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Mercury Fiber vs. Frontier

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Fiber Internet Without the Fine Print

Choosing an internet provider is about more than the lowest price. It’s about understanding the full value of your service—including pricing, support, flexibility and the experience you’ll have after the promotional offer ends. Mercury Fiber delivers the speed and reliability of a modern fiber network with straightforward pricing, local support and a customer-first approach built around the communities we serve. While both Mercury Fiber and Frontier offer fiber internet service, the overall experience can be very different.

Mercury Fiber vs. Frontier

To understand the power of Mercury Fiber’s 100% fiber, here’s a side-by-side comparison.

FeaturesMercury FiberFrontier
Straightforward Pricingyesno
Member of the Local Communityyesno
Best-In-Class Customer Satisfactionyesno
Local Customer Supportyesno


Why Customers Switch to Mercury Fiber

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Clear plans to help customers understand their options.  

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Support from local teams focused on the communities they serve.

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Fiber internet without requiring long-term contracts to get started.

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Symmetrical speeds designed for streaming, gaming, remote work and connected homes.


Understanding Introductory Pricing

The lowest advertised price doesn’t always tell the full story.

When comparing providers, consider:

  • Promotional pricing periods
  • Standard monthly pricing
  • Reward card requirements
  • Commitment terms
  • Included equipment
  • Additional services and features

The goal isn’t just finding the lowest introductory offer—it’s understanding the overall value of your internet service over time.

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Our Customers Love Us.

