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Best cable internet bundle with unlimited mobile data
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Best internet and mobile bundle discount
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What’s the best internet and mobile bundle?
When searching for the best home internet plans in your area, you may have noticed providers offering mobile service along with internet. That makes sense for mobile carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, but you may find cable ISPs like Spectrum or Xfinity have enticing bundle offers as well. Depending on the options available at your address, bundling your home internet can mean unlocking special deals and saving money on your monthly internet bill. Here are some of the notable internet and mobile bundles:
- Astound Internet plus Mobile: Starting at $20 a month, this is the best internet and mobile bundle deal overall. One line of mobile service is included for free for the first year.
- Spectrum Internet and two Unlimited lines: This is the best option for bundling internet with two lines, as the provider recently introduced a $20 discount and free Wi-Fi equipment. In addition, there is a two-year price guarantee for this deal.
- T-Mobile Home Internet and Essentials Saver: This plan is best for internet in rural areas, with expected speeds of 87 to 415 megabits per second. Bundling home internet with certain mobile plans also offers discounts for customers 55 and up.
- Verizon Fios 300 and Unlimited Welcome: Best savings for internet and mobile services discounts.
Other internet providers, including AT&T, Optimum and Xfinity, also offer deals on internet and mobile bundles. Each provider offers a variety of possible internet and mobile plan combinations — far too many to list here.
The bundles listed below reflect the cheapest internet and mobile bundle each provider has to offer. Pricing will increase when opting for faster internet speeds or adding additional mobile lines. And keep in mind that specific plans and pricing can vary by location and are subject to change at any time.
Best internet and mobile bundles
Our take – Astound takes the top spot on our list as it offers one of the cheapest deals from a cable provider. Few ISPs can compete with its starting rates. Though prices vary by location, many customers can get download speeds up to 300Mbps — plus an unlimited mobile line, available at no extra cost for one year — starting at $20 per month. The deal is tempting, but keep in mind that Astound’s cheap rates don’t last forever. Once they expire, steep price increases may soon follow. For just $5 or more, you can sign up for the two-year price lock to avoid the price hike after a year.
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Our take – AT&T Fiber offers high-speed internet and unlimited data, which you can get at a 20% discount if you bundle with a mobile plan. The Fiber 300 plan is priced competitively at $55, but mobile bundle customers can get 20% off the monthly cost. In addition, unlike Astound and other cable providers, AT&T Fiber won’t increase your prices after a year. The bundle discount applies to other AT&T Fiber plans and is also available with the provider’s new 5G home internet service, AT&T Internet Air.
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Our take – If Mediacom stands out for anything, it’s the low introductory pricing, at least in the first year. Currently, Mediacom is offering an internet package featuring download speeds up to 300Mbps starting at just $50 per month. With this deal, you can add an additional mobile line with unlimited data, free for the first year. This deal comes with a modem and an advanced Eero system. Like many cable ISPs, your price will jump after a year. Keep in mind that your price will increase to $65 in the second year. The faster gigabit plan comes with a free unlimited data mobile line, though your price will jump to $85 a month.
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Our take – Optimum’s Internet 300 and Mobile Unlimited plan is fairly standard. Internet speeds are decent for the price of around $40 per month and should be enough for standard streaming and gaming. In addition, the mobile service comes with unlimited talk, text and data. In addition, a Wi-Fi 6 gateway and an extender are included in that monthly price. Optimum also throws in 5GB of hotspot data each month, which can come in handy if you need a reliable internet connection on the go.
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Our take – Last year, Spectrum boosted its speeds and, despite the increase, didn’t raise its monthly rates. In fact, the provider introduced a new discount, $20 off your internet plan, when bundled with two mobile lines (or TV service). With the discount, you can expect to pay $30 a month, and you get to keep this price for two years. If you need home internet and two or more mobile lines, Spectrum is a great choice.
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Our take – T-Mobile is among CNET’s picks for the best rural internet provider thanks to its broad, wireless home internet coverage capable of delivering download speeds of around 87 to 415Mbps. While you’re shopping for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, why not bundle with a mobile line and take advantage of its bundle discounts of $15 off each month? Additionally, for just $30 a month per line, customers 55 and up can bundle their home internet with any 55+ phone plan. The equipment is included, and there are no contracts.
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Our take – Verizon Fios is already a great value, but it becomes an even greater deal when you bundle it with Verizon Mobile. The provider offers a monthly discount on both Fios internet ($15 or more off) and its mobile service ($10) when you bundle the two. Signing up for service may come with other special perks, too. Discounts and signup bonuses are also included when bundling Verizon 5G Home Internet with Verizon mobile.
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Our take – Available only in select areas, for only $55 a month in the first year, Xfinity Internet 400 and Mobile Unlimited is a solid deal with speeds up to 400Mbps and a mobile unlimited data line included. The unlimited mobile line includes 30GB of priority data. The value improves with each line you add as Xfinity charges only $20 per additional mobile unlimited line when you bundle.
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Tips for choosing the best internet and mobile bundle
Shopping for home internet can be confusing, but I would argue mobile plans are even more so. Put the two together and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the options. Here are a few helpful tips to consider when choosing an internet and mobile bundle.
