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Simply Unlimited DSL: The CTL Fee is the Facility Relocation Cost Recovery Fee. This is neither a tax nor required by law but set by CenturyLink and may change. For information about taxes and fees, visit centurylink.com/feesandtaxes.  

Customer speed experiences will vary, particularly when accessing the Internet wirelessly from various devices.  Download speeds are via a wired connection.  Internet speeds are not guaranteed due to conditions outside of network control, including customer location, devices, equipment, and access through a wired or wireless connection; see centurylink.com/internetpolicy for more information.

Service is not available everywhere. Offer is available to qualifying customers only. Limited time offer.  Monthly service rate, leased equipment rates, installation and constructions fees, taxes, and fees are subject to change and, if any changes are made to existing CenturyLink accounts in any manner, all prior discounts will be void. Equipment: Customers may provide their own compatible equipment, lease from CenturyLink (up to $17/mo.), or one-time purchase (up to $200 + tax). Installation: A one-time installation fee may apply depending on network technology at customer location: Standard installation fee up to $25 (technician completes work outside of location and customer installs equipment /connects devices inside) or technician installation fee up to $149 (technician completes work outside of location and installs equipment /connects devices inside). Construction: For new Internet installations, construction charges apply (“Construction Charges”). Customers will pay $500 unless the total cost equals or exceeds $1,000, and in that case, Customer will be responsible to pay the entire amount of Construction Charges, which usually does not exceed $2,000. Customers must approve Construction Charges before work begins; either party may cancel with no further obligations. Billing: Month to month (referred to as “no contract”) service means no term commitment and may be cancelled at any time without an early termination fee but customer must accept Internet Subscriber Agreement prior to using service (see centurylink.com/eula). To receive advertised rate, customer must enroll in paperless billing and agree to not receive a paper invoice from CenturyLink. If paperless billing is cancelled or not activated in a timely manner, the then-current standard monthly rate will apply. Customer may access their monthly invoice in My CenturyLink online account. Customers who elect to receive a paper bill will be charged $2 for each applicable monthly bill. Postpay: A credit check or deposit may apply. Prepay: Service will begin on the date your order is completed and full payment is processed through your choice of bank account (via ACH payment), debit card, credit card, or other prepay service available with your subscription.  Each month following, a recurring e-commerce transaction for your service will be processed as service automatically renews monthly until cancelled by customer.  See centurylink.com/feesandtaxes for applicable taxes and fees. Additional restrictions apply.

500 Mbps Fiber: The CTL Fee is the Facility Relocation Cost Recovery Fee. This is neither a tax nor required by law but set by CenturyLink and may change. For information about taxes and fees, visit centurylink.com/feesandtaxes. 

Although our fiber service usually means 100% fiber-optic network to your location, in limited circumstances CenturyLink may need to deploy alternative technologies coupled with a non-fiber connection from a certain point (usually the curb) to your location in order to provide the advertised download speeds.

Customer speed experiences will vary, particularly when accessing the Internet wirelessly from various devices. Download/upload speeds are via a wired connection. Internet speeds are not guaranteed due to conditions outside of network control, including customer location, devices, equipment, and access through a wired or wireless connection; see centurylink.com/internetpolicy for more information.

Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Offer available to qualifying customers only. Limited time offers. Monthly service rate, leased equipment rates, installation and construction fees, taxes and fees are subject to change and, if any changes are made to existing CenturyLink accounts in any manner, all prior discounts will be void. WiFi Equipment: CenturyLink-provided leased WiFi equipment is included in the service and must be returned upon termination of service. Installation: Offer includes technician installation at customer’s eligible location. Construction: For certain, new Internet installations, construction charges may apply (“Construction Charges”). CenturyLink will absorb the first $1,500 of the Construction Charges; customer will be responsible for Construction Charges to the extent they exceed $1,500, usually no more than an additional $2,000. Customers must approve Construction Charges before work begins; either party may cancel with no further obligations. Billing: Month to month (referred to as “no contract”) service means no term commitment and may be cancelled at any time without an early termination fee but customer must accept Internet Subscriber Agreement prior to using service (see centurylink.com/eula). To receive advertised rate, customer must enroll in paperless billing and agree to not receive a paper invoice from CenturyLink. If paperless billing is cancelled or not activated in a timely manner, the then-current standard monthly rate will apply. Customer may access their monthly invoice in My CenturyLink online account. Customers who elect to receive a paper bill will be charged $2 for each applicable monthly bill. Postpay: A credit check or deposit may apply. Prepay: Service will begin on the date your order is completed and full payment is processed through your choice of bank account (via ACH payment), debit card, credit card, or other prepay service available with your subscription.  Each month following, a recurring e-commerce transaction for your service will be processed as service automatically renews monthly until cancelled by customer. See centurylink.com/feesandtaxes for applicable taxes and fees. Additional restrictions apply.

Gigabit Fiber: The CTL Fee is the Facility Relocation Cost Recovery Fee. This is neither a tax nor required by law but set by CenturyLink and may change. For information about taxes and fees, visit centurylink.com/feesandtaxes. 

Although our fiber service usually means 100% fiber-optic network to your location, in limited circumstances CenturyLink may need to deploy alternative technologies coupled with a non-fiber connection from a certain point (usually the curb) to your location in order to provide the advertised download speeds.

Customer speed experiences will vary, particularly when accessing the Internet wirelessly from various devices. Download/upload speeds are via a wired connection. Internet speeds are not guaranteed due to conditions outside of network control, including customer location, devices, equipment, and access through a wired or wireless connection; see centurylink.com/internetpolicy for more information.

Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Offer available to qualifying customers only. Limited time offer. Monthly service rates, leased equipment rates, installation and construction fees, taxes and fees are subject to change and, if any changes are made to existing CenturyLink accounts in any manner, all prior discounts will be void. WiFi Equipment: CenturyLink-provided leased WiFi equipment is included in the service and must be returned upon termination of service. Installation: Offer includes technician installation at customer’s eligible location. Construction: For certain, new Internet installations, construction charges may apply (“Construction Charges”). CenturyLink will absorb the first $1,500 of the Construction Charges; customer will be responsible for Construction Charges to the extent they exceed $1,500, usually no more than an additional $2,000. Customers must approve Construction Charges before work begins; either party may cancel with no further obligations. Billing: Month to month (referred to as “no contract”) service means no term commitment and may be cancelled at any time without an early termination fee but customer must accept Internet Subscriber Agreement prior to using service (see centurylink.com/eula). To receive advertised rate, customer must enroll in paperless billing and agree to not receive a paper invoice from CenturyLink. If paperless billing is cancelled or not activated in a timely manner, the then-current standard monthly rate will apply. Customer may access their monthly invoice in My CenturyLink online account. Customers who elect to receive a paper bill will be charged $2 for each applicable monthly bill. Postpay: A credit check or deposit may apply.  Prepay: Service will begin on the date your order is completed and full payment is processed through your choice of bank account (via ACH payment), debit card, credit card, or other prepay service available with your subscription.  Each month following, a recurring e-commerce transaction for your service will be processed as service automatically renews monthly until cancelled by customer.  See centurylink.com/feesandtaxes for applicable taxes and fees.  See centurylink.com/feesandtaxes for applicable taxes and fees. Additional restrictions apply.