Cons
  • Limited nationwide service

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Verified
Crossville, TN

I have had Frontier for years, and they have been almost the only option in my rural area ... I could not be happier with my service, and I have recommended them to several of my ...

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Indio, CA

My set top box locked up and I could not get it to reboot ... I called Frontier technical support and talked to Angela. She talked me through several steps ... She was polite and ...

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What is Frontier Communications?

Frontier Communications is a wireless network provider that offers TV, phone and internet services. Like its competitors, Frontier has bundled services at a lower price than its standalone options. Internet options include traditional high-speed internet and fiber optic internet. Frontier Communications partners with DISH Network to offer DISH TV.

Frontier Communications price

Frontier Communications' plans and pricing vary based on location, but monthly costs for bundles typically start at $54.99 a month. Router services fees are an additional $10 a month. The table below features sample costs for plans based in Texas.

CostSpeed
FiOS 50/50 Internet + TV$54.9950 Mbps
FiOS 500/500 Internet + TV$64.99500 Mbps
FiOS 50/50 Internet, TV + home phone$64.9950 Mbps
FiOS 1G service + TV$99.99940 Mbps download, 880 Mbps upload

Frontier Internet plans

Frontier Communications has three internet options: traditional high-speed internet, FiOS and Vantage. Check what’s offered in your location; services vary by area. Standalone internet service costs $27.99 to $44.99 a month.

  • High-speed internet: Although it’s called high-speed, this is the slowest internet option from Frontier. It works well for basic needs like checking email and browsing the web.
  • FiOS by Frontier: This fiber optic option from Frontier works well for gaming and streaming. It’s available in three different tiers: 50 Mbps, 500 Mbps and 940 Mbps. The 940 Mbps speed is only available with FiOS Gig Service.
  • Vantage by Frontier: Vantage has speeds that reach up to 200 Mbps in some areas. It’s best for multiple-device streaming, including 4K video, and fast downloads.

Frontier cable plans

At the time of publication, Frontier Communications mostly offered cable plans bundled with internet service, not as standalone options. Only the Dish TV plan is available for separate purchase.

  • FiOS TV: Frontier Communications’ basic cable option includes sports channels, lifestyle channels, reality TV and on-demand movies. Bundles start at around $55 a month.
  • Vantage TV: Vantage TV is Frontier’s comprehensive option and has sports, news, movies, entertainment and international channels. Cable/internet bundles start at $82.99 a month.
  • Dish TV: Dish TV plans range from about $60 a month up to $95 a month. Basic plans have 120 channels. The comprehensive plan has 250 channels.

Frontier Communications FAQ

Is Frontier Communications available in my location?

Frontier Communications has service in Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

What services does Frontier Communications offer?

Frontier Communications has internet, cable and phone services.

How fast is Frontier internet?

Frontier has high-speed internet as fast as 12 Mbps. This works well for most homes and small businesses. Vantage by Frontier reaches 200 Mbps in some areas, and FiOS is as fast as 1 Gbps. This is better for those needing much faster internet for gaming or streaming on multiple devices.

What channels are included in Frontier packages?

Channels vary based on package, but customers can access news, sports and lifestyle channels plus on-demand movies and international channels.

Is Frontier Communications good?

Frontier Communications has had issues in the past with delivering reliable service. The company declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 2020, but it continues to offer service to customers. Some reviews mention being satisfied with Frontier Communications services. If the pricing and services offered seem fair to you, Frontier Communications is worth considering.

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Reviewed May 25, 2024

This is honestly not enough room for me to write my complaint. We have been having issues with our internet slowing down or just disconnecting. When I contacted Frontier, I was told that it was our router. Set up an appointment for a technician to come out and fix- never show up. So we told them just to send it to us and we can try to install it ourselves. They sent us the router but it was not compatible with our internet. I asked them why they sent us a router that wasn't compatible (lie #1). They had no answer. They told me it was our band with NOT our router. So we schedule ANOTHER appointment to have a new router set up, and the agent said that we would receive a text message with the UPS tracking information for our router and we will get a call from the technician when they were on their way.

They advised it could be between 7AM-7PM. The day before the appointment I contacted Frontier to confirm if we still have an appointment because we haven't received any equipment or anything from the technician to confirm. They said that the equipment would not be shipped because the technician would bring it with them (lie #2). I asked them why we were told that. He said he wasn't sure. He then confirmed everything was good to go for the next day. I asked the agent about the Eero device we received and what we should do with it. He said it was security for our internet and NOT a router! He said to check with the technician when they arrived.

