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3 Ways To Pay Less For Internet

Good Nesting
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The Internet is more of a necessity than a luxury these days. Learn how you can reduce your bill, so you stop paying as if it was a “luxurious” item.

Think of how you use the Internet every single day.

You may use it to stay connected to friends and family via social media. Your kids may use it to complete homework and research school projects. You may use it to pay bills. Or everyone in the household may use the Internet for entertainment.

Regardless of what you use it for, the Internet is a must for most families that’s just beneath electricity and water when it comes to household needs.

Here are ways to minimize your monthly Internet bill so you can stay connected while staying within your budget.

1. Call your current internet service provider (ISP).

Believe it or not, you can negotiate with your ISP to lower your bill. Give them a call, tell them you’re tired of paying too much, and see what they say.

If they refuse to lower your bill, say you’ll shop around with their competitors. You could also say you’d like to cancel to see if they change their tone.

ISPs hate to lose customers, and some will offer lower prices to retain them. By making a simple five-minute phone call, you could cut your monthly Internet bill significantly while still keeping the same level of service.

How much savings can you expect by calling and threatening to shop around or cancel? That depends on the provider. Some people, however, claim they were able to cut their bill in half just by making the call.

2. Shop around.

You may want to make this move before you even call the ISP. Doing so can let you know the types of plans that are available, plus what they cost.

With such information, you can provide actual comparisons to your ISP and ask them to beat those prices. If they don’t and you see a better deal, you can take it and switch providers to pay less.

If you don’t feel like calling a bunch of ISPs, go to their websites. Most will tell you which plans they offer, as well as any deals for new customers.

3. Get Internet service for low-income households.

If you are barely making ends meet and are close to losing Internet access because you can’t afford it, here are some affordable programs that may be able to help:

  • Comcast Internet Essentials – This program offers reliable Internet speeds at 15Mbps for just $9.95 per month.
  • AT&T Access – If at least one of your family members is enrolled in the SNAP program, you could qualify for this Internet service that offers 10Mbps speeds for just 10 bucks a month.
  • Lifeline – If you receive government aid and earn less than 135 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, you could receive discounts applied towards your Internet bill through this program.
  • EveryoneOn – This nonprofit organization offers low-cost Internet service to qualifying households for as little as $9.95 per month.

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