Best Broadband Deals for the Holidays

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It's the fa-la-la-la-la season for gift-giving. You're circling for the latest iPhone deals. You're digging deep to find the best new TV for your family room. Or perhaps you want to treat yourself to some booze. No judgment. Whatever you want, there's likely a sale out there for you. 

But during this holiday season, don't miss out on a chance to score some excellent deals from internet service providers nationwide. ISPs likely won't be at the top of your wish list, but perhaps they should be. After all, how can you binge-watch days of holiday movies if your internet connection is spotty?

Do yourself and your household a favor and take a look at these internet deals. You may be able to ditch a data cap or hop up to a faster download speed. Maybe you simply want to change providers after years of dissatisfaction with your current ISP. Whatever the case, it's worth investigating what else may be out there.

Here's our list of current holiday broadband deals. 

Best holiday broadband deals

Astound Broadband

Or call to learn more: (855) 340-8706

Price range $20 - $80 per month Speed range 100 - 1,500Mbps Connection Cable Key Info Unlimited data, low promo prices, no contracts

Promotion date: Now through Tuesday, Dec. 17

Astound Broadband, a national cable internet provider, features a Cyber Season deal where new customers can receive a two-year price lock on their internet service.

Additionally, Astound offers a $100 gift card for speed tiers under 1 gig and a $300 gift card for speeds of 1 gig or higher. For new customers who order internet and mobile bundles, those amounts go up to $200 and $400.

For specifics on offers in your area, visit Astound's Cyber Season website.

Read our Astound Broadband review.

Or call to learn more: (855) 340-8706

AT&T Fiber

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Price range $55 - $250 per month Speed range 300 - 5,000Mbps Connection Fiber Key Info Unlimited data, no contracts, equipment included

Promotion date: Now through Wednesday, Jan. 8

New AT&T Fiber customers can get up to 50% off a Meta Quest 3S VR Headset.

For additional information on AT&T offers, go to att.com/deals/holiday-gift-guide.

Read our AT&T home internet review.

Or call to learn more: (877) 307-5475

T-Mobile Home Internet

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Price range $60 per month Speed range 72 - 245Mbps Connection Fixed wireless Key Info Unlimited data, equipment included, no contracts

Promotion date: Limited-time offer, now through an unspecified date

T-Mobile's holiday promo features a free Amazon Fire TV 40-inch 2-Series when new customers sign up for T-Mobile Home Internet online. Customers must activate the account between now and Jan. 15 and keep the service for at least 60 days.

Additionally, new customers will also qualify for a $150 virtual prepaid Mastercard.

Read our T-Mobile Home Internet review.

Or call to learn more: (877) 233-5368

Verizon

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Price range $50 - $120 per month Speed range 300 - 2,000Mbps Connection Fiber Key Info Unlimited data, no contracts, free equipment with gig service

Promotion date: Now through Thursday, Jan. 2

New Fios 1 Gig or Fios 2 Gig customers, along with new 5G Home Plus subscribers, can get a year of free Netflix and Max (both with ads). Alternatively, new customers of select Verizon home internet plans can instead choose an Xbox gaming bundle consisting of an Xbox wireless controller, Xbox stereo headset and a $50 Xbox gift card.

Additionally, all new customers will be eligible for a Verizon gift card for up to $100.

Read our Verizon Fios internet review.

Or call to learn more: (877) 407-2055

WOW

Or call to learn more: (833) 351-8691

Price range $20 - $95 per month Speed range 100 - 1,200Mbps Connection Cable Key Info Good promo prices, no contracts, unlimited data on some plans

Promotion date: Limited-time offer, now through an unspecified date

Cable ISP WideOpenWest offers "surprise-free pricing" that features unlimited data and includes a Wi-Fi modem. New customers can also earn a Visa Rewards Card for up to $300. 

To get specific details on deals offered in each market (across the six states WOW covers), visit wowway.com or contact WOW at 866-376-7003.

Read our WOW home internet review.

Or call to learn more: (833) 351-8691

Holiday broadband deals FAQs

Is the holiday season really the best time to get broadband?

It could be. May to October -- moving season -- is typically the prime window to find great sales and incentives on internet service. However, due to increased competition, some providers are hopping on the holidays to lure in new customers. 

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What should I look for to find a good internet deal?

A good way to determine decent value is to look at the cost per megabit per second. For example, you might jump at a 100Mbps plan for $20 per month and skip a 500Mbps plan for $40. After all, you're playing $20 less monthly with the 100Mbps option.

However, the cost per Mbps is 20 cents for the 100 plan and just 8 cents for the 500 plan. If you have several users in your household and multiple smart devices throughout the home, you'll notice the performance difference in having the 500Mbps plan versus settling for the 100Mbps option.

Finally, don't forget the value of promotional perks. If a plan offers you free HBO Max, that's a savings of $15 a month or $180 a year if you already subscribe to the service. As more of us lean on streaming platforms for our entertainment, that's an excellent value.

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Are there any deals or promotions I should avoid during the holidays?

Stay away from plans and services that require you to enter into a term agreement. When you do, it often means you will pay a stiff penalty if you decide to end service before the end of the contract. Thankfully, these long-term contracts are no longer the norm. But if a holiday deal requires signing a long-term agreement, ensure you've explored all available options before signing up.

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