The Best Internet Deals 2021

Swapping your current internet plan for a new one might be one way to snag those lower promotional prices. Or you can check out a whole new internet service provider (ISP).

Whatever the case, we recommend looking around for internet deals on installation or freebies, like equipment rental or Visa rewards cards. And this month, these ISPs are delivering some goodies that might put your monthly bill in a better spot.

Best high-speed internet deals for March 2021

• Cox: Grab free installation and a free TV receiver on select TV and internet bundles, plus get HBO Max™, Cinemax, STARZ®, and SHOWTIME too.* (View details)
• HughesNet: Get free standard installation and a $100 prepaid card when you sign up for HughesNet satellite internet.** (View details)
• Optimum: Get Optimum 300 internet for $35/month plus a $200 Visa rewards card.^§ (View details)
• Suddenlink: Save $5/month on 200 Mbps internet + get free installation and a $200 Visa rewards card.^§§ (View details)
• WOW! Internet: Get a free Whole-Home Wi-Fi kit and free modem rental for six months with the 1 Gig plan.^‡ (View details)
• Xfinity: Get 25 Mbps internet for $19.99/month if you live in the Western US. Or get Xfinity Mobile + 25 Mbps internet for $35/month. And students can get up to $100 in Visa rewards with a six-month Amazon Music sub.^‡‡ (View details)

^{Data effective 3/4/2021. Offers and availability vary by location and are subject to change.
*For 24 months
**Free standard installation applies to new Lease subscribers only. Not valid with Purchase option. Limited-time offer. Prepaid card is courtesy of satelliteinternetnow.com and fulfilled by Elite Fulfillment Group. You will be sent an offer email for steps to follow for redemption. You will have 60 days from your activation date to redeem your gift card.
§OFFER for new Optimum residential customers. As of the 13th mo. service will be billed at regular rate and is subject to change. Advertised price reflects $5 discount for enrolling in Auto Pay & Paperless Billing, must maintain both to keep discount. Former Optimum accts. prev. not in good standing or have disconnected srvc within past 30 days or for seasonal move not eligible. Offer is not transferrable, may not be combined w/other offers, is limited to advertised level of srvc., and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply. Visa® Reward Card: Offer is not available to individuals who have previously participated in an Optimum Visa Reward Card promotion within the past 12 months. Visa Reward Card will be mailed to customers who maintain promotion and remain in good standing with no past due or returned payments throughout first 90 days after account activation.
§§OFFER for new Suddenlink residential customers. As of the 13th mo. service will be billed at regular rate and is subject to change. Advertised price reflects $5 discount for enrolling in Auto Pay & Paperless Billing, must maintain both to keep discount. Former Suddenlink accts. prev. not in good standing or have disconnected srvc within past 30 days or for seasonal move not eligible. Offer is not transferrable, may not be combined w/other offers, is limited to advertised level of srvc., and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply. Visa® Reward Card: Offer is not available to individuals who have previously participated in a Suddenlink Visa® Reward Card promotion within the past 12 months. Visa Reward Card will be mailed to customers who maintain promotion and remain in good standing with no past due or returned payments throughout first 90 days after account activation.
‡‡Performance Starter+ offer ends 03/31/21. Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. New residential customers only. Limited to Performance Starter+. Offer requires enrollment in both automatic payments and paperless billing. See offer details. Student offers end 06/30/21. Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. New residential customers only. Student-exclusive offers require verifying student status and ordering the Xfinity services required for the offer at xfinity.com/student or by calling 1-800-XFINITY. Not available to students living in on-campus housing.}

Best cheap internet plans

If your local internet provider isn’t offering deals right now, no worries. Check our guide on how to get the best price on internet, and take a look at our picks for some of the top internet plans offering the most value and lowest prices.

Cox internet deals

Who doesn’t love freebies? We sure have a place in our hearts for them, and Cox’s free installation and free TV receiver combo is flipping us head over heels. And those HBO MAX, Cinemax, STARZ, and SHOWTIME premium channels are like icing on the freebie cake.

These freebies are all yours when you order a qualifying TV and internet bundle from Cox.

We’re crushing on the Silver Duo. It’s got a good mix of internet speed and channels, including those premium channels like HBO MAX.

Is Cox internet good?

Cox offers low-speed internet plans for some of the lowest prices we’ve seen. So if you just need 10 to 150 Mbps to stream episodes of The Bachelor, you’re covered.

And in past reviews, Cox has delivered the download speeds it promises. So if Cox is available near you, we say give it a try.

Find out more in our Cox internet review.

