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Communication and entertainment services go hand in hand. The internet and TV duo is a must-have for most U.S. households. Both services are essential to your digital lifestyle. The reason why when you set out to look for plans and packages from cheap internet providers in your area, you must think how to best avail yourself of the offers.
Should you pick one provider for high-speed internet and another for TV, or would it be prudent to bundle services with a single vendor? Would it be better if you went a notch up and got a triple play with home phone service included? Or still more advantageous if you also included home automation and security services in a quad play? After all we know how stacking up products can get us a discounted price. And, it is only reasonable to wonder if bundled digital services can help you save like “multi-packs” in the supermarkets do.
Our discussion today intends to help you become aware of what all comes with bundled digital services, and the factors you must consider when taking the bundle-route.
As said earlier, digital service-bundles are multi-packs consisting of internet, TV, phone and home automation & security services. You can have a double play, triple play or a quad play depending on how many services you choose to include in the bundle for your home.
Service providers encourage customers to bundle because it’s a proven way for them to maximize customer lifetime value, and reduce the churn rate. Plus it creates the space to forge partnerships which make their services and products more attractive, and help them increase their market share. At the same time, a vast cross section of customers also prefers to opt for bundles with 2 or more services namely for reasons such as cost-saving, and single-source convenience.
Digital service bundles sure come in varied shapes and sizes these days, but internet and TV double plays have been more popular in recent years. Albeit in “cord-cutter homes”, internet and phone bundles also depict demand. Moreover, with smart home security becoming more of a norm, many homeowners now prefer to opt for service providers that can deliver both high-speed internet and smart security services bundled in one package.
To put it simply, the thing about bundling is it makes more sense. Both for the service provider and the consumer.
Well, while bundling has its own advantages like one-stop shopping and one-window billing, on top of the savings you can enjoy with bundle discounts, the bottom line is you must only bundle services that your home needs. Why pay for services which you do not require? After all, the essential point of bundling is cost-saving, and there is little reason why you should go for a bigger bundle when you would not be utilizing all that it offers.
For instance, if you are a cord-cutter home which only requires a high-speed internet plan with some perks included, it does not make sense to pay extra for a service you are not likely to use. But if you are a household where Cable is the preferred way to watch TV, an internet and TV bundle is the right way to go. Again, if you spend a lot on your cellular service just to connect with family and friends across the U.S., it’s only wise to include an unlimited home phone service to your internet and TV bundle. And, if you’re also looking to make your family and property safe with smart home security, including it in your digital services bundle can get you more value and convenience.
Assess what your family-home needs, and how much are you willing to spend. Then weigh up available options, so you can pick the best matching bundle. With some service providers you get the option to mix and match services and customize your bundle, while with others bundles come pretty much pre-determined. In any case, for families bundling presents a viable all-in-one digital fix.
As said earlier, service providers find it advantageous to offer bundles because discounted rates stimulate demand, and allow them to sell services and products which they may have trouble offloading otherwise. For instance, with more and more people ditching home phone in favour of cellular services, selling it at a low bundle rate, with perks like unlimited local or nationwide talk time, is one way service providers are able to generate a greater sales volume.
While some providers offer standalone services at a higher rate compared to when you bundle 2 or more, others give you added value with benefits such as a speed upgrade, waived or reduced installation fee, unlimited data, etcetera. It all depends on the service provider and the deals offered in your area.
So, Yes. It is sure cheaper to bundle internet and TV. Just how big a saving it is depends on the provider and the package you pick. And while some service providers will offer you to save with a monthly discount, others will include value-added perks to your subscription free of cost.
Spectrum standardizes its plans and packages in a simple and straightforward manner. The Double Play Select is one of the cheapest bundles in the market, which gets you 200 Mbps fast downloads and 125 TV channels. Many perks also come included such as unlimited data, free internet modem and antivirus software, access to a big On Demand library, TV and internet on the go and more. For most mid-sized families this plan can get everything done at a very competitive price point which is one reason why it is so popular.
$89.98/mo. for 12 months when bundled
Spectrum Double Play Select
Xfinity from Comcast takes pride in being the largest cable provider in the US. And is also the one service provider which is quite generous in finding ways to offer you discounts. Promo bundle offers from Xfinity come with AutoPay and paperless billing discount included, and each includes a bundle discount as well. While for the most part discounted offers are available with a 1 or 2 year term agreement, you should not think of that as a negative. Xfinity Internet with its xFi WiFi and Xfinity X1 TV services are unlikely to give you reason to feel.
Blast! EXTRA DOUBLE PLAY
$80/mo.
for 24 months with 2-Year Term Agreement. AutoPay & paperless billing required.
Subscribe to Xfinity Double Play in Florida
STANDARD DOUBLE PLAY
$79.99/mo.
for the first 12 mos. $89.99/mo. for months 13-24 with 2-Year Agreement. Includes $10/mo. automatic payments and paperless billing discount for 24 months.
Subscribe to Xfinity Double Play in Connecticut
X1 SAVER PRO DOUBLE PLAY
$69.99/mo.
for the first 12 mos. with 1-Year Agreement. Includes $10/mo. automatic payments and paperless billing discount for 12 months.
Subscribe to Xfinity Double Play in California
Suddenlink double plays are packed with value in addition to the discount you get with bundle rates and on standard installation. Select TV from Suddenlink comes packed with 290 channels including Disney Jr., Hallmark Drama and STARZENCORE. And with 200 Mbps downloads you also get to enjoy unlimited data. The package is perfect for a mid sized household where adults work from home, kids attend online school, and internet is also consumed for streaming TV and gaming, among other things.
Suddenlink Select TV Internet 200
$103.99/mo.
for the first 12 mos. plus taxes w/AutoPay and Paperless Bill
Subscribe to Suddenlink Double Play TV Internet
Super-fast internet delivered over a hybrid Fiber-Coaxial network, an extensive channel lineup, unlimited data, no annual contracts, and more. That is what Optimum double play packages get you. Optimum Core TV with Internet 300 is a package carefully designed for standard household usage in the majority of American homes. It is ideal for high-speed internet requirements, such as streaming and gaming. And keeps everyone happy with 220 channels including TNT, HGTV, ESPN, USA Network and more.
Optimum Core TV Internet 300
$98.99/mo.
for the first 12 mos. plus taxes w/AutoPay and Paperless Bill
Subscribe to Optimum Double Play TV Internet
AT&T Fiber finds a perfect match in the DIRECTV service. When you bundle super reliable and fast AT&T Fiber with the All-Included ENTERTAINMENT package from DIRECTV (Satellite), you can enjoy a bundle of perks as well. AT&T Fiber comes with top-rated customer satisfaction, peak time consistent speeds and 99% proven reliability. While DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT gives you 160 channels, 40,000 On Demand titles, a FREE Genie HD DVR, and a limited time subscription to premium networks. This double play truly gets you the best of both worlds in terms of connectivity and entertainment!
DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT All-Included with AT&T Fiber 300
$99.99/mo.
for the first 12 mos. plus taxes & fees w/24-mo. agmt. Autopay & Paperless bill req’d. Prices higher in 2nd year.
Bundle AT&T Fiber with DIRECTV
Now that you know exactly what to expect in terms of discounts and perks when you bundle digital services for your home, we hope you will be able to evaluate available options better. Bundling internet and TV is sure a cheaper option for families to go for, but if you are relying solely on the internet for connectivity and entertainment, there is little sense in adding services you are not likely to utilize.
To determine which TV & internet offers are available in your area, call at 1-855-349-9328. You can then narrow down to the one package which fits your household needs the best, with pro advice from experts.
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