Our picks 90001 Edit ZIP code Why we chose these providers Sort by Best prepaid home internet plan 100-200 Mbps $30 - $45 per month Check with NOW Internet Provider not available in 90001 Edit ZIP code Or call to learn more: (866) 671-3650 Best prepaid internet plan for Cox customers 100 Mbps $50 per month Check with CoxStraightUp Internet Provider not available in 90001 Edit ZIP code Or call to learn more: (844) 812-6251 Best 5G prepaid home internet for rural areas 87 - 415 Mbps $50 - $70 per month Check with T-Mobile Or call to learn more: (877) 519-7610 Fastest prepaid home internet provider 300 - 2,000 Mbps $50 - $120 per month Check with Verizon Fios Provider not available in 90001 Edit ZIP code Or call to learn more: (888) 461-3204
What is the best prepaid home internet plan?
When it comes to prepaid internet service, your options are pretty limited. NOW Internet is CNET's pick as the best-prepaid internet plan overall.
NOW Internet offers two prepaid plans with maximum download speeds of 100 or 200 Mbps per second. The service comes with no credit checks, no contract requirements, free equipment, unlimited data and straightforward, pay-as-you-go pricing. You'll find additional details about the service and other potential prepaid internet options below.
More prepaid internet options would certainly be ideal. Since the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program, many Americans have struggled to afford home internet. There are a few ACP alternatives for cheap internet, but prepaid service is not likely to be one of them. Here's how the prepaid services compare.
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Connection Cable Speed range 100-200 Mbps Price range $30 - $45 per month NOW Internet Best prepaid home internet plan Our take - NOW Internet powered by Xfinity offers two speed tiers: 100Mbps starting at $30 a month and 200Mbps for $45. No credit check, deposit or contract is required to sign up for service. Either plan is sufficient for web browsing and online shopping, light streaming and online gaming on a limited number of devices. Free Wi-Fi equipment rental -- a modem/router combo device -- and unlimited data are included at no extra cost. Or call to learn more: (866) 671-3650 Check with NOW Compare Connection Cable Speed range 100-200 Mbps Price range $30 - $45 per month There are a few things to keep in mind about this service. First, you get to decide how you pay. With NOW Internet, you will "refill" (read: prepay) your internet service by the week or month. The option to prepay for a week of internet is ideal for anyone (such as students or out-of-state visitors) who needs service for a short time or those living on limited incomes who would rather break up their monthly internet costs into weekly payments. And if paying for internet service every seven days sounds like a hassle, sign up for the autopay option (but remember to cancel it if and when you move). Key Info No data cap
no contract
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