Our recommended Cox internet bundle

HughesNet satellite internet deals

HughesNet wants to save you $99 on installation and give you $100 to boot. That means the price might be just right for you to pack up the family and start the new year fresh with a Zoom-free zone in the wilderness.

We’ll be frank, though: we recommend HughesNet only if you don’t need a lot of internet speed and data. Otherwise, its cost becomes too steep and your other satellite internet option, Viasat, is a better deal. And if you can get DSL, cable, or fiber internet, you’re much better off with those instead of satellite internet.

If you’re not sure what internet providers are available in your neck of the woods, check out our guide to rural internet options for more alternatives.

Is HughesNet satellite internet good?

When it comes to rural internet, you don’t have a lot of options. HughesNet is one good option—but only if you don’t need fast download speeds or a lot of data.

That means HughesNet likely won’t be up to par if you have a large family or deal with large files while working from home. Still, its satellite internet service is better than your old-school dial-up connection.

See who we recommend HughesNet for in our full review.

Our recommended HughesNet satellite internet plan

Optimum internet deals

Optimum’s discounted the price of its 300 Mbps internet plan to $35 a month. That’s an amazing price for speeds that should support a family through more working and learning from home. Plus, Optimum is chipping in a $200 Visa rewards card on top of that. We wish all internet providers treated us this well.

Is Optimum internet good?

Optimum offers some pretty fast internet speeds to its customers in the Northeast. We think its prices are a little hit or miss—some are competitive and others, well, aren’t. Of course, some of those high-priced plans come with a Price for Life guarantee, so you won’t see your bill go up in the future if you remain in good standing.

Even so, Optimum is known for delivering the speeds it promises, and it gets pretty good marks for customer service.

Read more about Optimum’s Price for Life guarantee and other perks in our Optimum internet review.

Our recommended Optimum internet plan

Suddenlink internet deals

Suddenlink’s latest deal saves you $5 a month on its 200 Mbps internet plan for a total of $30 a month. That’s not a bad deal, and it gets even better with a $200 Visa rewards card.

Is Suddenlink internet good?

We’re fond of Suddenlink’s goal of bringing high-speed internet service to small towns across the US. And my, are those some fast download speeds.

Of course, there are still some hiccups like a price hike after the introductory period on all but its fastest plan.

Dig into the details of Suddenlink’s prices, performance, and more in our full Suddenlink internet review.

Our recommended Suddenlink internet plan

WOW! internet deals

WOW! Internet wants to give you a free Whole-Home Wi-Fi kit. Mesh Wi-Fi systems like this are a lifesaver for large homes or homes with lots of spots where your normal Wi-Fi just won’t reach.

On top of that, you’ll get your modem rental at no charge for six months. Usually, the WOW! modem costs $14 a month, so that’s extra savings of $84.

Is WOW! internet good?

We’re big fans of WOW!’s approach to internet: unlimited data and low prices. It also offers plans with no two-year contract—but they’ll cost you about $25 more per month.

WOW! also seems keen on offering bonuses, like a chance to rent an Eero mesh Wi-Fi system. That’s pretty awesome if you’ve wanted to try a mesh Wi-Fi system but don’t have the money to put toward it. (They typically cost around $200 or so.)

Get to know WOW! Internet better with our in-depth review.

Our recommended WOW! internet plan

Xfinity internet deals

If you don’t need a lot of internet speed to keep tabs on Facebook and email, Xfinity’s Performance Starter Plus plan with 25 Mbps speeds might be the right deal for you. Xfinity’s offering it for $19.99 a month for residents of the Western US.

And for those of us living in the Central US as well as the West, well. We get a pretty good deal by pairing Xfinity Mobile and the Performance Starter Plus plan for $35 a month.

Is Xfinity internet good?

If you use the internet, you’ve probably heard of Comcast Xfinity.

It’s the most available internet provider out there, serving almost all of the US. And while this cable internet giant gets a bad rap for some not-so-great customer service sometimes, we’ve found it dishes out reliably fast download speeds and competitive prices.

That’s why we named Xfinity our Best Value pick.

You can find out more about the good and bad in our Xfinity internet review.

Our recommended Xfinity internet plan

Recap: What are the best internet deals this month?

This month sees some good deals on internet service from Cox, HughesNet, Optimum, Suddenlink, WOW! Internet, and Xfinity.

It never hurts to wait for a good deal when swapping internet plans or providers. So if your local internet provider isn’t on this month’s list of broadband deals, check back next month.

But if you’re searching for more ways to cut internet costs, we’ve got eight easy ways to lower your bill.

