Best Internet Deals This Month: $19.99 Plans, $0 Down, and Free Installation

Internet prices dropped hard in late 2026 as fiber rollouts forced cable providers to compete on price. We tracked every major provider this month — here are the deals actually worth your time.

Cheapest Internet Plans Under $30/Month

• Xfinity Connect — $19.99/mo for 75 Mbps (first 12 months, $0 down)
• Spectrum Internet — $29.99/mo for 300 Mbps (price locked for 12 months)
• AT&T Internet Air — $35/mo for 5G home internet (no data cap, $0 install)
• T-Mobile Home Internet — $50/mo or $40/mo with eligible mobile plan
• Optimum 300 — $25/mo for 300 Mbps in eligible areas

Providers Currently Offering Free Installation

Installation fees normally run $50–$199. These providers waived them entirely this month:

• Xfinity — Free self-install kit (normally $39.99)
• Spectrum — Free standard installation through January
• Verizon Fios — $99 install fee waived for new customers
• AT&T Fiber — $99 install fee credited back as a Visa gift card

Bonuses and Gift Cards Worth Stacking

• Verizon Fios — Up to $200 Visa gift card with select plans
• AT&T Fiber — $150 reward card + free Wi-Fi extender
• Xfinity — $100 prepaid card when you bundle with Mobile
• Spectrum — $200 contract buyout if you are switching from another provider

How to Avoid the Hidden Fees Internet Companies Love

1. 1Always ask if the price includes the modem/router rental ($10–$15/mo hidden cost)
2. 2Confirm the promotional price duration — most jump $20–$40 after 12 months
3. 3Ask about the "Broadband Facility Fee" — some providers add $5–$10/mo for it
4. 4Bring your own modem if possible — saves $120–$180/year

Most households overpay for internet by $300–$600 per year simply by sticking with their original plan. A 5-minute eligibility check can match you to a faster plan at a lower price.