Is Swell faster than Spectrum?Yes. Swell offers symmetrical speeds up to 5 Gbps -- meaning you get the same speed uploading as downloading. Spectrum maxes out at 1 Gbps download and only 35 Mbps upload. For households that video call, back up to the cloud, or have multiple connected devices, the difference is dramatic.Is Swell cheaper than Spectrum?While Spectrum's introductory price starts lower at $49.99/month, that price jumps to $79.99 after 12 months. Swell's $75/month price never changes -- it's locked in for life. Over two years, you'll pay $1,560 with Swell vs $1,559 with Spectrum (and Spectrum keeps rising after that). Plus, Swell includes a free Wi-Fi 7 router that Spectrum would charge $5/month to rent.Does Spectrum have data caps?No, Spectrum does not have data caps, and neither does Swell. Both providers offer unlimited data usage. However, Spectrum's cable technology shares bandwidth with your neighbors, so speeds can slow during peak evening hours. Swell's dedicated fiber line maintains consistent speeds regardless of neighborhood usage.Can I switch from Spectrum to Swell?Yes! Switching is easy. Swell handles the entire transition with a free professional installation (typically 1-2 hours). We'll install your new fiber connection and set up your Wi-Fi 7 router. You can cancel Spectrum whenever you're ready -- there's no overlap fee from Swell's side. Most customers cancel Spectrum the same day Swell goes live.Is Swell available in my area?Swell is currently building fiber networks in Oceanside CA, Kenosha WI, Farmington Hills MI, and Rockford IL. Check your exact address on our availability page to see if service is live at your location. If we're not there yet, you can join the waitlist to be notified when construction reaches your neighborhood.What is the difference between fiber and cable internet?Fiber internet (like Swell) uses glass strands that transmit data as light pulses, providing symmetrical upload/download speeds, lower latency, and immunity to weather interference. Cable internet (like Spectrum) uses coaxial copper cables originally designed for TV, sharing bandwidth among neighbors and providing much slower upload speeds. Fiber is the newer, more capable technology.