Best Ways To Get Internet Service Without Cable [Quick Guide]

One of the most common concerns people have when deciding whether or not to cut the cord is how they will access the Internet from home if they cancel their cable TV subscription. Many cable companies combine Internet access with cable TV and landline phone service.

However, finding a company that only provides Internet access can be difficult at times. However, there are some of the best ways to get internet service without cable.

When our family relocated from the city to a hobby farm 45 minutes outside of town, there was only one option for cable. We were no longer interested in doing business with the only available provider because we had decided to cancel our cable subscription after we moved.

Fortunately, there was a provider who would provide us with Internet access as well as landline phone service without requiring us to purchase cable.

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The Best Ways to Get Internet Without Cable

Here is a list of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that will allow you to get Internet service without cable.

AT&T offers Internet and Direct TV packages, as well as an Internet-only plan. AT&T’s Internet-only plan costs $50 per month and offers Internet speeds of up to 100 Mbps.

AT&T internet is currently available in a number of states, including:

• Alabama
• Arkansas
• California
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Nevada
• Texas
• Michigan

2. Verizon Fios

Verizon Fios Internet-only service is currently available in many states on the East Coast, including New York, Virginia, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and a few others. Verizon Fios offers a number of different plans to choose from.

`1. Verizon’s $39.99 Plan

This Verizon plan costs, as you might expect, $39.99 per month. With this plan, you get up to 200 Mbps, which should be more than enough for heavy users. This exclusive online offer requires a one-year commitment (or a two-year commitment to waive the setup fee) and saves you $10 per month off the regular price.

2. The Verizon $59.99 Plan

Verizon’s $59.99 monthly plan provides up to 400Mbps. This plan should be adequate for multiple users or large file sharing.

3. Verizon’s $79.99 Plan

Verizon’s $79.99 plan offers speeds of up to 940/880 Mbps. This is a one-year commitment offer, just like the others. However, if you commit for two years, Verizon will waive the setup fee.

3. Xfinity Residential

With Xfinity Residential, affordable contract-free home internet starts at $30 per month. You may need to add an Xfinity Mobile cell phone plan and select a slower connection speed to get this low rate (300 mbps).

Faster speeds are more expensive, and the fastest speed is 1200 Mbps. Advanced internet equipment, as well as free router upgrades, can be costly.

Your internet service comes with a two-year price guarantee and all necessary internet equipment. For instance, you might get a free Flex 4K streaming box to watch your favorite shows on your smart TV. Each subscription also includes unlimited access to Peacock Premium.

The internet router also has Xfinity 6E WiFi technology, which is faster than the standard 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. This ultrasonic band provides faster connection speeds for paired devices as well as 4K video streaming. A cable TV subscription and a home security package can also be added.

4. FreedomPop

Users can connect to the Internet wirelessly through a hotspot provided by FreedomPop. A hotspot is a wireless access point that is usually found in public places, but it can also be used at home. You can get Internet access through FreedomPop by selecting one of several plans. Here are the specifics of their various plans.

1. The Fundamental Plan

The FreedomPop basic plan is completely free. This plan includes 500 MBs of data per month, with additional data charged at $0.02 per MB. This plan only provides access to the 4G network. There isn’t much usage time here, but it is a legal way to get free Internet.

2. Pro 500 Plan

The Pro 500 Plan provides 500 MB of data per month for $3.99 per month. What is the distinction between this and the basic plan? You can connect to both 4G and 3G networks. Additional data is charged at the same rate of $0.02 per MB.

3. Plan 3GB Premium

This plan is $28.99 per month and includes 3GB of data as well as 3G and 4G network access. Extra data costs $0.015 per MB.

4. Plan 4GB Premium

FreedomPop’s 4GB plan includes 4GB of data and access to both 3G and 4G networks for $34.99 per month. Additional data is charged at the same rate of $0.015 per MB.

5. Premium 5GB Plan

This plan includes 5GB of data and access to both 3G and 4G networks for $39.99 per month. Extra data costs $0.015 per MB.

6. Plan 10GB Premium

This is FreedomPop’s most comprehensive plan. For $74.99 per month, you get 10GB of data that you can use on both 4G and 3G networks. Additional data is charged at the same rate of $0.015 per MB.

Some people (rightly) worry about hotspot security; hotspots, according to some, can be a “hacker’s paradise.” More information on protecting yourself when using a hotspot can be found in this article on hotspot security.

5. Boost Mobile

Boost Mobile also offers internet access via a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. They only offer one plan, but it’s a steal at $50 per month for 50GB of data.

Boost Mobile operates on a 4G LTE network, and you can take your hotspot with you wherever you go. Boost Mobile also offers the option to purchase additional data packs for those who require more data.

To use Boost Mobile’s hotspot Wi-Fi services, you must first purchase a broadband device from them, as with many other hotspot plans.

