US Home ISPs and Bundled Services Market Analysis
The US Home ISPs and Bundled Services Market has shown steady growth, with consumer expenditures reaching over $210 billion in 2022, though growth slowed in 2023 due to economic uncertainties.
Consumers are shifting towards more affordable plans or bundled services to reduce costs. Fixed wireless internet is gaining popularity, especially among younger and underserved areas, while cable and fiber optic services remain dominant. Looking ahead, the Home ISPs and Bundled Services Market is expected to see moderate growth, driven by innovations like satellite internet and tailored plans. In the foreseeable future, advancements in technology and smart home applications will increase demand for high-speed, reliable internet services, positioning ISPs with cutting-edge solutions for continued growth.
US Home ISPs and Bundled Services Market Trends
Consumer trends in the Home ISPs and Bundled Services Market are being shaped by increasing demand for affordability and flexibility, driven by economic uncertainty in the US. Many consumers are reevaluating their service choices, with a growing preference for bundling the internet with other services like streaming and mobile plans to save money. Fixed wireless internet is becoming popular, especially among younger consumers and those in areas without traditional broadband infrastructure. Speed and reliability remain top priorities, with a significant portion of consumers willing to switch providers for better performance or lower costs. Additionally, rural consumers face unique challenges, with many frustrated by limited service options and poor connectivity. Overall, consumers are seeking value-driven solutions, transparent pricing, and more choices in their internet services.
Purchasing the US Home ISPs and Bundled Services Market Report for 2025 provides key insights into market growth, consumer demand for affordable plans, and the rise of fixed wireless solutions, helping brands stay competitive and engage tech-savvy audiences in the growing Home ISPs Market.
About The Report
The US Home ISPs and Bundled Services Market Report 2025 offers valuable insights into market trends, consumer behavior, and emerging opportunities within the home internet and bundled services landscape. The report covers areas such as consumer preferences for internet plans, the rise of fixed wireless solutions, the impact of economic uncertainty on service choices, and the growing demand for bundled offerings. It also explores regional differences, satisfaction levels, and factors driving consumer loyalty and switching behaviors. This Home ISPs and Bundled Services Market Report will benefit service providers, marketers, and businesses looking to understand shifting consumer needs, optimize service offerings, and stay competitive in an evolving Home ISPs and Bundled Services Market.
Key Topics Analyzed in the Report
- Consumer internet access options and key market players
- Rural connectivity challenges and satellite’s potential as a solution
- Router features that impact user satisfaction and performance
- Consumer satisfaction drivers and areas for service improvement
- Factors influencing customer loyalty and switching behavior
- Opportunities and challenges in bundling internet with other services
- Effective advertising strategies to engage diverse audiences
- Innovations transforming internet access and enhancing reliability
- Building trust through marketing, emphasizing reliability and value
| Report Attributes | Details |
|---|---|
| Published Date | June 2025 |
| Data Range | 2019-2030 |
| Measurement Metrics | Revenue in US $ |
| Country Focus | United States of America (USA) |
| Consumer Data | 2,000 internet users aged 18+, February 2025 |
| Number of Pages | 87 |
| Market Segmentation | Cable Modems, Fiber Optic Connections, Fixed Wireless Internet, Satellite Internet, Wi-Fi Extenders, Routers, Mobile Phone Services, and Streaming Services. |
| Leading Companies | Spectrum, Xfinity, Cox Communications, Optimum, Mediacom Cable, AT&T Fiber, Verizon Fios, Frontier, Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Starlink, Viasat, HughesNet, Netgear, Google Nest, Linksys, Amazon Eero, and TP-Linkk |
Meet the Expert Behind the Analysis
This report was written by Haley Ferrini. Haley holds a BSc degree in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics from the University of Illinois and brings experience from her professional background in AdTech. Her interests lie in social media, digital advertising, and consumer technology, with her writing centered on analyzing trends and developments within the tech and media industries.
While reliable internet often goes unnoticed in day-to-day life, shifting economic pressures could lead households to reassess their service choices. For providers, this creates an opportunity to deliver flexible, cost-effective solutions that also highlight the added convenience and savings of bundled services.
Haley Ferrini
Research Analyst, US Reports
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- What you need to know
- Market predictions
- What consumers want & why
- Opportunities
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MARKET DYNAMICS
- Market context
- Americans reassess their spending as consumer sentiment plunges
- Graph 1: consumer sentiment index, 2022-25
- As financial optimism wanes amid economic uncertainty, providers have an opportunity to demonstrate their reliability as trusted partners
- Graph 2: outlook on financial situation over the next 12 months, 2023-25
- Market drivers
- Trump’s policy and regulatory shifts create uncertainty, rural consumers remain disconnected
- Starlink poised to capitalize on slowed broadband rollouts
- As federal programs dwindle, states take matters in to their own hands
- ISPs gain flexibility as federal oversight fades
- New standards are driving broadband energy transparency
- TP-Link security concerns highlight broader risks in router market
- Market size and forecast
- Although growth remains gradual, the sector continues to demonstrate resilience, driven by technological advancements that sustain the demand for reliable connectivity
- Total consumer expenditures and forecast of home ISPs
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CONSUMER INSIGHTS
- Consumer fast facts
- How consumers access home internet
- Most Americans turn to cable or fiber for home internet
- Graph 3: how consumers most often access internet at home, 2025
- Although, age plays a key role in how consumers access home internet
- Graph 4: how consumers most often access internet at home (select), by age, 2025
- Cable modem market ruled by Spectrum and Xfinity
- Graph 5: top five brands of cable modems used to access home internet, 2025
- AT&T leads the fiber optic market
- Graph 6: top five fiber optic providers used to access home internet, 2025
- A third of fixed wireless consumers use T-Mobile
- Graph 7: top three fixed wireless providers used to access home internet, 2025
- Men are using 5G internet
- Rural connectivity challenges and satellite’s role
- Room for improvement as rural internet satisfaction lags behind
- Graph 8: consumer satisfaction with internet provider’s billing flexibility (eg change plans), by area, 2025
- Graph 9: consumer satisfaction with internet provider’s data limits, by area, 2025
- Rural consumers, though less satisfied, are no more likely to switch providers
- Graph 10: “I would switch internet providers if I had more options available in my area” (% agree), by area, 2025
- Satellite networks poised to tackle connectivity gaps
- Low adoption persists in satellite internet revolution
- Graph 11: how consumers most often access internet at home (select), 2025
- Half of satellite users choose Viasat or Starlink
- Graph 12: satellite providers most often used to access home internet*, 2025
- Who are the current adopters of satellite internet?
