Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Frontier Communications vs PremiumSIM
What sets them apart
| Compare | Frontier Communications ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 7,000Higher | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 7,000Higher | 5.8 to 40 |
| Price from | $29.99 | €6.99 |
| Reference plan prices | Fiber 200: $29.99/mo, 200Mbps, no contract; Fiber 500: $44.99/mo, 500Mbps, no contract; Fiber 7 Gig: $124.99/mo, 7000Mbps, no contract | Allnet Flat 50+10 GB: 19.99 EUR per month, 60 GB, 24 months; No unlimited plan listed; Allnet Flat 2 GB: 6.99 EUR per month, 2 GB, 24 months |
| Setup fee | $100 | €49.99 |
| Router | Wi-Fi 7 router included; Whole Home Wi-Fi mesh on 1 Gig and faster | FRITZ!Box 7510, 7630 or 7690 from 4.99 EUR per month |
| Address checker | https://www.frontier.com | https://www.premiumsim.de/glasfaser |
| Markets | US | DE |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | €44.99 |
| Exit fee terms | Early termination fee may apply with certain promos; pro-rated install fee if disconnect within first year | Not confirmed |
| Premises covered | 8,100,000 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Frontier Communications scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Top download speed (Mbps) is higher at Frontier Communications: 7,000 vs 1,000.
- Upload speed (Mbps) is higher at Frontier Communications: 7,000 vs 5.8 to 40.
- Technology: only PremiumSIM offers Fttc.
- Contract length: only PremiumSIM offers 24.
- Markets: only Frontier Communications offers US.
- Markets: only PremiumSIM offers DE.
Our verdict on each
Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications suits households in the US that want top tier fibre speed without a long contract, and it undercuts many rivals on entry price at $29.99. The catch is a setup fee of $100 plus a charge for leaving early on some promotional deals.
PremiumSIM
PremiumSIM suits people in Germany who want a low entry price on a sim only plan, a wide support choice and a fibre option from the same seller. Sim only tariffs start at €6.99, and the fixed line runs on fttc and fttp.
Score breakdown
| Area | Frontier Communications | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.6Entry pricing starts at $29.99, though a setup fee of $100 lifts the cost of joining. | 9.0HigherEntry price of €6.99 sits under the €9.30 site median, with a €49.99 fibre setup fee. |
| Offer | 9.6HigherTop download of 7,000 Mbps with a matching 7,000 Mbps figure, and a current Wi-Fi router in the box as standard. | 9.0Sim only on 1 and 24 terms, with 5G, eSIM, wifi calling and EU roaming in 33 countries. |
| Trust | 10.0Founded in 1935 and headquartered in US, operating under Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. in a single market, US. | Not confirmed |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Frontier Communications | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Frontier Communications | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 7,000 | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 7,000 | 5.8 to 40 |
Choosing between them
Pick Frontier Communications if offer, top download speed (mbps), and upload speed (mbps) matter most.
Pick PremiumSIM if cost matter most.
If neither fits
Odido Thuis has upload speed (mbps) at 8,000, against 7,000 for Frontier Communications and 5.8 to 40 for PremiumSIM.
Odido Thuis reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Frontier Communications | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Broadband providers | 32 of 124 | 6 of 124 |
| Full fibre providers | 21 of 107 | 5 of 107 |
| Broadband without a long contract | 12 of 46 | 3 of 46 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Frontier Communications | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttp | Fttc, FttpCovers more |
| Contract length | 1 | 1, 24Covers more |
| Legal entity | Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. | Drillisch Online GmbH |
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
| Founded | 1935 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Frontier Communications | PremiumSIM | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 7,000highest quarter | 1,000at the median | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 7,000highest quarter | 5.8 to 40lowest quarter | 900 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | €44.99highest quarter | €36.50 |
| Premises covered | 8,100,000above the median | Not confirmed | 1,700,000 |
Median across 116 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Frontier Communications
Pros
- Entry pricing of $29.99 sits in the lower part of our price table, and the reference plans come with no fixed term
- Top download of 7,000 Mbps and upload of 7,000 Mbps put it near the front of the speed table
- A current Wi-Fi router is included, and Whole Home Wi-Fi mesh comes on the gigabit tier and anything faster
Cons
- A setup fee of $100 lands near the expensive end of the setup fees we track
- Some promotional deals add a charge for leaving early, and disconnecting soon after joining means paying back part of the installation cost
- Service is confined to a single market, US, so it is not an option outside the US
PremiumSIM
Pros
- Sim only plans start at €6.99, below the €9.30 median across listed brands
- Terms run 1 and 24, so a rolling option sits next to a longer commitment
- 5G, eSIM and wifi calling are all available, which is what most listed mobile plans carry
Cons
- The fibre line carries a setup fee of €49.99 and post contract pricing of €44.99
- As an mvno, the provider sets its own tariffs on another carrier's network and stays inside DE
- Uploads of 5.8 to 40 Mbps sit below downloads of 1,000 Mbps, which matters for sending large files
Who each suits
Frontier Communications
Who it suits
- Households in the US inside Frontier's fibre footprint, willing to accept a setup fee of $100 for a lower monthly price
- Anyone who needs gigabit speeds for large uploads, remote work backups or shared media
- People who want to leave without a long lock-in, since the reference plans run on rolling monthly terms
Who should look elsewhere
- Households outside the US, since service is confined to a single market, US
- Shoppers who want a cable package rather than pure fibre, since Astound runs cable and fttp
- People hunting for the very lowest entry price, since cheaper options sit below $29.99
PremiumSIM
Who it suits
- People in Germany who want a sim only plan on 1 and 24 terms
- Households that want mobile and a fibre line from one seller, with €49.99 to budget for at the start
- Travellers who need EU roaming included in 33 countries
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after unlimited data, since no unlimited plan appears among the reference plan prices
- Buyers who want the host network itself, where yesss! sells as a network
- People who need service beyond DE, with Lonestar Cell MTN listed as a network
Questions about each
Frontier Communications
What is the entry price for Frontier fibre?+
Plans start at $29.99 a month, and the reference tiers step up in speed from there to a multi gigabit option at the top. Every one of them is sold on rolling terms, so the monthly figure is the number to compare against rival quotes. Speeds, not term length, are what separate the tiers here.
Do I have to sign a contract with Frontier?+
No. The reference plans, from the entry tier through to the multi gigabit tier, are all sold without a fixed term, and the listed contract length is a rolling monthly term. That leaves you free to cancel without counting out a period first, which suits anyone who expects to move or switch.
PremiumSIM
What does the cheapest PremiumSIM mobile plan cost?+
The starting price across the range is €6.99, set on a small allnet plan. A second reference plan adds a much larger data allowance at a higher monthly cost, and no unlimited plan appears among the reference plan prices. Heavy data users would pay for the larger tier from the first bill.
How long is the contract?+
Plan contract months run 1 and 24, so a short rolling arrangement sits alongside a longer commitment. Billing is offered as contract or rolling, which lets you match the term to how long you expect to keep the line. Households that expect to move soon should read the longer term carefully.
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