The best internet deals of January 2021

Current best home internet deals

David Anders Last updated: January 6, 2021

No matter what internet providers are available in your area, most of them offer some type of promotion to get you to sign up. In some cases, these are fairly inconsequential. But in others, the deals are actually worth hundreds of dollars upfront or over the life of your service contract.

Spot the best internet prices: low cost per Mbps

If you’re looking for high-speed internet for a reasonable price, many providers offer plans that will cost you less than $1 per Mbps – which is a fairly good deal for internet service. These won’t always be your cheapest internet plans, but they will be more cost-effective, making the money you spend on internet service each month go a bit further. Not all plans listed below are available in all areas.

Internet deals with high speeds for the price

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 10/16/20. **Rate requires paperless billing. Additional taxes, fees, and surcharges apply. Offer Details

Find the best internet deals by provider

What’s the best internet bargain? Depending on which internet service providers (ISPs) are available in your area, you could be eligible for a variety of internet deals, such as discounted internet plans, price guarantees or streaming specials. Here are a few internet providers that often feature internet deals from special limited-time offers to year-round savings. Keep in mind that all providers and deals are not available in all areas.

AT&T – $100 Visa card and a free Samsung monitor when you switch to AT&T Fiber online 

How to get it:

You’ll immediately get a $100 Visa Reward Card and qualify for a free Samsung monitor (use promo code BACK2SCHOOL) when you sign up for an AT&T internet plan that gets speeds of 100 Mbps or higher.

AT&T is the only provider that’s currently offering a deal in the form of a cold, hard gift card. It’s always nice to get money upfront, but make sure you compare how valuable that $100 is compared to monthly savings from other providers. If you can pay $10 less per month through Spectrum, for instance, your total savings will surpass that gift card within a year.

In addition to the Reward card, AT&T is also offering a free 24” Samsung monitor while supplies last. This is a nice perk for subscribers looking to upgrade their existing tech or get a jumpstart on holiday shopping.

Learn more about AT&T internet

CenturyLink – Free modem and installation, Price for Life guarantee

How to get it:

CenturyLink is including a modem and standard installation at no extra cost with all online orders. The Price for Life guarantee is applicable to all internet plans up to 100 Mbps.

While not as flashy as a $100 gift card, CenturyLink’s internet deals for new subscribers may actually be worth more in the long run. The company is currently offering a free modem and installation with all online orders. CenturyLink typically charges up to $15/mo. for modem rentals and up to $125 for setup fees, so this deal could save you more than $300 in your first year.

Learn more about CenturyLink internet

Frontier – Price guarantee and no data overage charges

How to get it:  

Unlimited data is included with all Frontier internet plans while their price guarantee comes with Frontier High Speed Internet (DSL) plans.

Like CenturyLink, Frontier also provides a Price for Life guarantee on its internet plans. If you’re happy with the price you’re paying, you can keep it as long as you want. Frontier internet also has no-contract options on many of its plans, so you can cancel anytime without incurring early termination fees.

Learn more about Frontier internet

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Optimum – Free installation, Price for Life and $100 Amazon card

How to get it:

Optimum is currently offering a variety of deals for new customers when they sign up online, including free standard installation (a $99 value).

Customers who sign up for Optimum internet plans starting at $65/mo. can lock in their price for as long as they have the plan. The $100 gift card comes with Optimum Triple Play packages.

Learn more about Optimum internet

Spectrum – Contract buyout up to $500, free modem and antivirus software

How to get it:

Your Spectrum modem is included with all Spectrum internet plans, while those enrolling in the Spectrum Gig plan will also get free antivirus software. The contract buyout offer is reserved for new customers who sign up for qualifying Double or Triple Play bundles.

If you’re locked into an internet contract that’s not living up to the price, consider making the jump to Spectrum for up to $500 to help you out of your contract.
In addition to their contract buyout offer, Spectrum is currently including free modem rentals for new internet subscribers — typically around $10/mo.

Learn more about Spectrum internet

Verizon – Amazon Echo Show 5, Ring Stick Up Cam Battery and Stream TV device and more

How to get it:

Sign up for Verizon Fios Gigabit Connection

Order Verizon Fios Gigabit Connection and get the following offers included with your order*:

• Amazon Echo Show 5
• Amazon Ring Stick Up Cam Battery
• A Stream TV device
• Router rental included

*Amazon: The Echo Dot and Smart Plug is given away by Verizon and redeemed on amazon.com. Shipping charges & taxes may apply to the full value of free promotional items redeemed on amazon.com. If the promotional devices are returned to Amazon, your refund will equal the amount you paid for the product, subject to Amazon’s applicable refund policies. Amazon is not a sponsor of this promotion. Amazon, Echo, Alexa, Ring and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. Must install & maintain eligible Fios services in good standing for 65 days & redeem w/in 60 days thereafter, or by no later than 6.13.21, whichever is first.

Learn more about Verizon Fios internet

Xfinity – 4K streaming device and Peacock Premium streaming service included

How to get it:

Sign up for any Xfinity internet plan to receive a Flex 4K streaming device plus access to Peacock Premium at no extra cost.

While Verizon offers a year of Disney Plus, Xfinity actually ups the streaming ante by including its Flex 4K streaming device with all internet plans at no extra cost. For comparison, similar devices from Amazon and Roku typically cost around $50. You’ll also get a free subscription to NBC’s latest streaming service, Peacock Premium, a $4.99/mo. value. Peacock features over 500 classic shows like Parks and Recreation, 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live, plus an impressive library of movies.

Learn more about Xfinity internet

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The best gigabit internet deals

Sometimes the best internet deal isn’t the cheapest plan, but the plan that gives you the fastest internet speeds. Many cable and fiber-optic internet providers offer “gigabit” internet plans, which feature download speeds approaching 1,000 Mbps or higher.

Fast internet connections can support HD and 4K streaming, online gaming and much more across multiple devices – which can quickly use up large amounts of data. When comparing deals on high-speed internet, you may also want to consider an internet provider with unlimited data or high data allowance to avoid speed throttling or overage fees.

High-speed internet and data specials

• AT&T Internet 1000 – Up to 940 Mbps for $60.00/mo.* with unlimited data
• CenturyLink Gigabit – Up to 1,000 Mbps for $65/mo. with 1 TB/mo.**
• Cox Gigablast – Up to 940 Mbps for $99.99/mo.* with 1 TB/mo.
• Spectrum Internet Gig – Up to 940 Mbps for $109.99/mo.* with no monthly data limit
• Verizon Fios Gigabit – Up to 940/880 Mbps for $79.99/mo.* with no monthly data limit
• XFINITY Gigabit Pro – Up to 2,000 Mbps for $299.99/mo.* with 1 TB/mo.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 10/16/20.

**Rates require paperless billing and excludes taxes. Additional fees apply. Speed may not be available in your area. Maximum download/upload speed of up to 940 Mbps via a wired connection.

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Internet deals FAQs

Take some of the mystery out of shopping for internet specials in your area. You’ll find answers to some of the common questions many people have when looking for an internet provider below. Give us a call to learn more about internet deals from providers near you.

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