scott Z.
11 hours ago
Fairly knowledgeable installers showed app on time even earlier, answered all my questions.
Leslie Jo Ann W.
1 day ago
The representative was tenacious in helping resolve multiple problems. It took a while, but she solved everything!
Merilee D.
1 day ago
The installers were quick, efficient and polite, always checking with me about how things would be connected to my home and explaining it clearly.
Karol H.
4 days ago
Unfortunately we didn't write down the lady's name that helped us this morning. She was very helpful and helped us solve our problem quickly and efficiently. We really appreciate it. This whole process signing on with Mercury Fiber has been excellent.
Leslie T.
5 days ago
Matt Cooper, the contracted installer was fantastic!! This young man needs a raise! He was dedicated, informative, and an expert at this job! Will absolutely recommend your service if you can assign this man as the lead installer in our neighborhood, Fox Run Subdivision in Pendleton, IN it would be greatly appreciated. Great Leader!
Carolyn W.
6 days ago
The customer service provided by Tyler was amazing.
Danielle M.
6 days ago
The customer service lady I spoke with was very thorough, charismatic and easy to talk to. I didn't have to wait on hold at all, not one time. And she made me feel like she genuinely cared.
Ryan R.
7 days ago
Katrina(sp?) is a wonderful asset to your customer service team. She was incredibly helpful and worked through all my questions in a friendly and thorough manner. We appreciate folks like her in this world. ❤️
Eddie G.
1 week ago
The tech really was professional and knew his stuff and set up everything perfectly and flawlessly. He also communicated extremely well and showed true professionalism!
Josh R.
1 week ago
The woman I spoke with was great in the customer service along with her skill set as a technician. I was very impressed being a service manager in HVAC. People like this a very hard to come by these days. Thanks to her efforts I have my internet restored.
Fred D.
2 weeks ago
Very efficient, flexible and personable. He did a great job with the install, very knowledgeable about the product and services, and very efficient
Ashley M.
2 weeks ago
Sean was great especially when he interacted with my kids and sort of included them in the "meeting" it made us all feel like it wasnt just a sale to him or Seth
Christy M.
2 weeks ago
Mercury Wireless representative Shaun was outstanding. He listened patiently, walked me through each step and resolved my problem. I have been extremely pleased with Mercury Wireless.
Scott W.
2 weeks ago
The installer was exceptionally good for us. He was very nice, very considerate, very knowledgeable, and efficient. In spite of there being trouble with downloading the software (clearly a temporary Mercury website updating delay), the installer worked hard to manually connect our devices to the service and we are SUPER pleased with how FAST it is !!! Amazing service !!!!
Polka L.
2 weeks ago
Customer service is excellent. Service technician did a clean, quick job. He was very polite and helpful.
Lisa H.
2 weeks ago
Associate was polite, kind, courteous and helpful!
Shannon S.
2 weeks ago
Should’ve gotten this service long ago. High quality product and responsive HUMAN phone representatives. Very happy with Mercury.
Joni L.
3 weeks ago
The technician was very pleasant, he worked hard to figure out the ether net connection that he could use. He checked to make sure everything was working before he left.
Bob K.
3 weeks ago
Corbin did a fantastic job with the installation. Very personable and polite.
Katelynd W.
3 weeks ago
The entire experience was smooth and our technician was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable!
Joseph R.
3 weeks ago
Adam was fantastic. He listened to my challenges and set me up for success!
Carla W.
3 weeks ago
And it works where I live!! No more buffering!!
James K.
3 weeks ago
Quick notices on outages
Seth B.
3 weeks ago
William made contact earlier in the morning letting me know he could be there early. I was still at work so I couldn't be there until 1:00 which was my time. He was on-site and ready to go. Got everything installed in a timely manner and showed me how to use the app.
John C.
3 weeks ago
It was installed in one day. The workers were very knowledgeable.
Lenny D.
3 weeks ago
great customer service, have never lost service, even in storms. Fast and reliable!
Marty L.
3 weeks ago
No buying tokens and no breaks in services, everything is fast and efficient. Even during storms when other services would be disrupted Mercury comes through. I'm happy with the service.
Robert L.
3 weeks ago
Angel was very professional and personalable. Made some great recommendations and answered all my quesitons.I am very pleased with the interactions and product information.Thank you Robert
Duane D.
3 weeks ago
Extremely fast speeds well worth the money!
Gene W.
4 weeks ago
Was very knowledgeable of the product and packages! Asked follow up questions to ensure you had all details fully explained and understood!
Rod S.
4 weeks ago
Zachary did a great job on the install. Very professional, friendly and efficient. Excellent communication.
Kristy S.
4 weeks ago
Very timely and explained process throughout the experience.
Joel W.
4 weeks ago
Timely and professional and clean work thanks
Bob S.
1 month ago
Sam and Malachi were excellent during the install - they explained everything and were extremely knowledgeable and interested in making the install as perfect as possible. Our speed has increased substantially and we are happy to be done with spinning hourglass during streaming

Best-in-Class Customer Satisfaction

At Mercury Fiber, exceptional customer service is just as important as fast, reliable internet. We’re committed to delivering a seamless experience from installation through ongoing support, earning us an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Internet Build for Your Household

Fast uploads and reliable video calls.

Multiple devices streaming simultaneously.

Low-latency connectivity.

Support for dozens of connected devices.

Consistent performance across the household.

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A Local Provider That Puts Communities First

When you choose Mercury Fiber, you’re choosing a provider that’s part of your community—not a national corporation with distant call centers and one-size-fits-all service.
We live here. We work here. And we’re committed to delivering an internet experience that’s built around our neighbors, not shareholders.

Why local matters:

  • Local support teams
  • Fast, responsive service with technicians based nearby
  • Straightforward pricing with no confusing surprises
  • Investment in local communities through events, partnerships, and growth
  • A customer-first approach where you’re more than just an account number

At Mercury Fiber, we’re building more than a faster internet network—we’re building stronger communities. Because when local families and businesses succeed, we all succeed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Frontier offers fiber internet service in many markets, including multi-gig plans in select areas.

Mercury Fiber offers flexible plans without requiring long-term contracts for promotional offers.

Symmetrical internet means upload and download speeds are similar, helping support video conferencing, gaming, cloud backups and remote work.

Some promotional offers may transition to standard pricing after introductory periods. Customers should review offer details carefully when comparing providers.