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How To Stop Paying So Much For Internet

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You need the Internet for everyday life. Here’s how you can stop paying so much for it.

Could you live without the Internet? The answer to that back in the day was probably a yes. Nowadays though? It’s a definite no, as you probably use the Internet for the following everyday purposes:

  • Shop online
  • Work from home
  • Research and homework for your kids’ schooling
  • Pay bills
  • Communicate with others
  • Entertainment

Looking at all of those uses, you could say that Internet is a necessity now, just like electricity and water. And even though it’s something we can’t live without, there’s a problem for many when it comes to Internet: It’s too expensive.

Here are ways to cut your Internet costs so you can get that essential service without paying an arm and a leg for it:

1. Use EveryoneOn to find affordable Internet and computers in your area.

You can kill two birds with one stone by using EveryoneOn to find not only affordable Internet, but also a desktop computer or laptop at a significant discount.

What is EveryoneOn? As its name suggests, it’s an organization that hopes to get everyone online, regardless of income level. EveryoneOn works with Internet service providers and computer refurbishers to find the best deals across the country, and you can use their website to achieve this goal. Here’s how:

  1. Click here to go to the EveryoneOn website.
  2. Enter your zip code under “Step 1” to get started.
  3. Click on “Find Internet and Computer Offers.”
  4. Under “Step 2,” click any situations that apply to your household. This is so the tool can filter programs you may qualify for.
  5. The more boxes you can check, the better, but be truthful, as you’ll need to provide proof if you actually sign up for low-cost Internet or a computer.
  6. After you check off the items that apply, scroll down to see the Internet and device offers you qualify for.
  7. Sign up for whatever program best fits your needs.

2. Try these low-cost Internet programs.

There are several Internet programs for low-income households. To qualify for most, you’ll either need to receive some form of government assistance (like food stamps or SSI) or prove that your income is below a certain level. You may also qualify if you have a child enrolled in a free or low-cost lunch program in school.

Here’s a sampling of some low-cost Internet programs you can explore more on your own. Depending on the program, you could get the Internet service you need for as little as $10 per month:

3. Contact your Internet service provider.

If you’re happy with your current Internet service but want to pay less for it, give your ISP a call.
Tell them you can no longer afford the service, and if they cannot offer a discount, you will have to close your account and find something cheaper.

This method should work at least once, as companies have retention policies to keep customers from going to competitors.

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