CenturyLink review
Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
CenturyLink suits households that want a network-run provider rather than a reseller, with fibre to the premises and speeds that leave room for a busy house.
Key facts
- Official website
- centurylink.com
Pros
Pros
- It operates its own network rather than reselling someone else's, so the line and the account sit in one company.
- A static IP address is available, which suits home servers and remote access, and a multi-line discount is offered on most plans.
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Who it suits
- Households in a fibre to the premises area who upload as often as they download.
- People who want the provider to run the network itself rather than sell on someone else's line.
- Anyone with several lines at one address who can use a multi-line discount.
Who should look elsewhere
- Households on a tight monthly budget who want a low starting figure and can absorb a much higher renewal price.
- People who want billing with no contract attached, since most plans are sold on a contract.
How CenturyLink compares
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a credit check?+
A credit check is required for most orders, so an adverse credit record can block an application before anything is installed. Since most plans are sold on a contract, that check happens early, before you are committed to a term or a setup fee.
Do I get a static IP address?+
A static IP is available on most of the plans listed, which helps anyone running a home server, a VPN endpoint or a camera system that needs a fixed address. Plans come as both fixed and variable pricing, so ask whether the static address is included at the speed you want.
Who do I contact if something goes wrong?+
Phone is the most common support route, alongside a help centre, chat and email. Because CenturyLink runs its own network instead of reselling, the company that builds and maintains the line is also the company billing you, which keeps the account and the engineering in the same place.
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