- Starlink highlights real-life impact for rural consumers
- The role of routers in user experience
- Equipment can sweeten the deal
- Netgear and Google Nest stay ahead in consumer awareness of routers
- Graph 13: router awareness, 2025
- Router awareness reflects gender divide
- Graph 14: router awareness (select), by gender, 2025
- TP-Link engages gamers through influencer partnerships
- Younger women’s awareness of Google Nest routers stands out
- Graph 15: awareness of Google Nest router, by age and gender, 2025
- Google connects with younger women via Instagram
- Emphasize parental control management capabilities
- Eero positions family controls as a way to make parenting easier
- Consumer satisfaction
- Half of consumers are feeling frustrated
- Stand out with customer service, competitive pricing, and loyalty perks
- Graph 16: consumer satisfaction with aspects of internet provider, 2025
- Long-term customers feel overlooked in loyalty programs
- Graph 17: consumer satisfaction with freebies/loyalty rewards, by tenure with service provider, 2025
- Older consumers voice strongest price dissatisfaction
- Graph 18: consumer satisfaction with their internet provider’s price, by age, 2025
- What drives consumers to switch providers
- Two-thirds of consumers stick with their provider for 3+ years
- Graph 19: how long consumers have been with their internet provider, 2025
- When internet works, it’s back of mind for many
- Faster internet drives consumers to switch
- Graph 20: what caused consumers to last switch internet providers, 2025
- Speed takes the top spot for consumer priorities
- Relocation drives women to reassess internet options
- Graph 21: what caused consumers to last switch internet providers (select), by gender, 2025
- T-Mobile makes home internet easy for life’s transitions
- Consumers 18-54 switch for deals and better speeds
- Graph 22: what caused consumers to last switch internet providers, by age, 2025
- Younger consumers switch providers for new customer perks
- Bundling services
- Half of consumers are interested in streaming bundles
- Graph 23: consumer interest in bundling services with internet provider, 2025
- Bundling that scores with men
- Graph 24: consumer interest in bundling services with internet provider (select), by gender, 2025
- Streaming bundles resonate with younger women
- Graph 25: consumer interest in bundling on-demand video streaming services with internet provider, by age and gender, 2025
- Verizon collabs with Barbie, connecting with younger women through nostalgia
- Streaming bundles appeal to Hispanic consumers
- Graph 26: consumer interest in bundling on-demand video streaming services with internet provider, by race or ethnicity, 2025
- Verizon brings Spanish-language streaming to the forefront
- Internet and mobile bundles spark interest, but not commitment
- Limited finances make mobile bundles a practical choice
- Graph 27: consumer interest in bundling mobile phone service and data with internet provider, by financial situation, 2025
- Younger consumers and men over 35 drive interest in home security bundles
- Graph 28: consumer interest in bundling home security/automation with internet provider, by age and gender, 2025
- Reaching and engaging target audiences
- Majority of consumers notice home internet promotions
- Younger and middle-aged men especially notice home internet ads
- Graph 29: “I pay attention to ads from home internet providers when I see/hear them” (% agree), by age and gender, 2025
- Home internet ads resonate with Black and Hispanic consumers
- Graph 30: “I pay attention to ads from home internet providers when I see/hear them” (% agree), by race or ethnicity, 2025
- Google Fiber earns trust with a community-focused strategy
- Informative marketing can empower women and build trust
- Graph 31: “I consider myself knowledgeable about internet delivery methods” (% agree), by gender, 2025
- T-Mobile makes home internet approachable
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INNOVATION AND MARKETING STRATEGIES
- Launch activity and innovation
- Providers promote price-lock guarantees to build consumer confidence
- AT&T introduces reliable backup for fiber outages
- Viasat brings connectivity to the moon
- eero unveils latest router featuring Wi-Fi 7 technology
- Verizon launches AI chatbot offering for businesses
- Marketing and advertising
- T-Mobile puts their winning service in the spotlight
- Fast internet meets fast coffee in Optimum Fiber’s campaign
- Astound captures young audiences with rent giveaway
- Spectrum demonstrates how local animal rescues thrive with connectivity
- AT&T Guarantee puts dependable service front and center
- Spectrum highlights bundling solutions for budget-conscious consumers
- AT&T uses nostalgia to recognize the importance of connectivity
- Frontier positions YouTube TV bundle for sports fans
- Verizon brings in Pete Davidson to promote price lock program
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APPENDIX
- Market definition
- Consumer research questions
- Consumer research methodology
- Generations
- Abbreviations and terms
- Forecast methodology
- Forecast fan chart methodology
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