Cheap Internet ⚡

⚡ The Best Cheap Internet Service Providers ⚡

The best internet service provider is different for everyone. Monthly price is directly linked to speed — and the speed you need depends on a lot of factors, like your online activities and the number of people who will use your internet at any given time. Additionally, internet pricing and promotions change frequently. We’ve updated this content to reflect current pricing as of November 1, 2018 and will continue to update so you always know your best internet.

Coverage

Other than satellite internet providers like HughesNet that are able to transmit internet anywhere there’s a view of the sky, all ISPs serve limited coverage areas. But where they offer coverage, they hold monopoly. In fact, 85% of Americans have access to two or fewer internet service providers — which means your address is the main deciding factor in what provider and plan you get. We started our research with the 12 largest providers in the U.S. because they’re the ones you will most likely work with.

Price

Monthly pricing is important, and for a lot of us, the bottom line will sway our opinion more than any benefits. But intro prices don’t tell the whole story. We requested quotes from each provider on our list to compare current rates, installation and equipment rental fees, minimum contract terms, and discounts.

Speed

If any consideration holds a candle to price, it’s speed. Unfortunately, chasing the “best” of either one means abandoning the other. And while we are all for a great deal, choosing an internet plan based on price alone can lead to a connection too sluggish to serve your needs. Old-school dial-up internet is inexpensive or even free, but in the age of streaming, gaming, uploading, and smart-home gadgets, you will likely feel hamstrung without broadband (high-speed) service. Our top picks offer multiple plan options that provide 25 Mbps or more — the FCC’s threshold for broadband internet — so you’re sure to find the speed you need.