🌐 Our Story

Better Internet Starts with Better Information

PickMyProvider is a free, independent platform built on one belief: every American deserves fast, affordable internet — and the unbiased information to find it.

PickMyProvider by the Numbers

Powering smarter internet decisions across all 50 states.

1,600+
ISPs Tracked Nationwide
50
States Covered
2,000+
Local ISPs Monitored
100%
Free to Use, Always
Daily
ZIP Code Data Updates

Our Mission

We exist to level the playing field between internet providers and the people they serve.

When it's time to choose an internet provider, most people are at a disadvantage. ISPs spend billions on marketing, and the fine print on pricing, speeds, and contract terms can be difficult to understand. PickMyProvider was built to close that gap.

We believe that access to fast, reliable internet is a necessity — not a luxury. Our platform gives every household, from a Miami high-rise to a rural Panhandle home, the tools to compare plans side by side, read unbiased expert reviews, and make a confident decision without ever picking up the phone.

We are not owned by, affiliated with, or paid to favor any internet service provider. Our rankings and recommendations are determined solely by data, research, and customer feedback — full stop.

What We Stand For
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Radical Transparency
We show you how we rank providers and how we make money — no hidden agendas.
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True Independence
Commissions never influence our editorial rankings or provider reviews.
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Data-First Research
Every recommendation is backed by FCC data, speed tests, and real customer feedback.
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Access for Everyone
From dense metro areas to rural communities — we cover every address in America.

What Makes PickMyProvider Different

We built our platform around the four things that matter most to internet shoppers.

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Unbiased Reviews

Our editorial team independently tests, researches, and rates every major internet provider. No provider pays to improve their rating on our platform — ever.

Real Speed Data

We are powered by real-world speed data collected across thousands of ZIP codes to show you actual performance numbers — not just what providers advertise on their websites.

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Hyper-Local Coverage

Our ZIP code database covers every address in all 50 states. Enter your ZIP and we'll show you exactly which providers are available at your front door.

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Real Customer Voices

We collect and verify customer satisfaction ratings across thousands of zip codes so you can read what real subscribers say about speed, reliability, and support.

Meet Our Editorial Team

Our writers and analysts are dedicated broadband researchers — not generalist bloggers. Every piece of content we publish is fact-checked, sourced, and updated regularly.

Marcus J. Webb
Managing Editor

Marcus brings over 14 years of experience in technology journalism and digital media to PickMyProvider. A graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, he previously served as a senior editor at a national consumer technology publication where he led a team of writers covering home networking, smart home devices, and broadband policy. Marcus oversees all editorial content at PickMyProvider, ensuring every article, review, and guide meets the highest standards of accuracy and usefulness. When he's not deep in FCC data or chasing down the latest fiber rollout news, he coaches his daughter's youth soccer team in Tampa, Florida.

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Priya Nair
Senior Staff Writer

Priya specializes in fiber internet, rural broadband access, and consumer protection in the telecom industry. She holds a Master's degree in Telecommunications Policy from George Mason University and spent four years as a policy researcher at a nonprofit focused on closing the digital divide in underserved communities. At PickMyProvider, she leads coverage of provider plan comparisons, FCC regulatory updates, and state-level broadband expansion programs. Priya's work has been cited in broadband policy discussions and regional news outlets covering internet access equity across the Southeast. She is based in Orlando, Florida.

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Daniel Ortega
Staff Writer & Data Analyst

Daniel is the analytical engine behind PickMyProvider's speed rankings, pricing comparisons, and city-level broadband data. A data science graduate from Florida International University, he previously worked as a network performance analyst for a regional ISP — giving him rare insider knowledge of how internet infrastructure actually works versus how it's marketed. Daniel builds and maintains PickMyProvider's provider databases, interprets real-world speed test results, and translates complex network data into plain-language articles that help everyday consumers make better decisions. He's based in Miami and speaks English and Spanish fluently.

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Our Editorial Process & Methodology

Every guide, ranking, and recommendation on PickMyProvider follows a rigorous, repeatable research process — updated on a regular basis to reflect the latest data.

Provider Data Collection

We gather plan details, pricing, speeds, and contract terms directly from each ISP's website and verified public filings. All data is timestamped and reviewed monthly.

Speed Test Analysis

We analyze real-world speed data collected across thousands of ZIP codes to calculate actual average download and upload speeds — separate from advertised maximums.

Customer Satisfaction Research

We aggregate verified customer reviews and satisfaction ratings across cities, counties, and states to provide location-specific sentiment scores for each provider.

Expert Editorial Review

Every article is written, fact-checked, and approved by a member of our editorial team before publication. We never publish AI-generated content without expert review.

Regular Updates

Broadband prices and availability change frequently. Our team reviews and updates key pages monthly and immediately when major provider changes occur.

Read Our Full Methodology →
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How We Make Money — And Why It Doesn't Affect Our Reviews

PickMyProvider is free to use because we may earn a referral commission when a visitor clicks a provider link and signs up for service. This is how most independent comparison platforms operate.

However, our editorial rankings, star ratings, and written reviews are determined entirely by our research and methodology — not by commercial relationships. A provider cannot pay to improve their ranking on our site. Providers that score poorly in real-world data will be ranked accordingly, regardless of any affiliate relationship.

We disclose this relationship on every page of our site because we believe transparency is the foundation of trust. If you ever have questions about our editorial independence, contact our editorial team directly.