Our picks
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Best internet deal overall
$50 – $155 per month
Best promotional offers
$50 – $120 per month
Best internet and mobile bundle deal
$50 – $80 per month
Best internet deal selection
$55 – $250 per month
Best internet price guarantee
$45 – $165 per month
Best internet and TV bundle deals
$19 – $95 per month
Best 5G home internet deal
$60 per month
Best prepaid internet deal
$50 – $110 per month
What’s the best internet deal available now?
Internet is expensive. A CNET survey found that 63% of adults are paying more for their internet this year than last year, primarily due to pesky price hikes. We’re often limited to what internet options are available at our address, but if you have more than one option, it’s worth considering the deals and promotions that will save you money (and keep your price locked for a few years).
Luckily, most internet providers run promotions all year long. Here are the top deals and perks from some of our most popular ISPs.
Frontier Fiber’s 500Mbps plan is one of the best internet deals available right now. For a limited time, you can get Frontier Fiber’s 500 megabits per second plan starting at $45 monthly, which will last for a year before jumping to $55. On top of that, Frontier Fiber is offering a $100 Visa gift card for its 500Mbps, 1,000Mbps and 2,000Mbps plans to sweeten the deal. All Frontier Fiber plans feature customer-friendly terms like free equipment rental and unlimited data. Even at the $55 regular monthly price, Frontier’s 500Mbps plan still features a low cost per Mbps; most internet providers don’t offer half the speed for that price.
If you’re looking for other signup bonus offers, ISPs often throw in gift cards, streaming service subscriptions, free months of service or other incentives for new customers. AT&T Fiber and Optimum typically offer gift cards to all online customers, while Verizon Fios keeps it interesting with a frequent mix of free streaming services or a price lock guarantee of up to five years.
If you’re looking for a sign to try out T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet, this is it. For a limited time, T-Mobile is offering a $300 prepaid Mastercard gift card for new customers signing up for its All-In Home Internet plan online. Similarly, the Amplified Home Internet plan comes with a $200 gift card. The deal comes after T-Mobile’s recent gateway router upgrade boosted speeds across all T-Mobile Home Internet plans. The gift cards are only eligible after 60 days of service, so keep that in mind when committing to trying it out.
You’ll find a recent roundup of the best offers and promotions from leading ISPs below. Keep in mind that not all providers, pricing and promotions are available in all areas and that offers are subject to change at any time.
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500 – 5,000 Mbps
$50 – $155 per month
Our take – Frontier Fiber offers a few speed tiers, including a new $30, 200Mbps plan, but its Fiber 500 plan is arguably the best one-size-fits-all internet deal.
Fiber
Fiber
300 – 2,000 Mbps
$50 – $120 per month
500 – 1,000 Mbps
$50 – $80 per month
Our take – Spectrum internet is a decent deal on its own with speeds of 500Mbps or 1Gbps starting at $50 and $70 a month, respectively. Bundling makes Spectrum an even better deal with monthly discounts: you can get up to $20 off 500Mbps or $30 off gig service. Bundling also doubles your price guarantee from one to two years and nixes the $10 cost of your Wi-Fi and modem.
Cable
Fiber
300 – 5,000 Mbps
$55 – $250 per month
200 – 8,000 Mbps
$45 – $165 per month
Our take – Quantum Fiber doesn’t have the lowest pricing around, but it’s close. The 500Mbps plan starts at $50 per month and gig service will run you $75 monthly plus taxes and fees.
Fiber
Cable
150 – 2,000 Mbps
$19 – $95 per month
72 – 245 Mbps
$60 per month
Our take – T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon 5G Home Internet and AT&T Internet Air keep prices competitive, considering the speed potential of a 5G network. The hottest deal in 5G internet right now is T-Mobile’s $300 gift card offering for new 5G Home Internet customers signing up for its All-In Home Internet plan online. The Amplified plan comes with a $200 gift card. You’ll have to try out the service for at least 60 days to cash the card, but it’s worth testing T-Mobile’s new gateway router and upgraded speeds.
Fixed wireless
Mostly cable, some fiber
100 – 2,000 Mbps
$50 – $110 per month
While a slew of perks and promos might be enticing to customers, a low-cost-per-Mbps plan will often be the best internet deal.
For example, Frontier Fiber 500 includes maximum download and upload speeds of 500Mbps starting at $45 monthly for a cost per Mbps of 9 cents. Compare that to a similarly priced plan or one even cheaper from another provider — such as the Xfinity Connect plan, which has a lower starting price at $20 to $30 per month but significantly lower maximum download (150Mbps) and upload (10Mbps) speeds and thus a higher cost per Mbps — and Frontier Fiber 500 stands out as the much better internet deal.
If you have similar pricing and speed options from multiple providers, look for special promotions, equipment costs, contract requirements and other service factors to determine which provider has the best deal.
Yes. Many providers, including AT&T, Frontier, Google Fiber, Spectrum and Verizon Fios offer their best internet deals and incentives without requiring you to sign a contract. Other providers, such as Cox and Xfinity, may require you to sign a contract to get the lowest introductory rate in select areas.
Most major providers have a discount internet program available to qualifying low-income households, including those with students and seniors. Plans are typically in the $20 to $30 range and often come with broadband speeds of 50Mbps or higher.
Special offers such as introductory pricing and sign-up bonuses are typically reserved for new customers. That said, it may be possible to negotiate with your provider for a lower price or faster speeds. Your chances of scoring a better deal are higher if you aren’t locked in a contract. Also, it’s a good idea to research other providers and offers available in your area before you call. The threat of switching internet providers is often enough for your current provider to offer you a better deal.
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