Best Cable TV and Internet Bundles 2021

We picked top cable TV and internet providers with the best bundles based on speeds, data caps, and channel counts.

Having no-contract options, or options with equipment included, and no extra fees made some brands stand out more. What can we say? We want freedom and savings when it comes to our bundles.

So which providers stood out for their bundle options? Let’s dig in and find out.

Xfinity: Best for most people

Xfinity offers TV and and internet service across the US. And Xfinity bundles work for most people’s needs, whether you’re working from home or a large family of gamers and streamers. For a decent price, you get fast speeds and the channels you want to watch. But that 1.2 TB data cap might be a downside.

Best Xfinity bundle

Our pick? The Saver Pro Plus Double Play bundle.

It comes with 200 Mbps download speeds, which are fast enough to handle business on a Zoom call while your teenager plays Xbox and your other youngster streams Paw Patrol. And for under $100 a month, you get 140+ channels, including A&E, CNN, Cartoon Network, ESPN, Hallmark Channel, and Telemundo.

Here’s a quick look at some Xfinity TV and internet bundle prices, channels, and internet speeds. And if you want more info, you can dive into our Xfinity internet and Xfinity TV reviews.

Cox: Widest range of download speeds

We’re big fans of Cox internet because it continues to offer slower download speeds for anyone who’s not ready to fully embrace the internet. (Hey, we know you’re out there!)

And for those of us who spend a little too much time online, Cox also offers zippy download speeds with its bundles—up to 1,000 Mbps.

Cox is also known to cut a great deal when it comes to its bundles. Its Contour TV bundles hook you up with basic cable, while its higher-end Gold bundles include premium channels like HBO Max, Cinemax, STARZ, SHOWTIME, and EPIX.

Best Cox bundle

We think the Gold Duo bundle is a winner thanks to its fast download speeds and 250+ channels that include those premium channels that usually cost you extra.

Did you say 500 Mbps download speeds plus A&E, ESPN, Hallmark Channel, SEC Network, HBO Max, Cinemax, STARZ, SHOWTIME, and EPIX? Sign us up. That’s perfect for a large family with lots of connected devices like a PlayStation 5, smart TVs, tablets, and even a home security system.

Get a full view of all of Cox’s TV and internet bundles, or dig into the details in our Cox internet and Cox TV reviews.

Suddenlink: Best no-contract option

Don’t want to be tied down by a contract? Welcome to Suddenlink’s no-contract options, which free you from having to pay money to cancel your TV and internet.

Other providers often charge you upwards of $240 to get out of your contract, which is a quick way to kiss goodbye to those sick Donovan Mitchell sneakers you’ve had your eye on.

Best Suddenlink bundle

We think this is one situation where you can go for the cheapest bundle and not lose out. Suddenlink’s Value TV + Internet 100 bundle comes with enough speed for a small- to medium-sized family to stay connected while everyone streams to their hearts’ content.

And Suddenlink doesn’t shirk on channels. You get 200+ channels with this basic TV bundle, including favorites like CNN, Disney Channel, ESPN, Hallmark Channel, TNT, and USA Network. Not bad at all.

Take a look at all the Suddenlink TV and internet bundles you can choose from, or get the scoop on how well Suddenlink stacks up in our internet and TV reviews.

Spectrum: Best for premium channels

Between its lack of contracts, unlimited data, and fast speeds, Spectrum offers up major perks for big families. Now if only the price would go down . . .

Some providers charge a $10 per month HD fee, but Spectrum includes it in the price. Makes sense to us that paying for TV pays your HD shows too.

Spectrum’s Silver and Gold bundles also include premium channels like HBO and SHOWTIME—and other providers charge $15 a month or more for each of those channels. (And the Gold bundles include NFL Network, a big win for any sports fan.)

Without a contract, if you and the fam (or your roomies) need to up and move, you won’t have to pay early termination fees.

Best Spectrum bundle

We’ve gotta go with Spectrum’s Gold Double Play bundle. It’s perfect for any sports-loving family or household that wants to huddle up and watch TV together.

Those sports channels include: ESPN, NBA TV, ESPNU, Golf Channel, NFL Network, MLB Network, NHL Network, PAC 12, Fox Sports 1 and 2, MLB Strike Zone, and SEC Network. On top of that, anyone who needs an impromptu half-time show can enjoy STARZ, SHOWTIME, USA Network, TBS, or Cartoon Network.

Sneak a peek at all your Spectrum bundle options, or get the scoop on Spectrum internet and Spectrum TV in our full-length reviews.

RCN: Best cheap bundles in the Northeast

RCN is available in Boston, Chicago, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, areas of New York, and Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Despite its limited availability, its cheap prices for fast speeds and decent channel counts earned it a spot on our list.

RCN gets you gig speeds for less than most providers, plus access to over 280 channels on its higher-level bundles—which means plenty of channels to surf.

But again, RCN’s limited availability may mean you won’t find it in your neighborhood. That said, we still stand by Xfinity, Cox, Suddenlink, and Spectrum as solid choices for bundling your cable TV and internet.

Best RCN bundle

RCN’s low prices make it easy to go big (and not go home). We say grab its Signature TV + 1 Gbps Internet bundle for max speeds and an avalanche of channels.

Those download speeds will support even a large family where everyone seems glued to a screen. And RCN’s gig speeds will keep your doors open if you’re running your home business.

As for channels, you get a whopping 295+ set of visual glory. Your channel lineup on the Signature TV package includes HGTV, Cartoon Network, TLC, Disney Channel, Hallmark Channel, ESPN, Big Ten Network, and the Golf Channel.

Scope out all of RCN’s TV and internet bundles, or get our take on the good and bad in our RCN internet and RCN TV reviews.

Recap: What are the best cable TV and internet bundle providers?

When it comes to saving money on your cable TV and internet bill, Xfinity, Cox, Suddenlink, Spectrum, and RCN all offer channel counts, download speeds, and extra perks that can’t be beat.

• Xfinity bundles: Best for most
• Cox bundles: Best range of download speeds
• Suddenlink bundles: Best for no contracts
• Spectrum bundles: Best for included premium channels
• RCN bundles: Best prices in the Northeast

Best cable TV and internet bundles

And here are the bundles from each provider that we think earn a gold star:

• Xfinity Saver Pro Plus Double Play: $79.99 a month,* 200 Mbps download speeds, 140+ channels
• Cox Gold Duo: $149.99 a month,** 500 Mbps download speeds, 250+ channels
• Suddenlink Value TV + Internet 100: $54.99 a month,^† 100 Mbps download speeds, 200+ channels
• Spectrum Gold Double Play: $134.98 a month,^†† 200 Mbps download speeds, 200+ channels
• RCN Signature TV + 1 Gbps Internet: $109.99 a month,^‡ 1,000 Mbps download speeds, 295+ channels