How much does business internet cost? 2026 prices by provider
Business internet prices are often hidden behind quote forms. Here's what the major providers publish for each speed, what small businesses pay in total, and the fees to ask about before you sign.
Business internet from the major providers costs about $50–70 a month for 300–500 Mbps, $115–150 for 1 Gig and $165–285 for 2 Gig and up. 5G business plans start around $35–70. With phone lines, equipment and fees, small businesses typically spend $150–400 a month in total. Dedicated internet with a strict SLA runs several hundred to a few thousand dollars a month.
How much should business internet cost?
A common rule of thumb is 15–25 Mbps per employee for office work. If a shared plan quote is well above these ranges, compare other providers at your address. A dedicated line (DIA) with a guaranteed speed and strict SLA is a different product; see dedicated internet, explained.
Business internet prices by provider
Comcast also sells a 5-year price lock at $110, $140, $190 and $220 for the same tiers. For plan details, see the best business internet for a small office.
How much does AT&T Business internet cost?
AT&T Business Fiber starts at $60/mo for 300 Mbps ($70 regular) and runs $100 for 500 Mbps, $140 for 1 Gig, $185 for 2 Gig and $285 for 5 Gig. Speeds are symmetrical and there's no annual contract.
How much does Comcast (Xfinity) Business internet cost?
Comcast Business, which sells Xfinity's business service, lists 300 Mbps from $70/mo, 500 Mbps $100, 1.25 Gig $150 and 2 Gig $180 on a 1-year agreement, or $110–220 with a 5-year price lock.
How much does Spectrum Business internet cost?
Spectrum Business lists 500 Mbps for $50/mo, 750 Mbps for $95 and 1 Gig for $115, with no contract and no data caps.
How much does Verizon Business internet cost?
Verizon Business Fios lists 300 Mbps for $69/mo, 500 Mbps $99, 1 Gig $149 and 2 Gig $179 on a 2-year agreement, plus about $18/mo to rent the router. Verizon 5G Business Internet starts around $65–69/mo.
How much does Cox Business internet cost?
Cox Business lists 500 Mbps from $65/mo, 1 Gig from $115 and 2 Gig from $165 on a term agreement, with professional installation of $99–199 on some tiers.
5G business internet
5G plans are a common low-cost main line for small shops and a popular backup line; see business internet failover and T-Mobile Business internet.
Costs to budget for beyond the plan price
- Static IP addresses. Usually a monthly add-on; needed for servers, VPNs and remote camera access. See does your business need a static IP or SLA?.
- Equipment. Some providers include the router; Verizon Business Fios charges about $18/mo to rent one.
- Installation. Often free online, but some tiers list $99–199, and new fiber builds can cost more.
- Phone lines. Business VoIP lines add $20–40 per line at most providers; see business VoIP and business phone plans.
- Contracts and price steps. One- and two-year agreements often step up after the first year, and leaving early can cost an early termination fee.
- AutoPay requirements. Advertised prices usually assume AutoPay and paperless billing.
- Taxes and fees. Business accounts often carry more surcharges than residential ones.
- Backup internet. A 5G backup line typically adds $35–70/mo.
Why business internet costs more than home internet
On the same line, a business gig typically costs about twice a home gig: AT&T, for example, charges $140 for Business Fiber 1 Gig and $65 for its home 1 Gig. The premium buys business support, service commitments, static IP options and the right to run business services. See business vs. residential internet.
How to lower your business internet cost
- Get at least two quotes. In areas with fiber competition, buyers often get 20–30% below the first quote.
- Ask for the rate after the promo and get it in writing before signing a term agreement.
- Bundle with business mobile lines if you need them anyway; several providers cut internet prices with a line.
- Don't overbuy speed. Size the plan to your team, then add a cheap 5G backup instead of a bigger tier.
- Ask about switching credits. Some providers cover early termination fees when you switch. See business internet referral programs.
- Published business plan prices from AT&T Business, Comcast Business, Spectrum Business, Verizon Business and Cox Business, as compiled by price trackers in September–October 2026
- Industry contract pricing data for total small-business spend and dedicated internet, 2026
Business prices vary by address and term; get a written quote. How we research
Questions
Do business internet plans require a contract?
It depends on the provider. Spectrum Business and AT&T Business Fiber sell month to month; Comcast Business uses a 1-year agreement and Verizon Business Fios a 2-year agreement. Ask for the early termination fee in writing.
How much does a static IP cost?
Usually a monthly add-on that varies by provider and the number of addresses. Some business plans include one; ask for the price per address when you get a quote.
How much does dedicated business internet cost?
Dedicated internet access with a guaranteed speed and strict SLA typically costs several hundred to a few thousand dollars a month, depending on speed and location.
Is business internet tax deductible?
Internet used for a business is generally a deductible business expense, and a home office may be able to deduct the business share of a home plan. Check with a tax professional.
Jean founded ShopHighSpeed after trying to find one straight answer about business internet in his own town. He has been a Comcast and Verizon Fios customer, and ranks providers on what they actually deliver, not on what they advertise.
