5 Ways To Get Cheap Home Internet For School And Work

Before COVID-19 came along, you may have used the Internet for entertainment. It was your go-to for things like Netflix, browsing social media, the occasional YouTube video, and perhaps some online shopping.

Once COVID-19 came into the picture, though, the Internet probably turned from a luxury to a necessity, especially if you work in an office or have kids. No longer were you asked to come into the office, as your new place of work would be your home. And your kids weren’t required to come to school either, as they would need to take virtual classes instead.

As you can imagine, these shifts and the increase in the need for home Internet service caused some people’s budgets to burst, as Internet isn’t always cheap. And with other burdens being placed on us during the pandemic, fitting that extra bill into our budget isn’t always easy.

What’s your best option for getting the Internet you need without breaking the bank? That’s up to you, as we’ll show you five different options you can choose from:

1. Stick with your current Internet company.

You may have had no problems paying your Internet bill before, but the pandemic changed all of that. Now, you may want to keep your current Internet service while paying less each month to make that bill more manageable.

To do so, give your Internet provider a call. Tell them you need Internet at home for work or school purposes. Let them also know that you’re feeling financially pinched and could use some help, otherwise, you may need to cancel.

Since many companies know that their customers are hurting right now, they’ve come up with ways to minimize bills. This could be through a new payment plan or some discount.

2. Tell Mediacom your child qualifies for the National School Lunch Program.

Does your child get free or reduced lunches from school under the NSLP? If so, that alone could help you qualify for Mediacom Connect 2 Compete.

What is it? Internet service that costs $9.95 per month plus tax. Best of all, it comes with no additional costs for installation or equipment, and you don’t need to leave a deposit or sign a contract.

3. Get two free months of Internet from Comcast.

The Internet Essentials program from Comcast offers service for $9.95 per month plus tax without a credit check or contract. As if that wasn’t affordable enough, Comcast is also offering two free months of the program due to COVID-19.

As with Mediacom’s service, you can qualify for Internet Essentials if your child participates in the NSLP.

4. Pay less than $10 per month with 25Mbps speeds from AT&T.

Access from AT&T combines cheap and fast Internet with this coronavirus-related perk: No data overage fees for home Internet due to the pandemic.

5. Get incredibly fast Internet from Verizon at a deep discount.

If you want fast Internet for purposes beyond virtual classes and working from home, the Verizon Lifeline Discount Program may be right up your alley.

It offers a $20 discount on fiber-optic Internet with 200Mbps speeds, which you’ll end up paying $19.99 monthly plus taxes and equipment fees for.