Best holiday home internet deals – CNET [CNET]

We get it. You’re burnt out after being on the hunt for great discounts on the newest phones, biggest TVs, most clever toys or the glitzy new doodad you saw on YouTube. You might still be seeking out the best holiday deals available. But don’t sleep on the deals coming from the internet service providers in your area. Those ISPs probably aren’t top of your mind, but should be. This is a sneaky-good time to score a deal on internet service. How can you take advantage of all the great smart home gifts you just bought if your internet connection is lousy? 

When we chatted with EarthLink CEO Glenn Goad for our deep dive on how to negotiate with your ISP, he passed along several insights. Most important? Be prepared. 

“It’s a great time for promotions, offers and incentives,” Goad said, pointing out how the arrival of new competitors like Starlink and the emergence of new technologies like 5G have forced ISPs to go big to win customers or even keep hold of existing ones. 

“But,” he added, it’s “also a time where you may not get the hand-holding or the time you want to research.” 

That’s where we can help. ISP deals might not be on your radar, but they’re definitely on ours. Whether you currently have a data cap you want to shed or perhaps are looking for a plan with a little more download speed, we may be able to point you to a deal that makes sense for you.

One little disclaimer. We say it all the time with our ISP reviews, but it bears repeating: There may be a provider out there with a seemingly perfect plan for your household but said ISP is not available at your address. It can be frustrating. But with the expansion of satellite internet service and 5G home internet options, your choices may slowly but surely begin to expand.

Here’s our list of remaining Cyber Week broadband deals. 

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