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Slash Your Monthly Internet Bill: 8 Effective Tips to Save Money

According to recent Parks Associates data, US households spend an average of $116 a month on home internet, which is a sizable chunk of change. Whether you use it for remote work, streaming your favorite shows, online gaming or video chatting with family, it's hard to live without the internet. We get it. But to keep your budget in check, there may be a few ways to lower your broadband costs and monthly bills. Here are eight suggestions:

  1. Get to know your bill
  2. Do a speed check
  3. Minimize devices, if you can
  4. Look into low-cost internet options
  5. Check out available competitors
  6. Consider using your own modem and router
  7. Bundle broadband with other services
  8. Try negotiating with your internet provider
From the article, "Slash Your Monthly Internet Bill: 8 Effective Tips to Save Money," by Trey Paul.

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