Provider Network

500+ providers.
One search.

We compare national backbone carriers, regional fiber providers, and cable operators at your exact address — so you don't have to call each one individually.

10 Tier 1 national carriers58 Tier 2 regional providers432+ additional FCC-verified carriers

How providers are classified

Not all providers are equal

The telecom industry classifies internet providers into tiers based on infrastructure ownership and network peering. We use this standard system so you're always comparing apples to apples.

Tier 1National Backbone

Own global fiber backbone infrastructure. Peer directly with other Tier 1 networks. Best for enterprise multi-site deployments and maximum redundancy.

e.g. AT&T, Verizon, Lumen, Cogent, Zayo

Tier 2Regional Fiber & Cable

Own infrastructure in specific regions. Purchase transit from Tier 1 carriers for traffic outside their footprint. Often the best value for SMBs.

e.g. Spectrum, Comcast, FirstLight, Everstream, Segra

Tier 3Resellers

Lease capacity from Tier 1/2 carriers. Higher latency risk and limited outage resolution capability. We note availability but don't recommend for primary connections.

e.g. Various regional resellers

For most small and mid-size businesses, the distinction between Tier 1 and Tier 2 is less critical than location and pricing. We'll tell you exactly which tier each provider is and what that means for your specific use case. Learn more about Tier 3 risks →

Our network

68 featured providers

Tier 1 — National Backbone Carriers

10 providers
Arelion business internet provider logoArelion
AT&T business internet provider logoAT&T
Cirion business internet provider logoCirionLatin America
Cogent Communications business internet provider logoCogent Communications
GTT Communications business internet provider logoGTT Communications
Lumen business internet provider logoLumen
Telefonica Global Solutions business internet provider logoTelefonica Global SolutionsGlobal backbone
Telstra business internet provider logoTelstraAustralia
Verizon Business business internet provider logoVerizon Business
Zayo business internet provider logoZayo

Tier 2 — Regional Fiber & Cable Providers

58 providers
123NET business internet provider logo123NET
Altafiber business internet provider logoAltafiber
Astound Business Solutions business internet provider logoAstound Business Solutions
Beanfield MetroConnect business internet provider logoBeanfield MetroConnectCanada
Blue Stream Fiber business internet provider logoBlue Stream Fiber
Bluebird Fiber business internet provider logoBluebird Fiber
Bluepeak
Bluepeak
Breezeline business internet provider logoBreezeline
Brightspeed business internet provider logoBrightspeed
CentraCom business internet provider logoCentraCom
Comcast Business business internet provider logoComcast Business
Comcast Business business internet provider logoComcast Business
Cox Communications business internet provider logoCox Communications
Crown Castle business internet provider logoCrown Castle
Dobson Fiber business internet provider logoDobson Fiber
ECI business internet provider logoECI
EverFast Fiber business internet provider logoEverFast Fiber
Everstream business internet provider logoEverstream
Fatbeam business internet provider logoFatbeam
FiberLight business internet provider logoFiberLight
Fidium business internet provider logoFidium
FirstDigital business internet provider logoFirstDigital
FirstLight Fiber business internet provider logoFirstLight Fiber
Frontier business internet provider logoFrontier
GeoLinks business internet provider logoGeoLinks
Glo Fiber business internet provider logoGlo Fiber
Google Fiber
Google Fiber
iTel Networks business internet provider logoiTel NetworksCanada
Kinetic Business business internet provider logoKinetic Business
KsFiberNet business internet provider logoKsFiberNet
Lightpath business internet provider logoLightpath
Logix business internet provider logoLogix
MediaCom business internet provider logoMediaCom
Mereo Fiber business internet provider logoMereo Fiber
Metrobloks business internet provider logoMetrobloks
Metronet business internet provider logoMetronet
MHO Networks business internet provider logoMHO Networks
Momentum business internet provider logoMomentum
Nexon business internet provider logoNexon
Optimum Business business internet provider logoOptimum Business
Pilot Fiber business internet provider logoPilot Fiber
Powernet business internet provider logoPowernet
Rogers Communications business internet provider logoRogers CommunicationsCanada
Segra business internet provider logoSegra
Smartaira business internet provider logoSmartaira
Spectrum business internet provider logoSpectrum
Summit Broadband business internet provider logoSummit Broadband
Syringa Networks business internet provider logoSyringa Networks
TDS Telecom business internet provider logoTDS Telecom
Telesystem business internet provider logoTelesystem
US Signal business internet provider logoUS Signal
Vodafone Business business internet provider logoVodafone BusinessGlobal backbone
Volico / Sling Broadband business internet provider logoVolico / Sling Broadband
Vyve Broadband business internet provider logoVyve Broadband
WiLine business internet provider logoWiLine
Windstream Enterprise business internet provider logoWindstream Enterprise
WOW Business business internet provider logoWOW Business
Ziply business internet provider logoZiply

Plus 432+ additional regional and local providers verified through FCC Broadband Data Collection records.

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Common questions

About our provider network

How many internet providers does BIA compare?
BIA checks 500+ providers at your address across three tiers: Tier 1 national backbone carriers, Tier 2 regional fiber and cable providers, and dedicated internet access (DIA) options. Enter your address to see exactly which providers serve your building.
What is the difference between Tier 1 and Tier 2 internet providers?
Tier 1 providers own global backbone infrastructure and peer directly with other Tier 1 networks at no cost — examples include AT&T, Verizon, Lumen, Cogent, and Zayo. Tier 2 providers own their own infrastructure in specific regions and purchase transit from Tier 1 carriers for traffic outside their footprint. For most businesses, Tier 2 regional providers offer equivalent reliability and often better pricing than national carriers in their coverage area.
What is dedicated internet access (DIA)?
Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) is a business-grade fiber connection where your bandwidth is not shared with other customers. Unlike cable or consumer-grade fiber, DIA provides symmetrical upload and download speeds, a guaranteed SLA (Service Level Agreement) with uptime commitments typically at 99.99%, and a static IP address. DIA is recommended for businesses that rely on VoIP, video conferencing, cloud applications, or need consistent upload speeds.
Does BIA work with Spectrum and Comcast?
Yes. Spectrum and Comcast Business are both in our network, and for most addresses we can provide same-day quotes. We compare their cable and fiber options alongside every other provider at your address so you can see the full picture. Enter your address to check availability.
How do you determine which providers are available at my address?
We use a three-source verification system: (1) carrier-uploaded building lists that tell us exactly which buildings have fiber already installed (On Net) or within short extension range (Near Net); (2) FCC Broadband Data Collection records matched to your Census block; and (3) our proprietary H3 hex coverage database covering 500+ providers nationally. This layered approach gives us higher accuracy than any single data source.
Are there providers you won't quote?
Yes. We don't quote Tier 3 providers for primary business internet connections. Tier 3 providers lease capacity from Tier 1 and 2 carriers rather than owning their own infrastructure, which creates latency risk and limits their ability to resolve outages quickly. We will note when a Tier 3 provider is the only option in an area and explain the tradeoffs — but we won't recommend them as a primary connection for business-critical operations.

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Not Sure Which Option Is Right for Your Business?

Our advisors have 35+ years of experience helping businesses navigate exactly this decision. We represent 500+ internet providers and have no incentive to steer you toward the wrong one.

Carriers pay us a referral fee — you pay the exact same price you'd pay going direct.