Cheap High Speed Internet Services

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Keeping internet costs down is a task of patience and perseverance. Tracking deals is crucial to your success in spending less on internet.

Track special offers

Offers for new customers are your best chance for paying less than the average price in your region. In many areas, introductory prices are offered even without a contract, so it is possible to bounce between competitors. Read the fine print on what constitutes a new customer, and work out a schedule to move seamlessly between companies without penalty if possible. Predicting future offers takes some time, but most companies release the same deals annually in a given season, and sometimes have a standing deal year-round.

Many companies offer their highest speed internet at the same price as their minimum speed internet for the first six months without a contract.

Consider service bundles

The majority of companies offering internet service also offer cable and land-line phone service. If you already pay for cable, odds are that the bundle rate for all three services is less than your current internet and cable prices combined. In addition, bundle deals also tend to include bonuses like free upgrades to high speed internet, free cable channels, or use of a DVR in multiple rooms. Even if these extras are introductory, most large cities have two or three companies offering comparable deals, thus still allowing you to bounce between companies.

Offers often vary with your area, and companies tend to compete more in larger cities; this competition is your best chance to reduce internet costs. Unfortunately, you may experience lulls in special offers and be forced to pay full price for several months at a time. During such lulls, consider reducing your services temporarily or stepping down your internet speed.

Most companies release the same deals annually in a given season