6. Google Fiber

Google Fiber provides Internet access to customers in cities around the U.S. and is steadily expanding. They provide service in a variety of large cities, including:

• Atlanta
• Charlotte
• Denver
• Miami
• Chicago
• Los Angeles
• Boston

Google Fiber plans and prices vary depending on where you live. In Kansas City, for example, you can select from five different Google Fiber Plans:

1. Fiber 100

The Fiber 100 plan costs $50 per month and offers speeds of up to 100 Mbps. This plan allows you to connect up to 5 devices and has no data caps. This plan takes about six minutes to download an entire HD movie.

2. Fiber 1000

The Fiber 1000 plan costs $70 per month and offers speeds of up to 1000 Mbps. With this plan, you can use up to ten devices, and downloading is much faster, taking only 40 seconds for an entire HD movie. There are no data caps here either. Other Google Fiber plans are available in the Kansas City area, but they all include TV subscriptions.

7. Frontier Communications

Frontier Communications is the ISP provider we use. Their headquarters are in New York City, but they serve customers across the country. There are only a few plans available for Internet service.

1. Just Broadband Core

The Simply Broadband Core plan costs $20 per month (with a two-year contract) and includes Internet speeds of up to 6 Mbps as well as a free Wi-Fi router for two years. This plan is suitable for light users.

2. Simply Internet Ultra

The Simply Internet Ultra plan costs $25 per month (with a 2-year agreement) and will give you Internet speeds up to 12 Mbps.  This plan is suitable for gamers and streamers who need more speed.

3. Simply Internet Elite

Simply Internet Elite costs $40 per month (same 2-year contract) and provides Internet speeds of up to 24 Mbps. This plan is ideal for heavy users who run multiple devices concurrently.

It should be noted that not all Frontier and ISP plans are available in all areas. If you live in a more rural area, like us, you may be limited to a lower Mbps plan due to the type of equipment installed in your area.

We were stuck with Frontier’s Core plan for years due to our rural location, but we were upgraded to the Ultra plan last year due to county-wide upgrades.

8. CenturyLink

CenturyLink Internet service is available in over 30 U.S. states currently, including:

• Arizona
• Colorado
• Florida
• Idaho
• Iowa
• Minnesota
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• Oregon
• Utah
• Washington

And even more. Although prices, plans, and speeds vary by state, Century Link’s basic plans are available on their website. Here are the specifics:

1. Simply Unlimited Internet from CenturyLink

This plan, which costs $50 per month, provides speeds of up to 100 Mbps. According to the website, this is a no-contract plan.

2. CenturyLink Fiber Gigabit Service Plan

This plan, which costs $65, provides speeds of up to 940 Mbps. According to Century Link, this plan will allow users to stream multiple HD movies at the same time. Please keep in mind that CenturyLink plans and speeds may differ in your area, and prices do not include taxes, fees, or surcharges.

9. WOW Internet

WOW Internet provides services in parts of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, and South Carolina.

They offer several Internet service plans to choose from. However, keep in mind that not all plans are available in all areas. Here are their current plans for Illinois.

1. 200 Internet

The Internet 200 plan costs $44.99 per month and offers up to 200 Mbps of speed. This plan is ideal for households of one to three people.

2. Internet 500

The Internet 500 plan has a speed of 500 Mbps and costs $54.99 per month. WOW Internet recommends this plan for gamers and homes with multiple users and streamers. With this plan, upload speed is limited to 50 Mbps.

3. Internet 1000 

WOW Internet’s most comprehensive plan. It has a speed of 1000 Mbps and costs $74.99 per month. Upload speed is 50 Mbps, which is the same as the Internet 500 plan. This package is recommended for large file sharing, power streaming, and virtual reality gaming. Except for the Internet 10 plan, all WOW Internet plans require two-year contracts. With this rapidly expanding company, there is a lot to choose from.

10. DSL Extreme

TrueStream Internet service packages are available in a number of states, including parts of California, Alabama, Florida, Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina, and others.

With this company, you can select from a variety of Internet service packages. I won’t go over all of them in this post, but I will highlight some that appear to target the majority of users.

1. Express

This plan provides 1.5 Mbps of bandwidth and costs $24.95 per month. The upload rate is 384 kbps. With this speed, downloading a movie could take up to 3+ hours.

2. Pro 3.0

The Pro 3.0 plan offers up to 3.0 Mbps of speed and costs $24.95 per month. The upload speed with this plan is 512 kbps.

3. Elite

We’re finally getting somewhere. For $44.95 per month, this plan provides up to 7.1 Mbps of speed. Depending on where you live, there may be a few other plans thrown in with their offerings. It should be noted that not all plans are available in all areas.

CONCLUSION

Fortunately, we no longer need to be tied to a cable subscription to get Internet service. Use one of the ISPs mentioned here today to save money and finally cut the cord!

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