Internet Available at My Address: How to Check What You Can Get

The internet you can get depends on your exact street address, not just your city. Two homes on the same block can have different options.

If you want to check what internet is available at your address, the fastest route is an internet availability map followed by a quick check with each company that serves you. This guide shows how to see the internet plans available at your address, how to compare what internet service is available at your address, and what to do if the map gets your address wrong.

Why Internet Availability Changes From One Address to the Next

Internet companies report where they offer service location by location, building by building. Whether your home can get fiber, cable or another type of connection depends on the lines and equipment that actually reach it. That is why searching by city or neighborhood is not enough, and why checking by exact address gives you the real picture.

Step 1: Use the FCC Internet Availability Map

The Federal Communications Commission's National Broadband Map shows reported internet service for every location in the country.

Go to the FCC National Broadband Map and type your address into the search box.
Review the list of companies that report offering service at your location, along with the type of connection and the maximum speeds each one offers.
Use the settings to filter by speed or connection type, such as fiber, cable, copper or fixed wireless.

Keep in mind that the map shows maximum advertised speeds, not a guarantee of what you will get. Use it as your starting list.

Step 2: Confirm With Each Company

Next, enter your address on the website of each company the map lists. This confirms whether service is actually available at your home today and shows the specific internet plans, speeds and installation options for your address. Write down what each company offers so you can compare them side by side.

Step 3: Compare the Internet Plans Available at Your Address

Connection type: fiber often offers the highest speeds; cable is widely available; fixed wireless and satellite reach many homes without wired lines.
Download and upload speeds: federal broadband programs treat 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload as the standard for adequate service, so that is a useful baseline.
Monthly price after any introductory period: ask what the plan will be in month 13, not just month one.
Equipment and installation: check whether a router is included or rented.
Contract and data limits: ask whether the plan requires a contract and whether it caps your monthly data.

If the Map Gets Your Address Wrong

Sometimes the map lists a company that won't actually serve you, or shows speeds you can't get. You can file an availability challenge directly on the map: open your address, select the availability challenge option above the list of companies, and describe what is wrong. The FCC emails you as the challenge is reviewed, and the company has a chance to respond.

Accurate maps matter beyond your own search, because broadband construction funding is often directed to locations the map shows as unserved or underserved.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check what internet is available at my address?

Search your address on the FCC National Broadband Map to see which companies report service there, then confirm availability and plans on each company's website.

Is there an internet availability map?

Yes. The FCC National Broadband Map shows reported internet service, connection types and maximum advertised speeds for every location in the country.

Why do my neighbors have different internet options than I do?

Service is reported building by building, and the lines and equipment that reach one home may not reach the next. Always check your exact address.

What if no internet service shows up at my address?

Confirm with companies directly, since the map can be out of date. If the map is wrong, file an availability challenge so the record is corrected.

Final Thoughts

To find the internet available at your address, start with the FCC's availability map, confirm each option on the company's own site, and compare speeds, monthly price after any introductory period, equipment and contract terms. If the map is wrong, challenge it. A few minutes of checking by exact address shows you every real option.