Does AT&T Home internet have a data cap?
Today, AT&T provides several options for home internet connection, and the presence or absence of the data cap depends on the selected tariff. Here is an overview of the data caps (or lack thereof) for AT&T's home Internet.
AT&T Fiber
Using a fiber optic connection, AT&T Fiber is an online internet service with fast internet speeds of up to 1Gig. One of the most important of all characteristics that distinguish AT&T Fiber from other providers and attract consumers is the absence of data limitations, independent of the plan. Furthermore noteworthy is the fact that every AT&T Fiber plan offers no data restrictions or limited throttling for the provided pricing. For big families using a lot of data, particularly for streaming high-definition films or those homes with smart home systems and other linked technological equipment, this makes it perfect.
AT&T Internet, which was previously known as U-verse
AT&T Internet employs the company’s Digital Subscriber Line or DSL technology to offer home internet. There are three main tiers for AT&T Internet plans: These are called Internet 10Mbps, Internet 25Mbps, and Internet 50Mbps. Currently, the first and second-tier offers (10Mabps and 25Mabps respectively) have a cap on their data usage at 150GB per month. If you go over the data limit, you will have to pay an extra $10 for each 50GB that is used above the limit with the monthly maximum being $100. The Internet 50Mbps, which is the highest tier offered, also does not have a data limit.
Still, AT&T does explain that the firm may throttle data for Internet 10Mbps and 25Mbps if you consume over 150GB for three successive months. This means that the only way to avoid throttling is to opt for the higher speed of 50Mbps line.
There are some issues to be cautious about though, particularly data caps. According to AT&T overage fees, they do not collect them but to those clients who are on some of the older plans that are current before February 2020. Many existing capped customers just face reduced data speeds after using up an allocated amount of data per month without getting direct charges for over-usage. It is always advisable to consult with a sales representative regarding what types of slowdowns or fees could happen on the plan you are about to subscribe to.
AT&T Fixed Wireless Internet
It also provides fixed wireless home internet in many of the regions where the company may not have fiber or DSL service. Similar to getting cellular service, AT&T offers equipment that plugs into the radio towers in your region.
Fixed wireless home internet plans have varying data caps depending on what coverage level is available where you live: Fixed wireless home internet plans have varying data caps depending on what coverage level is available where you live:
- Internet 25: 170 gigabytes per month
- Internet 50: It has a maximum data allowance of 220GB per month.
- Internet 75-100: 250 GB per month
For the fixed wireless internet, while using the internet, you may be restricted to lower data speeds once you have exhausted the data allowance for the month unlike having to pay for the overages directly. In other words, while the plan has no limit on how much data one can use, the speed is greatly reduced after reaching the said limit.
Customers who have concerns over data limits should look to the higher speed plans that also come with increased monthly data allowance from AT&T. Once more, it’s always advisable to consult an AT&T sales representative for clarification on the data usage for service at your address. Some restrictions may apply to specific locations.
To summarize, data limits with AT&T Fiber are limitless, data limits with DSL are at lower speeds, and fixed wireless data is based on the towers in your area. If you do not wish to experience a slowdown of speed due to a lack of data, it is advisable to review the plan details with an AT&T agent.
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