Sonic Fiber is doing something wild: offering 10 Gig internet speed for just $49.99/month.
That’s not a typo.
Meanwhile, Xfinity charges nearly $300/month for that same 10 Gig speed.
How is Sonic offering insanely fast internet for a fraction of the price? And more importantly: what can this teach you about choosing your internet plan?
Let’s start with a side-by-side breakdown:
| Provider | Speed (Mbps) | Price | Plan Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | 10,000 Mbps (10 Gig) | $49.99 | Only option |
| Xfinity | 150 Mbps | $72 | 1 of 6 |
| Xfinity | 400 Mbps | $84 | 2 of 6 |
| Xfinity | 600 Mbps | $94 | 3 of 6 |
| Xfinity | 1,100 Mbps | $114 | 4 of 6 |
| Xfinity | 2,100 Mbps | $124 | 5 of 6 |
| Xfinity | 10,000 Mbps (10 Gig) | $299.95 | 6 of 6 |
What Sonic Gets Right
Sonic gives everyone one plan: their fastest. No attempting to upsell customers into higher speed tiers (and higher prices).
Most other providers? They offer a variety of speed options that make the lower speeds sound too low, which nudges customers to upgrade “just to be safe.” But here’s the truth: most people don’t need the higher speed plans.
Why Providers Offer Multiple Tiers
Let’s be real—big corporations like internet providers study how we make decisions. It’s Starbucks psychology: You don’t want the cheapest (“small”), so you grab the middle tier—or the premium one. Just in case.
That’s exactly what internet companies are counting on.
But here’s what they don’t tell you: Lower speeds are already more than enough for a typical household.
What 150 Mbps Can Actually Handle:
- 30 Netflix HD streams
- 40 Zoom video calls
- 45 people gaming Call of Duty
And that’s not theoretical. Netflix HD only uses 5 Mbps. Zoom and Call of Duty both use a little less.
Unless you’re downloading massive files 24/7, you won’t notice the difference between 150 Mbps and 10 Gigs.
So Why Pay More?
Simple: internet providers want you to believe “faster = better.” That might’ve been true 15-20 years ago with old internet technologies, but not anymore.
The government defines high-speed broadband internet as 100 Mbps. You don’t need 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, or 10 Gbps for everyday use. But the industry pushes it because it boosts profits.
We Welcome Sonic’s Simplicity
Sonic is the first provider I’ve seen say:
“Let’s stop playing games. Here’s our best speed. One price. No BS.”
They’re not trying to upsell you. They know that most people just want fast, reliable internet at a fair price, and that can be achieved with any speed tier.
Want to know what plans are available in your area?
Check your local options on Wifi Shark. We’ll tell you if you’re overpaying—and show you better options. We also have buying guides to help you make the best choice possible for home internet.
