Need Affordable Internet At Home Due To COVID-19? Do This

Whether you now need reliable Internet at home for work or study purposes, here’s how to get it without paying an arm and a leg.

What did you primarily use the Internet for before the pandemic started? If you’re like many, it was probably used mainly for entertainment and basic information. For instance, your family may have used the Internet to stream content via Netflix, YouTube, and the like. You may have used it to buy things online. Or perhaps you used the home Internet to connect with friends and family via social media.

All of those uses could be seen as luxuries. But now, due to COVID-19, you may need to use the Internet for two necessities:

1. To work from home if your office was closed due to the coronavirus.
2. To let your kids attend virtual classes if their schools were shuttered due to COVID-19.

Work and school can’t be put on the back burner, so you now need to make room for an Internet bill in your monthly budget. But what if you hardly have any space? Don’t fret, as the following options are very affordable. Pick one today, and you could get the cheap Internet you need soon:

Comcast

What’s one thing that keeps many from getting home Internet service? The fear of a credit check or having to commit to a long-term contract. With Comcast Internet Essentials, no credit check or contract is required, so you can get connected without the commitment.

As for the cost, Internet Essentials will only set you back $9.95 monthly plus tax, which is very doable even on a limited income.

While the thought of no credit check, contract, and under $10 Internet is probably enticing, here’s an added perk that could make you look Comcast’s way: They’re offering two complimentary months of service due to the coronavirus.

AT&T

The coronavirus shutdowns caused many of us to spend a lot more time at home. What do you do when stuck inside? You use the Internet a lot, which could cause concerns when it comes to overage fees.

Access from AT&T has currently waived data overage fees since they know usage is higher during the pandemic. Not only is that worry erased, but you can also get cheap Internet from Access for $10 per month with dependable speeds of 25Mbps.

Qualifying for Access’ low-cost Internet is as easy as your child being eligible for the National School Lunch Program. If they get those free or reduced lunches, you could be good to go.

Mediacom

Here’s another low-income Internet program that uses the National School Lunch Program to determine eligibility. If you qualify for Mediacom Connect 2 Compete, you can get Internet for $9.95 per month plus tax with no:

• Deposit
• Contract
• Equipment rental fees
• Installation costs

Verizon

This option is ideal if you’re seeking affordable Internet that’s very fast. You can get 200Mbps speeds for $19.99 monthly plus taxes and fees from the Verizon Lifeline Discount Program. Such speeds should suffice for everything you can think of.

Your Current Internet Company

Have you called your current Internet provider yet? If you have one and you haven’t made that call, do so. A quick explanation of your situation could lead them to offer you a discount or make a manageable payment plan.