Having a high-speed and reliable internet connection is one of the most important things you can have in your home. Without a high-speed internet connection you will be unable to do things like stream videos, download games and participate in video calls.

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Many people are paying more for an unlimited high-speed internet plan than they need to be. Although a home internet plan is absolutely essential, it does not have to cost a fortune. There are a number of internet service providers who offer competitive monthly plans that allow you to surf the web without spending more than $50 per month.

Here are some of the best value high-speed internet plans available right now.

Spectrum Internet 100 Mbps

The Spectrum Internet 100 Mbps plan costs only $49.99 per month and comes with unlimited data. That’s right, there are absolutely no data caps on this plans and you ca use as much bandwidth as you want. You will enjoy fast internet speeds of 100 Mbps on this plan which is more than enough to stream Netflix and enjoy other online activities.

Another great benefit of this plan is that there are no fixed contracts. If you find another company offering an even better promotion you can leave this plan and switch to a rival without incurring any penalties or fees.

Windstream Enhanced Kinetic Internet 200 Mbps

The Windstream Enhanced Kinetic Internet 200 Mbps plan is a DSL service with absolutely no data caps. This unlimited internet plan costs only $36 per month plus a $35 upfront connection fee. The internet service is extremely fast and Windstream has a number of satisfied customers across the country.

One downside to this service is that there are only nineteen states where Windstream operates. We recommend you visit their website and see if you live in a region that they service. If you do, then we recommend reducing your internet bills by switching to the Windstream 200 Mbps plan.

Frontier FiOS 500 Mbps

The Frontier Fios 500 Mbps plan costs only $40 per month and offers an astonishing speed of 500 Mbps. This is a lightning fast speed that allows you to stream videos on multiple screens simultaneously while also downloading data and engaging in other bandwidth heavy activities. This $40 per month plan has no data caps and runs on a cable connection.

If you are a more budget conscious customer, Frontier also offers a DSL plan that costs only $28 per month. This DSL plan, however, offers speeds of only 6 Mbps so don’t expect it to handle a lot of heavy bandwidth activities.

Xfinity Performance Select

The Xfinity Performance Select Plan is only $34.99 per month when you sign a 12 month contract with the company. This cable internet service offers speeds of up to 100 Mbps which is more than enough to accommodate most activities.

An added benefit of the Xfinity Performance plan is that right now it also comes with a complementary Xfinity Flex. The Xfinity Flex is a streaming device similar to a Roku or Apple TV and it allows you to watch streaming services on your television. This is a great offer to anyone who also has a cable TV package with Xfinity.

CenturyLink Price For Life

The CenturyLink Price for Life plan is quite unique in that is allows you to lock in a low price for the rest of your life. You will receive a 100 Mbps connection and unlimited bandwidth for only $49 per month. CenturyLink also promises that your monthly internet price will never go up as long as you stay at the same address.

The Price for Life plan is a great option for anyone who plans to stay at their current address for the foreseeable future. It gives you cost certainty and you’ll never have to deal with annoying price increases every few years.

Conclusion

Everybody needs reliable, high speed internet service. But that doesn’t mean you need to spend over $50 per month for it. We recommend searching for promotions and deals that are currently available in your local community. Compare those promotions to what your needs are in terms of speed, bandwidth and price to determine what the best option is for you.

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Once you’ve found the cheapest option, make sure to read the fine print to determine whether the internet service provider needs you to sign a contract or not. While there isn’t anything inherently bad about a contract, some consumers value the flexibility of being contract free.