Next day arrives, I waited around for 5 hours-- no technician! I was unable to contact via phone so I contacted chat and asked if an technician is coming. The agent advised that NO TECHNICIAN WAS COMING BECAUSE WE HAD THE UPGRADE FROM OUR HOME COMPLETED. I was beyond frustrated. I asked to speak to someone else. He gave me a number, but they were not available. I contacted chat again to see if someone was in management, and the person I spoke to said that the Eero was a ROUTER and we do need a technician to install it (lie #3). I immediately told them I didn't appreciate being lied to. I am going to reach out to corporate.

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Hi, Amanda. This is not the experience want for our customers, and I want to make sure that you have received the proper assistance required to resolve the issues. Please send our Social Media team a message on Facebook [ m.me/frontiercorp ] or Twitter [ Twitter.com/AskFrontier], where our live agents are available 24/7 to assist. -JK

Customer ServiceOnline & App

Reviewed May 25, 2024

Frontier phone and Internet service is good until you need to get some kind of assistance with a service issue. Contact with them is nearly impossible. The app is useless as well as Frontier.com. I've spent a great part of my day with a "chat" and the issue still isn't resolved.

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Hello, Debra. We appreciate you bringing that to our attention. Our team is always available via phone and chat to help all customers. If you still need help. I recommend contacting our Social Media team on Facebook [ m.me/frontiercorp ] or Twitter [ Twitter.com/askfrontier ] so we can exchange more details to better assist you. -JK

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed May 24, 2024

    So when we enrolled with Frontier as a home internet service provider salesman promise lock/lifetime monthly of $49.99. In recent months it went up to $54.99, called customer service to complain, they told us Frontier don’t make lifetime promises, anyhow they offer a lower rate for $39.99 and if enrolled on autopay it would be $29.99 for the same speed, I asked for how long before goes up, she say she doesn’t know??

    Really? She doesn’t know? Since it’s not information if that price would be for whatever time I told her I need to discuss with my wife, representative in a very nasty way told me that am refusing I say am not refusing I say I need time to think about and talk to my wife and research for other options if necessary with other providers that will keep their word and promises, very bad customer service with bad attitude and raising her voice BE AWARE OF YOUR BILLING AND FINE PRINT IN CONTRACTS THIS COMPANY DOESN'T KEEP THEIR PROMISE, most likely will move on to a new provider, I do not recommend this company.

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    Hello, Johnny. It's never our intention to cause you any problems, and we want to make sure you receive the proper assistance with billing issues promptly. I highly recommend contacting our Social Media team on Facebook [ m.me/frontiercorp ] or Twitter [ Twitter.com/AskFrontier ] where our live agents are available 24/7 to help. -JK

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedReliability

    Reviewed May 24, 2024

    Frontier Communications Review. I have been a customer of Frontier Communications for five years, consistently paying my bills early and never missing a payment. Despite my long-standing reliability as a customer, I recently encountered significant issues with their service and policies that have prompted this review.

    Due to a change in my leasing agreement, I was required to switch to Spectrum as my internet provider. I informed Frontier Communications of my need to cancel their service three days into a new billing cycle. Despite my prompt notification, Frontier has insisted on charging me for the entire month of service that I did not use. Additionally, they imposed a restock fee on a router for which I had already been paying $10 per month.

    Frontier Communications markets themselves as a company with no hidden charges, but my experience has proven otherwise. The lack of flexibility and understanding in their billing policies, along with additional unexpected fees, has left me extremely dissatisfied. For anyone considering Frontier Communications as their internet provider, I strongly advise against it. My experience suggests that their customer service and billing practices are not customer-friendly. If you want a service that won’t surprise you with unfair charges, I recommend staying far away from Frontier Communications.

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    Hello, Kenneth. The $50 is a standard restock fee to assist with the logistics of returning and inventorying equipment, as outlined here [frontier.com/billingfaq]. If you would like someone to review your account to confirm your final billing, please feel free to contact our social media team on Facebook [m.me/frontiercorp] or Twitter [twitter.com/frontiercorp] anytime. -JK

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 23, 2024

    Unfortunately where I live we have no options for internet service besides Frontier! I believe they take advantage of that when dealing with their customers. We lost internet yesterday morning. Upon calling in I was told it was a line connectivity issue. They stated that if it was in the home we would be charged for a service call if it was outside of the home and their faulty equipment it was on them. Ok great but my issue is they gave us a 15 day wait for a technician to come! 15 freaking days at the end of the school year when my kids online home school! 2 weeks is completely unacceptable for a company who prides themselves on customer service. 15 days of no service yet we don't pay our bill we are shut off. Absolutely insane customer service. If you don't like always losing service and always getting the run around turn around now and don't get Frontier!