6 best internet deals for March 2021

• Cox: Grab free installation and a free TV receiver on select TV and internet bundles, plus get HBO Max™, Cinemax, STARZ®, and SHOWTIME too.*
• HughesNet: Get free standard installation and a $100 prepaid card when you sign up for HughesNet satellite internet.**
• Optimum: Get Optimum 300 internet for $35/month plus a $200 Visa rewards card.^§
• Suddenlink: Save $5/month on 200 Mbps internet + get free installation and a $200 Visa rewards card.^§§
• WOW! Internet: Get a free Whole-Home Wi-Fi kit and free modem rental for six months with the 1 Gig plan.^‡
• Xfinity: Get 25 Mbps internet for $19.99/month if you live in the Western US. Or get Xfinity Mobile + 25 Mbps internet for $35/month. And students can get up to $100 in Visa rewards with a six-month Amazon Music sub.^‡‡

^{Data effective 3/4/2021. Offers and availability vary by location and are subject to change.
*For 24 months
**Free standard installation applies to new Lease subscribers only. Not valid with Purchase option. Limited-time offer. Prepaid card is courtesy of satelliteinternetnow.com and fulfilled by Elite Fulfillment Group. You will be sent an offer email for steps to follow for redemption. You will have 60 days from your activation date to redeem your gift card.
§OFFER for new Optimum residential customers. As of the 13th mo. service will be billed at regular rate and is subject to change. Advertised price reflects $5 discount for enrolling in Auto Pay & Paperless Billing, must maintain both to keep discount. Former Optimum accts. prev. not in good standing or have disconnected srvc within past 30 days or for seasonal move not eligible. Offer is not transferrable, may not be combined w/other offers, is limited to advertised level of srvc., and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply. Visa® Reward Card: Offer is not available to individuals who have previously participated in an Optimum Visa Reward Card promotion within the past 12 months. Visa Reward Card will be mailed to customers who maintain promotion and remain in good standing with no past due or returned payments throughout first 90 days after account activation.
§§OFFER for new Suddenlink residential customers. As of the 13th mo. service will be billed at regular rate and is subject to change. Advertised price reflects $5 discount for enrolling in Auto Pay & Paperless Billing, must maintain both to keep discount. Former Suddenlink accts. prev. not in good standing or have disconnected srvc within past 30 days or for seasonal move not eligible. Offer is not transferrable, may not be combined w/other offers, is limited to advertised level of srvc., and is not available in all areas. Other terms, restrictions & conditions apply. Visa® Reward Card: Offer is not available to individuals who have previously participated in a Suddenlink Visa® Reward Card promotion within the past 12 months. Visa Reward Card will be mailed to customers who maintain promotion and remain in good standing with no past due or returned payments throughout first 90 days after account activation.
‡‡Performance Starter+ offer ends 03/31/21. Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. New residential customers only. Limited to Performance Starter+. Offer requires enrollment in both automatic payments and paperless billing. See offer details. Student offers end 06/30/21. Restrictions apply. Not available in all areas. New residential customers only. Student-exclusive offers require verifying student status and ordering the Xfinity services required for the offer at xfinity.com/student or by calling 1-800-XFINITY. Not available to students living in on-campus housing.}

How to find the best internet prices

If you’ve got money on your mind and your mind on your money, here are a few tips to help you find the best internet prices in your area.

1. Compare prices in your area

Did you brush up on your game show skills? Because it’s about to feel a little like The Price is Right in here.

Sure, comparison shopping for internet can feel like a major shot in the dark, just like guessing how much that set of deluxe pots and pans plus gas range sells for. But we’ve got a few tricks you can tuck up your sleeve to make things easier, like our list of the top five cheapest internet providers overall.

And if you tell us your ZIP code, we can sift through our internet plan data to find out which ISPs offer plans in your area. That narrows things down a bit, eh?

2. But don’t just rely on price

If you’re a heavy internet user and love to stream Disney+ in 4K or hop online for a PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds match, you don’t want to just grab the cheapest plan out there.

Take a look at our download speed guide to find out how much speed you need to keep yourself connected. Then check out the five fastest ISPs and see if any of your local providers made the list. Chances are if they’re mentioned, they’ll deliver blazing fast download speeds directly to your modem.

3. Don’t be afraid to ask

If you can’t order online or don’t see one of these offers show up when you’re checking out, we still think it’s worth calling and asking the internet provider to cut you a deal.

Just make sure you’ve got all the info about the promotion you want applied. And hey, a little kindness never hurts either.