Understand your speed needs before diving in. How much speed do you need, and how many mobile lines do you plan to add? Do you want a capped (and usually cheaper) mobile plan or one with unlimited data? Understanding your needs prior to shopping for an internet and mobile bundle can help you better sort through the options.
Find providers in your area. Not all internet providers offer mobile service, so you’ll want to start by narrowing down which ISPs available at your address do. Xfinity, AT&T, Spectrum and Verizon are top national providers that offer internet and mobile bundles, but you may be surprised to find a smaller, regional provider that offers mobile bundles as well.
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Compare plans, starting with internet. Depending on the provider, you’re probably going to have more internet options than mobile. Select a plan or two that meets your needs, then compare available mobile plans. When shopping online, you may be able add your internet and mobile choices to the same cart. Be on the lookout for any discounts that may show up in your cart.
Decide to bring or buy a device. Most ISPs allow you to provide your own mobile device at no other cost than a cheap activation fee. Others, like AT&T or Verizon, may have enticing offers on new devices. Keep in mind that purchasing a new device can and probably will increase your bundle cost.
Read the fine print. The FCC’s broadband labels have helped clarify internet plans, but they can still be tricky. Once you add mobile, you’ll want to be aware of even more service terms and conditions. Data caps and overage fees (or throttled speeds) with either service are the biggest ones to watch for, but you’ll also want to consider contract requirements and future price increases, if any.
Remember, you don’t have to bundle. Getting internet and mobile service together may come with a discount and some added convenience, but it’s not for everyone. Prefer Verizon’s mobile network but cable internet from Xfinity? Go for it. In some cases, it may be cheaper and more practical to choose mobile from one provider and home internet from another.
How we evaluated the best internet and mobile ISPs
Hands-on testing is central to CNET’s reviews and recommendations of various products and services, but such a process is impractical, if not impossible, when it comes to home internet. Even if we could physically test each ISP, external and unavoidable factors such as the equipment (which will vary by provider and connection type), interference from nearby networks, the local infrastructure and even the time of day could affect the results.
So, instead of hands-on testing, we perform frequent, in-depth evaluations of national and regional ISPs and the bundles they offer. First, we explore a provider’s availability, technology and speed details using the most recent data from the Federal Communications Commission. Next, we look into all available internet and mobile plan options, including the number of plans to choose from, upload and download speeds, and promotional versus standard pricing.
Plans can vary by region, so we run multiple serviceability checks in various service areas to provide more informed speed and mobile service details. We also reach out to the providers directly to verify plan and pricing information.
Finally, we examine data caps, added fees, contracts, price increases and other considerations to be aware of before signing up for an internet and mobile service. When available, customer satisfaction reports like those from the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, not to mention a look at what real customers have to say on sites like Reddit and Downdetector.com, provide further insight into evaluating an ISP. (Disclosure: Downdetector is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)
After reviewing the applicable providers in a given category (in this case, “best internet and mobile bundles”), we determine which providers and plans we feel should be considered among the “best.” If you’d like to learn more about how we evaluate internet providers, check out our breakdown of how we review ISPs.
Internet and mobile bundles recap
As more internet providers start adding mobile plans to their selection of services, you may be wondering if it’s worth it to bundle. It certainly can be, as AT&T, Verizon and others offer discounts for doing so. Astound has arguably the best internet and mobile bundle, offering a free mobile line for one year. T-Mobile’s internet and mobile bundle is ideal for rural areas, while those from AT&T and Optimum offer on-the-go connectivity with a monthly allowance of 5GB for mobile hotspot use.
Internet and mobile bundle FAQs
How can cable internet providers offer mobile service?
For the most part, cable internet providers like Spectrum, Xfinity and Astound are mobile virtual network operators. That is, they lease network space from other providers such as Verizon and T-Mobile and then sell internet and mobile bundles using that network access. Spectrum and Xfinity use Verizon’s mobile networks, while Astound and others piggyback off of T-Mobile.
What’s the cheapest internet and mobile bundle?
Astound’s Internet and Mobile bundle has the lowest introductory rate, $20 monthly in the first year, for broadband internet and an unlimited mobile plan. The low price stems from a current Astound offer that includes one line of mobile service free for one year. If you want to avoid the price increase after a year, you can sign up for the two-year price guarantee for $5 more. Finally, adding more lines can raise your rate.
How do I switch internet and mobile providers?
I recommend starting by ensuring you are not under a contract with your current provider to avoid any early termination fees. Some providers, AT&T and Spectrum included, offer a contract buyout to compensate you for any such fees.
Search internet providers in your area, then compare plans and bundles to see if any providers have a better deal. If you choose a new provider, it may be best to call your current provider and inform them of your intent to cancel. Your current provider may offer you an even better deal. At the very least, they can guide you on how to return equipment, if necessary, and explain what to expect on your final bill.
If you’re still set on switching, go ahead and set up service with your new provider and get an install or service start date. Finally, contact your current provider and schedule your cancellation as close to the new install date as possible. For more information, read our guide when switching internet providers.
