If you’re struggling with your internet bill, here’s a list of low-income internet programs

Providers don't usually advertise these so you have to know to ask.

• Xfinity Internet Essentials: $14.95/mo for 75 Mbps. Qualify if you're on SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, or a few other programs. No contract, no data cap, free self-install kit.
• Xfinity Internet Essentials Plus: $29.95/mo for 100 Mbps. Same eligibility, faster speeds.
• Spectrum Internet Assist: $25/mo for 30 Mbps. Available to SSI recipients and National School Lunch Program participants. Available in 41 states.
• AT&T Access: $0–$30/mo depending on location, 10–100 Mbps. For SNAP, SSI, NSLP, or Head Start households.
• Cox Connect2Compete: $9.95/mo for 100 Mbps. Requires a K-12 student in the household plus SNAP or similar. Best deal on this list if you qualify.
• Optimum Advantage Internet: $15/mo for 50 Mbps. Income-based, no specific program required. Covers NY, NJ, CT, PA and parts of the Midwest and West.
• Verizon Forward: discounted Fios plans for SNAP/Medicaid households in Fios service areas.

Federal Lifeline program:
Separate from the above plans, but it gives qualifying households up to $9.25/mo off internet or phone. Based on SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, federal housing assistance, or income at or below 135% of federal poverty guidelines. Can stack on top of some of the plans above to get monthly cost close to zero. You can apply through your provider or at the Lifeline website

A few other things: Plan availability varies by address, not just zip code, so it's worth checking what's actually available where you live before assuming you're stuck with one provider or don't qualify. Even if none of these apply to you, most providers quietly raise your bill after the first year, but you can call the retention department and mention that you're looking at other options and get back to intro pricing.

Please add on if I missed any other programs or ways to save on bills!