How to find a cheaper internet plan

Cut the bill you already have

• Check when your promo ends. Look at your bill or account for the date, and set a reminder a month before.
• Ask about current offers. Call or chat with your provider, name a competitor that serves your address, and ask what they can do.
• Return rented equipment if buying your own compatible modem or router makes sense. Check your provider’s list of approved devices first.
• Drop extras you don’t use, like TV boxes or add-ons. See our Internet & TV tips.
• Look at bundles carefully. A phone and internet bundle can save money, but compare it with each service bought separately.

Help for lower-income households

The federal Lifeline program gives eligible households a discount of up to $9.25 a month on phone or internet service (more on Tribal lands). You may qualify with income at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines or if you get SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, federal public housing assistance or the Veterans Pension. It’s one benefit per household. Check Lifeline eligibility. Many providers also offer their own low-income plans, so ask yours.

Where to see current plans

Prices change often, so we don’t list them here. Check each provider’s official page for your address:

• Xfinity internet
• AT&T Internet
• Verizon Home Internet
• T-Mobile Home Internet