How to get Verizon’s new internet plan for just $25 per month

Verizon launched a plan called Home internet lite For those who have Internet Issues at home. The carrier says it “aims to help connect customers with limited connectivity options or those looking for a low-cost option.”

There are many price points. If you choose the Standard plan without any discounts, the Internet The plan costs $60 per month. But you can get it down to $25 per month if you do three things:

1. Bundle it with your phone plan ($15 savings).
2. Enable automatic payment (save $10).
3. Sign up before December 31 (save an additional $10 when combined with phone plan).

You can lock in the $25 monthly price for three years.

Some customers can also get Home Internet Lite for $20 per month Verizon Forward program. People who participate in certain federal assistance programs, such as SNAP, may be eligible for this deduction.

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Verizon said the plan is best suited for people who have to rely on DSL or… Internet satellite Those who use the Internet only lightly, such as “browsing, sending emails, and streaming shows.” Home Internet Lite is provided through the company Cellular network.

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“This new offering expands Verizon’s home internet network across the country and reinforces the company’s commitment to providing more choices to customers, especially in areas that were previously out of reach of Fios and 5G Home internet,” Verizon said in a statement.

Slower speeds in comparison

We’ve covered the cost of the new plan, but what about the quality of the internet itself? Verizon says Home Internet Lite download speeds will reach 25Mbps, but that will drop to a maximum of 10Mbps after you hit 150GB of data usage in the same month.

Data usage varies widely depending on how you use the internet, but for comparison purposes, you can watch Ultra HD content Stream video An hour can burn up to 10GB of data on a device 5G network.

Internet plans offered by other mobile phone companies provide faster download speeds. Mint Mobilefor example, offers up to 415Mbps until you reach 1TB of usage within a month, after which “you may notice slower speeds.” Mint’s cheapest internet plan is $30 per month if you already have a Mint phone plan.

T-Mobile’s download speed is also up to 415Mbps, but will start to slow after using 1.2TB of data. Its cheapest plan is $30 per month, which has been temporarily discounted from $55.