The Cable-Sized Question: A Bundle or an Internet-Only Service?

When you call a cable internet provider to order a home internet service, you can pretty much be guaranteed to hear an impressive sales pitch about why you should go for a bundle instead of an internet-only service plan. And while the pitch may sound convincing, is opting for the bundle “actually” any good for you?

It depends…

Honestly, there isn’t any one answer to the question.

There’s no doubting the fact that a bundle can cost you significantly less than an internet-only plan, especially if you (and your family) like watching TV regularly.

Add other perks that can be added to a bundle, along with the TV package, such as home security, home automation and Smart TV, and you’re looking at big savings in comparison to if you go for each of these services separately.

Furthermore, with a service bundle, you’re also less likely to exceed your internet data cap—a common problem with internet-only plans when used for streaming HD content.

With all that said, a bundle can “also” be an expensive option for you if you don’t really need those additional services with the internet. 

A simple, plain internet is often good enough for customers who don’t have a large family, and who don’t want much TV.

But their occasional binge-watching marathons?!

Well, they’re easily satisfied through subscriptions such as Sling.

Only when the number of streams increase, and the kids go hell-bent on grabbing the fun for themselves, that’s when you can find entertainment too expensive on the internet.

The right option for you

The advantages and disadvantages of both bundle and internet-only service plans are clear from the above discussion.

However, if you’re still confused as to which option would work best for you, we’d suggest that you start with an internet-only plan and see how you feel about it.

If after a few months, you’re satisfied with the service of your internet provider, and feel the need to push for other services, you can then sign up for a bundle.

Remember: It’s always cheaper to add services to a bundle than buying a bundle with lots of services and later cancelling them.

We wish you good luck with your home cable internet service shopping!

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