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Rossen Reports: Save on internet with these tips

Rossen Reports: Save on internet with these tips
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Rossen Reports: Save on internet with these tips
Two changes could soon impact your monthly internet costs.The Affordable Connectivity Program, a federal program giving internet discounts to millions of Americans, goes away at the end of April.Also, the FCC is requiring internet providers to add a nutrition-like label to their internet plans, laying out what goes into the bill you pay.With these changes, you may be thinking about how to save on internet. Here are some steps you can take to lower your monthly bill.Buy your own modem and router: Internet service providers often charge a rental fee for these, although many sell for under $200. Buy your own and it will eventually pay itself off. Be sure to check if your provider has a list of approved modems and routers.Lower your internet speed: Depending on the number of devices you have, and how many people live in your household, you may not need a super high-speed plan. BroadbandNow, a digital resource to find and compare local internet providers, offers the following recommendations.Check email and browse the web: 2 – 5 Mbps minimumStream HD content: 15 – 25 Mbps minimumStream 4K content and play competitive online games: 40 – 100 Mbps minimumStream 4K content, play online games, and download large files: 200+ Mbps minimumCall your internet provider and negotiate: Bring up deals from competitors and say you’re thinking about ending your service. A retention specialist may be able to offer you a less expensive plan to keep you as a customer.

Two changes could soon impact your monthly internet costs.

The Affordable Connectivity Program, a federal program giving internet discounts to millions of Americans, goes away at the end of April.

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Also, the FCC is requiring internet providers to add a nutrition-like label to their internet plans, laying out what goes into the bill you pay.

With these changes, you may be thinking about how to save on internet. Here are some steps you can take to lower your monthly bill.

Buy your own modem and router: Internet service providers often charge a rental fee for these, although many sell for under $200. Buy your own and it will eventually pay itself off. Be sure to check if your provider has a list of approved modems and routers.

Lower your internet speed: Depending on the number of devices you have, and how many people live in your household, you may not need a super high-speed plan. BroadbandNow, a digital resource to find and compare local internet providers, offers the following recommendations.

  • Check email and browse the web: 2 – 5 Mbps minimum
  • Stream HD content: 15 – 25 Mbps minimum
  • Stream 4K content and play competitive online games: 40 – 100 Mbps minimum
  • Stream 4K content, play online games, and download large files: 200+ Mbps minimum

Call your internet provider and negotiate: Bring up deals from competitors and say you’re thinking about ending your service. A retention specialist may be able to offer you a less expensive plan to keep you as a customer.