What Do You Actually Pay for Verizon Internet? Fios and 5G Home Costs (Nov 2026)
By RSINC editorial team | Updated
Verizon internet does not have one universal monthly price. Fios uses a fiber connection, while 5G Home connects a stationary gateway to Verizon’s cellular network. Your service, speed tier, Auto Pay eligibility and mobile bundle determine which advertised number applies. The prices and terms below were checked on Verizon’s official pages November 8, 2026; they are not an address-specific quote.
What Fios prices were verified?
Verizon’s Fios FAQ explicitly says these prices include a $10 monthly Auto Pay discount. Its plan-selection cards show figures $10 higher. That difference matters when comparing an advertisement with a first bill.
| Fios tier | Monthly price with Auto Pay | Plan-card figure before that discount | Base-rate guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 Mbps | $30 | $40 | 3 years |
| 500 Mbps | $65 | $75 | 3 years |
| 1 Gig | $80 | $90 | 5 years |
| 2 Gig | $90 | $100 | 5 years |
| 5 Gig | $100 | $110 | 5 years |
Availability varies by address, especially for multi-gigabit service. These are current advertised plan figures, not a promise that an existing legacy account will automatically receive them. Save the broadband label and order summary showing your discount conditions.
What does 5G Home cost?
The official 5G Home page lists $60 monthly for 5G Home, $70 for Plus and $85 for Ultimate. Its FAQ separately advertises prices as low as $35, $45 and $60, respectively, with mobile service and Auto Pay. Do not compare the bundled minimum with another provider’s stand-alone price without counting the mobile service you need to maintain.
| 5G tier | Displayed monthly price | Advertised mobile + Auto Pay minimum | Base-rate guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | $60 | $35 | 3 years |
| 5G Home Plus | $70 | $45 | 4 years |
| 5G Home Ultimate | $85 | $60 | 5 years |
Cellular performance depends on the location and network conditions. A higher tier is not the same product as Fios fiber, even when the price is similar. Ask for the download, upload and typical latency information for the specific service being offered at your home.
Is the router really included?
Both current product pages describe all-in internet pricing, no hidden taxes and fees, and an included router. That is different from owning the hardware. Verizon says its equipment must be returned within 30 days of cancellation to avoid unreturned-equipment charges.
Fios 300 and 500 include a router; gigabit tiers advertise Whole-Home Wi-Fi, with the exact extender allowance depending on the plan. 5G Home Ultimate advertises an included extender and a conditional router-upgrade benefit after three years. Extra equipment outside the included allowance can cost more. No universal dollar amount for unreturned equipment or additional extenders was verified for every model, so this page does not invent one.
Installation can still affect the first bill
The official pages identify a $99 professional setup charge that may apply. The 5G page says it is waived for select plans and locations. Fios advertises a waiver with Mobile + Home enrollment, with its comparison section specifying enrollment within 30 days. Confirm the waiver in your actual order rather than assuming every installation is free.
Optional entertainment, protection and other paid perks are separate from the base internet connection. Do not count an advertised perk credit as a reduction in the internet rate unless you would otherwise pay for that eligible perk and satisfy its terms.
Two free months are bill credits, not a permanent rate
Verizon currently advertises two months of service on eligible new Fios and 5G Home plans. For the Fios offer, the page requires redemption through the My Verizon tile within 30 days of activation or installation. The product-page terms say you must pay the first bill, and credits arrive after account qualification, typically in two to three bill cycles. They cover the qualifying monthly internet rate, not optional products or setup charges. Credits end if service is canceled.
After those credits, the normal monthly internet charge resumes. This is not evidence that the underlying price automatically rises after one year. A first-year comparison should add the actual monthly bills and subtract only the credits you qualify to receive.
What happens after the price guarantee?
The guarantee applies to the base monthly rate, not every component of the bill. Verizon expressly excludes setup, extra equipment, discounts, promotions, perks and third-party services from its guarantee. Losing an eligibility discount can therefore change what you pay even during the guarantee.
A definite rate after the three-, four- or five-year guarantee ends was not established on the official pages reviewed. Do not replace that unknown with a made-up future price. Ask what notice Verizon provides before a change and review the bill again when a discount or guarantee is nearing expiration.
Compare total cost, not the smallest headline
For the same approach across other providers, read RSINC’s guides to T-Mobile Home Internet costs, Xfinity Home Internet costs and Cox Internet costs. Their offers have their own dates and conditions; this Verizon page does not turn them into current competing quotes.
- Identify whether the order is Fios or 5G Home.
- Write down the recurring amount after all temporary credits end.
- Confirm Auto Pay requirements and mobile-bundle eligibility.
- Check setup, equipment-return and optional-perk terms.
- Keep the dated order summary and compare it with the first several bills.
For help comparing internet at your address, call RSINC at 1-877-697-2926 or compare local providers.
Reviewed November 8, 2026. Availability, prices and terms can change.