How much is AT&T internet by itself?
Like other providers, AT&T has separate internet packages without necessarily providing packages such as television or telephone services. It also allows those who may only require internet or those who would prefer more versatility than what a bundled deal offers to purchase internet from AT&T Internet. But what does AT&T cost for the Internet only?
Currently, the cheapest AT&T Fiber Plans that AT&T has to offer is 100 Mbps for $55 monthly, but this is based on a contract that you sign for 12 months. If you need even faster speeds up to 1000 Mbps, the plans cost between $60-$90 per month depending on your location and chosen tier. Some regions might have low introductory offers of as low as $40 per month for the first year.
There is also the possibility of a monthly rental instead of signing a 12-month lease. However, this comes with a $10 monthly premium. Therefore, prepare to pay at least $65 monthly and over if you wish to have no obligation to stick to the service for a long time.
AT&T internet standalone means that you will also be required to pay for equipment and installation costs unless there are waived options for customers taken under specific conditions. Currently, AT&T charges approximately $10 monthly for customers to rent a Wi-Fi gateway modem. Installation fees, where relevant, are $99 for basic installation and can go up to $199 for complex installation.
Some things that can affect your monthly AT&T internet price when purchased on it include.
- Internet speed tier – With the increase in the speed tier, there is an increase in the monthly charges.
- Contract term – It was observed that month-to-month plans were more expensive than the ones with a term of 12 months or more.
- Equipment fees - $10 for modem rental per month provided they do not own the modem.
- Taxes, and fees – These are location-dependent and can bring the overall cost of the amount to $10-$20 monthly.
- Discounts – It is possible to apply certain discounts and even exclude fees on the first orders for new clients.
So at the basic level, you should be ready to pay between $65 -$75 per month for standalone AT&T internet without a plan for TV or phone services. This would encompass equipment costs and taxes on a basic Internet speed package with the option of monthly contracts. The higher tiers of internet speeds can easily make the monthly cost shoot up to more than a hundred dollars.
How does AT&T’s standalone internet pricing stand out from its competition?
Here's a quick breakdown:
- Xfinity Internet: Starting at $30/month for 200 Mbps with a 12-month subscription.
- Verizon Fios: It begins at $40 per month with 300 Mbps connection speed.
- CenturyLink: Approximately $50 per month for 140 Mbps.
Thus, it can be stated that AT&T’s standalone Internet pricing is relatively reasonable. Xfinity outranks them at the base level, probably because Xfinity offers its services in more areas than the others. However, AT&T is relatively similar to Verizon and offers more affordable prices compared to CenturyLink for the same levels of speed.
However, it is important to note that AT&T does provide offers for bundled services. That is why you can negotiate better effective Internet rates when including additional propositions such as AT&T TV or wireless phone services. For instance, they have a package that provides internet 300 Mbps, wireless phone service, and television entertainment at $89 monthly. That effectively brings the internet cost down to about $40 because the services are bundled.
So in summary, just for the internet connection, AT&T internet starts at $55 per month for up to 100 Mbps connection on a contract basis for 12 months. Bigger speeds, no-contract offers, equipment, fees, and taxes will raise your overall cost per month. However, when AT&T mobile internet is bought separately without any TV or phone bundles, it remains quite affordable as compared to other major internet service providers.
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