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By Consumer Team | 06 Sept. 2017

Are Internet-Cable Packages Worth It?

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Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, you know how important it is to have high speed WiFi and access to your favorite channels. Unfortunately, paying for either of these services separately can be troublesome and expensive. This is why a lot of people are interested in bundling their cable and internet services. Many internet and cable companies provide this bundling opportunity, but you might be wondering if it’s even worth it.

Are They Worth It?

The short answer is that, yes, bundling your internet with your cable services is well worth it. The majority of these companies offer a more reasonable price for the services when you combine. The reason for this is due to the fact the company sees that you’re getting two services by their agency, which lets them know that you’re a more loyal customer and willing to pay more for additional options. In short, the company is still making more money by taking you on as a client of multiple services, despite offering a discount for said services.

Do You Save Money?

You can definitely save money by bundling your high speed WiFi with your cable using the same company. The key is to contact several companies and get a feel for what they are offering. You can also go online and check out the company’s website to see what they are offering. They will typically have their prices clearly represented on their websites, so it’ll be easy to know what you’ll be paying before even signing up for the service. If the company you’re looking to go with does not offer bundled services, it’s important to keep looking for one that does.

Benefits of Bundling

One of the major benefits of bundling your services is the ability to save money. You’re getting multiple services with the same company, so they are able to offer everything to you at a more discounted price. Another advantage to bundling your cable and internet with the same company is that it will be easier for you to pay the bill each and every month. Instead of having to send multiple payments to different companies, you have one company providing all of your services on one clean and easy to read bill.

Companies that Offer Bundles

The vast majority of cable companies out there do offer bundled services. Some of these companies include AT&T, XFinity, Charter, Cox, Spectrum, Comcast, Cable One and DirecTV. Not all of these companies will be available in your area, so it’s imperative that you contact your local provider to see if they bundle packages. You will want to compare multiple providers, if you have several in your area, to get the best price. One of the worst things you can do is to go with the first company you contact because you may not be getting the best price.

Bundling internet with cable is a great way to save money and make bill paying more convenient. No matter which company you choose to go with, you’ll be glad you decided to bundle services within your home or apartment. The same company can come and do the installation of both on the same day, saving you even more time and hassle when compared to getting both services installed separately.