The Cheapest Spectrum Internet Plans

Spectrum is one of the biggest internet service providers (ISPs) in the country, with coverage in 42 states. It has amazing high-speed plans with no data caps and no contracts. The biggest is that its prices tend to be on the higher end of the … spectrum.

So, what is the cheapest Spectrum Wi-Fi plan? It’s called, simply enough, “Spectrum Internet” and it gives you internet with up to 200 Mbps speeds and costs $50 a month. We’ll talk about that plan, and others (including cheap TV and internet bundle plans), in detail below.

The most affordable Spectrum iWi-Fi plan is called Spectrum Internet. Here’s a glance at the details.

This Spectrum Wi-fi plan from Charter Spectrum gives you download speeds of up to 200 Mbps. While your upload speeds won’t be nearly that high (because Spectrum uses mostly cable internet technology), they should still be fast enough for gaming, Zooming into a meeting, and other normal activities.

These speeds are pretty darn good for an ISPs lowest-tier plan. And we are big fans of unlimited data (some other ISPs, like Xfinity, have a cap on how much data their customers can use). But, if we’re being honest, the price is still a bit higher than we’d like to see, especially after the promotional period ends.

The best way to understand how good (or not good) Spectrum’s prices are is to look at the competition. We’ve put some of the cheapest plans from other popular ISPs in this chart so that you can see for yourself.

As you can see, Spectrum is far from the cheapest ISP in the chart. It’s pricier than both Xfinity and Verizon, and about the same as CenturyLink and AT&T internet. That said, the options in your particular area probably look a little different than those in this chart.

So, we suggest using this zip code tool to compare all of the best internet plans that are available in your home.

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Spectrum only has two other internet plans besides the one we discussed above.

These plans offer up to 400 and 1,000 Mbps internet speeds, which is nothing to sneeze at. But the prices are, once again, a bit on the high side.

If you can afford the higher price tags, the Internet Ultra and Internet Gig plans are powerful. For example, with 1,000 Mbps internet you could easily run multiple high-demand online games, several HD streams, and a Zoom call at the same time, and still have some bandwidth to spare.

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Charter owns more than just Spectrum Internet. The company is also a big TV provider (it purchased Time Warner Cable back in 2016). That means you can easily bundle your TV and internet (and even phone service) together to save money and simplify your bills.

Here’s a look at some of the cheapest Spectrum TV and internet bundle deals.

Getting high-speed internet and cable with over 125 channels for less than $100 a month is a score. At least we think it is. You can learn more about this deal and others in our full review of Spectrum bundles.

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We’ve written about how to get cheap internet in another article, but we wanted to include a few tips about how to pick the right Spectrum Wi-Fi plan here. We think these are the three most important steps.

       1. Consider how much speed you need

It’s always better to have too much speed rather than not enough. But still, not everyone needs the fastest plan. Consider the daily internet needs of your household and get a plan that fits (more families will need somewhere between 100-500 Mbps).

       2. Compare prices

Some promotional prices can look deceptively low. Others can look wildly high. But the only way to really figure out the best deal is to directly compare prices using charts (like the ones in this article) and other comparison tools. Don’t forget to look for hidden fees and price hikes in the fine print!

       3. Keep your eye out for better deals in the future

Once you’ve chosen your Spectrum Wi-Fi plan and signed up, keep your eyes peeled for a better deal. Spectrum doesn’t require an annual contract, so if another provider with a better deal pops up in your area, you can always switch!

Thanks for sticking with us through this review of the cheapest Spectrum Internet plans. We hope it’s helped you find the perfect plan (and save a few bucks!).