Save $30/Month on Home Internet with Wireless Competition
Clark Howard: Save More, Spend LessDecember 13, 20255 min78,927 views
12 connectionsΒ·11 entities in this videoβThe Rise of Wireless Home Internet
- π‘ Competition in the home internet market is increasing, with more providers offering wireless internet options.
- π― This shift allows consumers to move beyond traditional phone and cable monopolies and find cheaper alternatives.
Who is Wireless Internet For?
- β οΈ Wireless internet is not ideal for obsessive gamers who require the absolute fastest, lowest-latency connections.
- β For most users, including those who stream video content and web surf, the speed offered by wireless providers is plenty fast enough.
- π± The performance is comparable to the internet speeds experienced on modern smartphones.
Key Wireless Providers and Pricing
- π T-Mobile was an early major player in fixed wireless internet, with Verizon also entering the market.
- π° T-Mobile's discount brand, Mint Mobile, offers home internet for $30 a month to its cell phone subscribers, or $40 a month for non-subscribers.
- π This pricing is significantly lower than the typical $80-$90 per month charged by traditional providers.
Leveraging Wireless for Savings
- π€ Customers can use the availability of cheaper wireless options as leverage to negotiate lower prices with their current internet providers.
- πΈ Traditional providers may offer discounts of 30-50% to retain customers when faced with competition.
- π° Saving $40-$60 per month on internet bills can add up significantly over time.
Alternative: Mobile Hotspots
- π For individuals in apartments, a home internet connection might be unnecessary if their mobile phone plan includes an unlimited hotspot.
- π Clark.com provides information on which mobile providers offer robust unlimited hotspot capabilities.
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