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$10 – $30 per month
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Finding the best internet service that meets both your broadband needs and budget can be tricky, thanks to how confusing many internet service providers can be, according to Consumer Reports data. For seniors and retirees needing a reliable internet connection that works for a fixed income budget, finding cheap, but reliable, internet is essential.
To help you decide which internet deal is best for you, we’ve compiled a list of the top internet discounts based on cost, added fees, service details and military status and provided you with our top picks.
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Tips for choosing the best internet plan
Start with government programs
Unlike your local diner, internet service providers don’t really offer senior discounts. Some ISP-specific deals are worth exploring (and we’ll get into them later), but your best bet is to begin by taking advantage of federal programs. One in particular jumps to mind and has been around since 1985.
Lifeline is a decades-old program that can help eligible customers with their phone or internet bills. While it’s not specifically geared to older citizens, several of its qualifiers — including participation in Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit — apply to seniors. Lifeline is also geared toward helping low-income households, so retirees on an especially tight, fixed income, including those in Federal Public Housing Assistance or those using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, might also be able to participate.
What do you get if you do qualify? Older people can get up to $9.25 a month off their internet bill or $111 a year off the cost of being connected at home.
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50 – 100 Mbps
$10 – $30 per month
Our take – You may be eligible for Xfinity’s Internet Essentials plan if you’re a senior who participates in Medicaid or SSI, receives a VA pension and more. If you’ve not had access to Xfinity’s services for the last 90 days, you might also be eligible for this plan. It offers up to 50Mbps download speeds for $10 a month without a data cap. No credit check is required. Participants also get free access to Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots. There’s an option to double your speed to 100Mbps for $30 a month, with similar terms.
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50 – 100 Mbps
$10 – $30 per month