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    We sincerely apologize for what happened, Jessica, it's truly not our intention to cause you any trouble with your internet service. I highly recommend contacting our Social Media team on Facebook [ m.me/frontiercorp ] or Twitter [ twitter.com/askfrontier ], where our live Executive Escalations agents are available 24/7 to assist you accordingly. -JK

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    Reviewed May 23, 2024

    I Would have rated zero but there is no zero. They sucks. I called the customer care. I was switched between four agents without knowing and everyone was new to the issue and had explain my issue again and again.

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    Hello, Siva. We apologize for the challenges you faced in reaching out to our customer service. Our team is dedicated to providing the best possible service, and we want to make sure that all your concerns are taken care of. Are you still having any Frontier issues? Please don't hesitate to contact our social media team on Facebook [m.me/frontiercorp] or Twitter [twitter.com/frontiercorp] at any time. -JK

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPrice

    Reviewed May 23, 2024

    My wife and I had Frontier for 6 years. They weren’t the best or worst …. When we went to move we were going to a another company with better service and pricing frontier promised us 39 dollars a month however they never honored the agreement and kept charging us the 79 dollars we were originally paying …When we called to see about resolving the situation they only would take 15 dollars off … Definitely would not recommend. The quality of service isn’t worth the price they charge …Customer service wait times aren’t great … but the fact they have such little integrity was the final straw for me.

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    We sincerely apologize for what happened, Joseph, it's truly not our intention to cause you any trouble with your billing. I highly recommend contacting our Social Media team on Facebook [ m.me/frontiercorp ] or Twitter [ twitter.com/askfrontier ], where our live Executive Escalations agents are available 24/7 to help you accordingly. -JK

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaffReliability

    Reviewed May 22, 2024

    As far as the internet goes it's been great for streaming and with a FiOS I haven't had down lines which is awesome. Now on to customer service. My routers have had their second software update. the first time that a software update happened the extenders would not connect and I had to spend an extensive amount of time with tech support doing the same thing over and over before we finally got them connected. I asked them for new extenders, my gut I felt it was an issue with them, they said, "Nope. We got them to work, they're fine." Fast forward to today another software update. I've been on the phone for over 2 hours between tech chat and live tech support and customer service which I had to throw a fit to get through to, they have now decided I need new extenders. They want to drop ship them to me which could take up to a week.

    They're very easy to install and I asked if they could have a technician just drop them off two blocks off the main road. Pull in my driveway. I'll run out, hand them to me. I'll sign whatever I got to sign. Leave. No problem, technician they're out maybe 5 to 10 minutes and working in the service industry I would never keep them longer, they want to charge me approximately $150, again I work in the service industry. I understand dispatch fees and all that stuff. I've never charged a customer just to drop off something. That'd be like dropping off a filter for their air conditioner and charging them a diagnostic fee, watch out for them.

    Don't expect to have them help you out at all and I am not a customer that calls for much. I can usually troubleshoot stuff myself. This was actually only the second time I have called them for an issue in almost 2 years. And it is kind of an emergency for me today or I could wait a couple days and I stressed that to them. But didn't even try to see if they had anyone in the area.

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    Hello, there. It's never our intention to cause you any trouble. I want to make sure you've received the proper assistance. At your convenience, please send a message on Facebook [ m.me/FrontierCorp ] and Twitter [ Twitter.com/AskFrontier ] to our live representative who is available 24/7. -JK

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 22, 2024

    I called for service after a lightning strike nearby took out our router. The appointment I got is 3 weeks away! They said if an opening comes up sooner, we will be placed in that spot. 3 weeks for a service call is just not acceptable, but they say that is the best they can do. What can anyone do to make this any better? I called customer service, but no help there either. Anyone with suggestions?

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    I'm truly sorry to hear about what happened, Susan. Please allow us the opportunity to rectify the situation. Feel free to reach out to our social media team on Facebook (m.me/frontiercorp) or Twitter (twitter.com/askfrontier) at any time for assistance. -JK

    Staff

    Reviewed May 22, 2024

    Account Number: **. They suck .. I am their customer but sadly they keep increasing monthly bill without any new services added.. I paid 49 then 59 then 79 … This month I was suppose to go back to old payment of 34$ as per my complaint on May 2 but again they charged 79$. Ridiculous billing and tech people in this company.

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    Hello, Yash. We certainly understand your billing concerns. Please give us a chance to help you. I highly recommend contacting our Social Media team on Facebook [ m.me/frontiercorp ] or Twitter [ Twitter.com/AskFrontier ] where our live agents are available 24/7 to gather details and investigate with you to resolve the concerns. -JK

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    Frontier Communications Company Information

    Company Name:
    Frontier Communications
    Company Type:
    Public
    Ticker Symbol:
    FTR
    Year Founded:
    1927
    Formerly Named:
    Citizens Communications Company
    Address:
    401 Merritt 7
    City:
    Norwalk
    State/Province:
    CT
    Postal Code:
    06851
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.frontier.com