4 min readInternet bills can get pricey, but households can still save through Spectrum Internet’s low-cost internet plan, Internet Advantage.
The plan is an affordable alternative to Spectrum’s regular internet plan lineup, available to low-income households that qualify for specific social-security programs. The plan costs just $30 monthly–40% less than a full-price Spectrum plan.
Want to get Internet Advantage and save money? We’ll walk you through the process of signing up.
Spectrum Internet Advantage is a discounted internet plan that Spectrum offers to qualifying low-income households. Spectrum originally launched low-income internet plans back in 2016 as an effort to expand broadband access and bridge the digital divide.
Internet Advantage includes the following:
Between December 2021 and June 2024, millions of Spectrum customers were able to get their internet at no cost by combining its low-income internet plan with the now defunct Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provided additional payment assistance. Although the ACP has come to an end, there are still plenty of ways for customers to get affordable internet.
To qualify for Spectrum Internet Advantage, a member of your household needs to participate in one of these programs:
Provider | Plan | Price | Speed | Details |
| Spectrum Internet® Advantage | $30/ mo. for 12 mos. for qualifying customers* | Up to 100 Mbps | View Plans |
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Spectrum Internet Advantage costs $30 monthly for the first year with 100Mbps download speeds. After a year, the Spectrum Internet Advantage plan increases to $50 per month. This level of speed can support multiple users at the same time and makes for a fairly seamless experience. Of course, since it uses a cable internet connection, upload speeds are slower. This means it’s going to be faster for things like streaming rather than posting content online.
You can combine the federal Lifeline discount with Spectrum Internet Advantage. Qualifying households get up to $20 off the cost of their internet or phone bill.
Yes, it’s worth signing up for Spectrum Mobile, since you get an unlimited cell phone line for free (for a year) with your internet plan. This would usually cost $360 a year.
To get the mobile plan, complete your internet order first and then add a mobile line afterwards.
If you don’t qualify for Spectrum Internet Advantage, never fear: Spectrum’s regular plans offer reasonable prices for fast speeds and a reliable connection. You don’t have to worry about an annual contract, you get unlimited data, and you can also get the Spectrum Mobile line for 12 months on a standard plan.
Spectrum Internet Premier costs $50 a month for 500Mbps, or you could get the faster Internet Gig plan for $70 monthly for 1,000Mbps.
Provider | Plan | Price | Speed | Details |
| Internet Premier | $50/mo. 1 yr price guarantee† | Up to 500 Mbps | View Plans |
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| Internet GIG | $70/mo. for 12 mos.‡ | Up to 1000 Mbps | View Plans |
Compared to our data on the average price of internet, a $50 monthly rate is about what you can expect a cable internet service to cost. If $50 seems too high, it’s worth looking for a cheaper option in your area. Use our zip code search bar below to get a range of prices and plans available.
To apply for the Spectrum Internet Advantage, first gather all the documents you have that prove your enrollment in one of the qualifying government assistance programs listed above.
Make sure your documents are either in a JPEG or PDF file and less than 20 MB in size. After you have all your documents sorted, fill in the application form on Spectrum’s website and upload your documents.
Even if you can’t get a low-income plan from Spectrum, there are ways to still get a great deal on high-speed internet for an affordable price.
One of the most straightforward ways customers can reduce their bill is to switch to the cheapest Spectrum Internet plan. Spectrum offers its Internet Premier plan for $50 a month for 500Mbps (and it’s sometimes as low as $40 in select areas).
You can also cut out extra fees in your plan by using your own router instead of paying the $10 monthly fee for Wi-Fi—or canceling any Spectrum TV services you don’t use. That being said, Spectrum does offer the Max streaming service for just $5 monthly for a year, so if you might want to add that to your bill and cancel your existing account for extra savings. You can find more details about extra charges in this review of Spectrum Internet's hidden costs.
Spectrum also offers several promotional deals throughout the year on its regular plans to draw in new customers, so make sure you keep an eye out. If you time it right, you could score a huge discount, or at least have useful information in your back pocket to use in a negotiation. If all else fails, you can even cancel your account and sign up again after 30 days to score a new customer deal.
At the end of the day, you might need to pick a different provider that offers more affordable rates than Spectrum. The catch with internet providers is that they only service specific areas, so you need to check your zip code to see if you can even sign up. Fill out your zip code in the search bar below to easily get a list of all the most affordable options in your area.
Yes, you can call Spectrum customer service and ask to lower your internet bill. If you have experienced a price increase, you can call and see if you can extend your promotional rates or get a discount. You can also switch to a cheaper plan if there is one available.
Yes, Spectrum offers some support for those with disabilities. You can call Spectrum’s Disability Support Team at +1-844-762-1301. Spectrum is also piloting an American Sign Language program in its stores around Rochester, New York, and it also offers closed captioning or voice services for its TV services.
Existing customers often can’t get special deals from Spectrum. One way to work around this is to cancel your plan, use your mobile hotspot for a month, and then sign up for Spectrum Internet again. If you cancel and sign up after 30 days, you are eligible for new Spectrum customer deals.
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