{"id":3416,"date":"2026-01-22T13:55:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.mymove.com\/?p=3416"},"modified":"2026-01-22T21:59:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T21:59:46","slug":"cheap-internet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymove.com\/internet\/cheap\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Cheap Internet Providers"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Whether your old provider isn’t available at your new address or you just want to try something new, moving is the perfect time to reevaluate your internet options. It’s probably in your best interest to switch to a new provider<\/a>, too \u2014 new customers usually get attractive sign-up bonuses and discounts \u2014 and after all that you\u2019ve just spent on your move, you\u2019re probably searching for the cheapest internet plans.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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How we selected the cheapest internet plans<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to internet pricing, and what you’re advertised is almost never what you’ll see on your bill each month. To compare the real costs of internet plans from every provider, we factored in things like equipment rental fees, future price increases, contracts, and installation costs. Then we took into account how much speed each plan was providing for that price. After all, a $20\/mo. internet plan isn’t a very good deal if you can’t even stream Netflix. That left us with a list of the cheapest internet plans that will actually get the job done for most households.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Top cheap internet plans<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Provider<\/th>Starting price*<\/th>Connection type<\/th>Download speed range<\/th>Contract info<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
AT&T<\/a><\/td>$45.00\/mo.**<\/td>Fiber<\/td>100 \u2013 4,700 Mbps**<\/td>No contract<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CenturyLink<\/a><\/td>$50.00\/mo.<\/td>Fiber<\/td>500 \u2013 940 Mbps<\/td>No contract<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cox<\/a><\/td>$55.00\/mo.<\/td>Cable\/fiber<\/td>300 \u2013 2,000 Mbps<\/td>No contract<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frontier<\/a><\/td>$29.99\/mo.<\/td>Fiber<\/td>200 \u2013 7,000 Mbps<\/td>No contract<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Optimum<\/a><\/td>$25.00\/mo.<\/td>Cable, fiber<\/td>200 \u2013 8,000 Mbps<\/td>No contract<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spectrum<\/a><\/td>$30.00\/mo.***<\/td>Cable\/fiber<\/td>100 \u2013 2,000 Mbps<\/td>No contract<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Verizon Fios<\/a><\/td>$34.99\/mo.**** with mobile plan<\/td>Fiber<\/td>300 \u2013 2,300 Mbps<\/td>No contract<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kinetic<\/a><\/td>$39.99\/mo.<\/td>Fiber, DSL<\/td>100 \u2013 2,000 Mbps<\/td>No contract<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xfinity<\/a><\/td>$40.00\/mo.<\/td>Cable, fiber<\/td>300 \u2013 2,000 Mbps<\/td>No contract<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

*Prices updated as of 01\/22\/26.
**Price after $10\/mo AutoPay & Paperless bill discount. (Starts w\/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge applies in NV, OH, TX. One time install fee may apply. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com\/speed101<\/a>.
***Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. \u00a92026 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Internet Performance: Spectrum Internet is powered by fiber and delivered to your home via HFC.
***Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net\/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. \u00a92026 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Internet Performance: Spectrum Internet is powered by fiber and delivered to your home via HFC.
****Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on the internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount: $15\/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Enrollment req\u2019d for Fios Home Internet plans. $99 setup and other terms apply. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors. See Verizon.com\/yourspeed for more info. \u00a9 2026 Verizon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Mediacom<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Starting at just $19.99\/mo., Mediacom has some of the cheapest internet plans you’re likely to find anywhere in the country. There is a bit of fine print to look out for, though. You’ll have to pay $45 upfront in activation and installation fees, and Mediacom tacks on an extra $13\/mo. if you need to rent a router. The price also increases after the first year \u2014 sometimes by twice as much. That said, $19.99\/mo. for 100 Mbps is still hard to beat for cheap internet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

WOW!<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With availability in the South and Midwest, WOW! internet is an affordable internet provider that doesn’t skimp on value. Its plans actually start at just $9.99\/mo. for 50 Mbps, but that’s on the low side for most households when you consider Wi-Fi speeds don’t typically reach the numbers that providers advertise. A better option is 200 Mbps for $29.99\/mo. \u2014 still one of the best value plans out there. You’ll have to pay an extra $14\/mo. for modem rental, but if you upgrade to the 500 Mbps plan for $49.99\/mo., you’ll get equipment free for a year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Kinetic<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Fiber is the cream of the crop when it comes to internet, and Kinetic has some of the cheapest fiber internet plans in the country at just $39.99\/mo. for 300 Mbps. After 12 months, the price increases to $55.00\/mo. That’s a big jump, but it’s still one of the more affordable fiber plans you’ll find. Kinetic also throws their modem and router in for free.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Xfinity<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Xfinity’s plans give you access to internet for under $50\/mo. with plenty of speed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Optimum<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One of the best all-around options for cheap internet, Optimum starts at just $25\/mo. for 200 Mbps of cable or fiber internet. That’s a combination of performance and price that you’re going to be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. Optimum doesn’t get you on the fees, either \u2014 both installation and equipment rental are included in the price.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Spectrum<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Spectrum isn’t the cheapest internet provider out there, but its plans all provide plenty of speed. It starts at $30.00\/mo. for 100 Mbps. The catch is that the price increases \u2014 a lot \u2014 after one year. You’re free to switch before your bill goes up, but it’s something to be aware of before you sign up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Verizon Fios<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you can get Verizon Fios in your area, it’s probably a good idea to get Verizon Fios. The fiber internet provider isn’t the very cheapest around, but it’s performance is as strong as you’ll find anywhere. Its cheapest plan costs $49.99\/mo., gets you 300 Mbps of download and upload speeds, and includes the cost of equipment. With a mobile plan, you can get Fios starting at $34.99\/mo. What’s more, you’re locked into that price for two years, so you don’t have to worry about your bill going up without warning.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Frontier<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Frontier is another fiber provider, which means you probably won’t ever be disappointed by struggling internet. At $29.99\/mo. for 200 Mbps, it’s one of the cheapest internet plans out there, and its 500 Mbps plan is well worth the $29.99\/mo. price right now. Equipment is included, but the price increases after the first year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cox<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cox is a cable internet provider that starts at $55.00\/mo. for 300 Mbps. You don’t need us to tell you that the other providers on this list offer a better bang for your buck, but Cox isn’t a bad option if you can’t get any of them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Availability<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Internet availability varies by provider and location, so we\u2019ve broken down availability of the plans listed above by state. Keep in mind that not all plans are available in every city. Be sure to check out availability for each provider at your new home address.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n