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[The Signal](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal) 2. Category:[ISP](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/category/isp) [ISPCategory](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/category/isp) # Ready To Break Up With Your Internet Provider? How To Get Wi-Fi For Less Published: June 28, 2023 |5 min read If you signed up for your internet plan a while ago and haven't shopped around much for something better-chances are your internet might not be as good (or as affordable) as it could be.  Getty Images #### Jump to a Section 1. [Know exactly what your plan provides](https://www.t-mobile.com#1) 2. [Shop for exactly what you need](https://www.t-mobile.com#2) 3. [Get the downlow about game-changing technologies](https://www.t-mobile.com#3) 4. [Try before you buy](https://www.t-mobile.com#4) 5. [Negotiate rates](https://www.t-mobile.com#5) 6. [Bundle and save](https://www.t-mobile.com#6) - Compartir "¿Listo para librarte de tu proveedor de Internet? How To Get Wi-Fi For Less" on X - Share "Ready To Break Up With Your Internet Provider? How To Get Wi-Fi For Less" on Facebook - Share "Ready To Break Up With Your Internet Provider? How To Get Wi-Fi For Less" on LinkedIn Advances in technologies like 5G and Wi-Fi 6, which we'll dive into later, have opened up new levels of wireless possibilities in many homes-eliminating messy wires and cables that were once needed to power your devices. Si no te parece razón suficiente para comenzar a pensar en liberarte, los contratos a largo plazo y las abultadas facturas mensuales podrían hacerte cambiar de opinión. So, if you're one of the many Americans who seem to be displeased with their internet provider, here are a few tips for finding the plan that's right for you: ## __Know exactly what your plan provides__ If you're unhappy with your internet plan, it helps to know exactly why, which will tell you what you're looking for in a new plan. Is your internet [constantly slow](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/speed/what-is-latency-in-gaming)? ¿Es el precio de tu plan de Internet o el contrato rígido lo que no te gusta? With all the new options out there, like hassle-free wireless or high-speed fiber, are you now questioning what is the best [broadband internet](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/internet-devices/what-is-broadband) for you? Nunca viene mal comparar paquetes similares de otros proveedores. Otra búsqueda rápida de "proveedores de Internet en mi área" puede arrojar resultados totalmente nuevos desde la última vez que consultaste. For instance, T-Mobile, America's fastest growing home internet provider, is offering wireless [5G Home Internet](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet) with no annual contracts and one low monthly cost. Check [here](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/eligibility) to learn more and see if T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is available at your address. If not, you can sign up for our waitlist and we will email you once 5G Internet is available! ## __Shop for exactly what you need__ A single person living alone who mostly uses the internet for browsing the web doesn't need the same internet plan as a family of five in a large house with multiple gaming consoles, connected appliances, smart TVs, computers, and mobile devices. Entonces, no hace falta pagar de más por un plan de mayor velocidad que realmente no usas. Sin embargo, si todo el tiempo te preguntas "¿Por qué el servicio de Internet es tan lento?", puede ser porque necesitas actualizar el tipo de servicio de Internet que tienes. Here's a look at the FCC's guidelines for ideal download speeds, based on usage1: - Light use, single user (email, browsing, basic video, VoIP, Internet radio) = 3 to 8 Mbps - Moderate use, 3 users (Basic + 1 high-demand application like streaming HD video, video conferencing, gaming, telecommuting) = 12 to 25 Mbps - High use, 4 or more users (Basic + more than one high-demand application running at the same time) = 25 Mbps+ If your plan offers less-than-ideal download speeds, with every device constantly clamoring for connectivity, upgrading your plan or switching providers is probably a good idea. ## __Get the downlow about game-changing technologies__ - __Wi-Fi 6.__ Wi-Fi 6 is being hailed as the next generation of Wi-Fi. While the previous iteration, [Wi-Fi 5](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/speed/is-5g-home-internet-faster-than-regular-wi-fi), was designed to handle homes with a handful of connected devices, Wi-Fi 6 is designed to handle higher volumes of traffic and more devices2. That's great news considering the average American home now has a whopping 22 connected devices3. - __5G Internet.__ 5G internet is a fixed wireless internet service that operates via cellular technology, much like your mobile phone. Por eso ahora lo ofrecen empresas que, en el pasado, quizás solamente habías considerado para tu dispositivo móvil. Unlike [cable internet](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/isp/ethernet-cables-lan-cables-home-internet), which requires coaxial or telephone cables in your home, 5G internet relies on a wireless signal, like a cell phone. Por lo tanto, el servicio 5G conecta el enrutador directamente a una torre celular. El wifi conecta un dispositivo al enrutador. Si bien no está disponible en todos lados, la cobertura 5G se está expandiendo rápidamente. For example, more than 50 million households-a third of them in rural America4-are eligible for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. You can check to [see if it's available](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/eligibility) in your area now. ### __Try before you buy__ While home internet that's powered by 5G and Wi-Fi 6 sounds amazing, making the change can be scary. Después de todo, ¿qué sucede si no te gusta? One solution is to take a home internet [test drive](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/get-started) for a couple weeks if you're not ready to commit. Since most traditional ISP plans bill monthly, you'll likely have a comfortable window to try it out. ### __Negotiate rates__ If you're happy with your current ISP and just need to upgrade your plan, you can always call your current provider and negotiate. But watch out, providers can lock you into new terms and agreements, which could extend your contract or cause you to lose certain benefits and discounts. ### Bundle and save If you have home internet service with one provider and your phone service with another, you may want to think about bundling plans. Why? Many providers offer sweet discounts when you [bundle internet and phone together](https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans/phone-home-internet-bundle). Plus, it's a lot easier to manage one bill than to juggle two separate ones each month. ### __Ready to break up with your ISP?__ Once you've found your perfect solution-whether it's one that better suits your wallet, one that offers the right bandwidth for your connected home, or both-all that's left to do is break the news to your old provider. Sin dudas, tu proveedor anterior tratará de seducirte con ofertas y descuentos, pero si investigaste bien, ya habrás elegido el mejor plan para ti. Si te amenazan con cargos por cancelación anticipada, no te preocupes. T-Mobile, for example, offers plenty of [good deals](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/deals) to sweeten the pot for those looking to switch providers. Así que haz tu tarea. Now, all that's left is to say goodbye! ##### Learn More Cost Saving Internet Tips - [How To Get Wi-Fi Without Internet](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/isp/how-to-get-internet-without-wi-fi) - [How To Find The Best Deals On Internet Service](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/isp/how-to-find-the-best-deals-on-internet-service) Sources: 1. [https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/household-broadband-guide](https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/household-broadband-guide) 2. [https://www.thebrainyinsights.com/report/wi-fi-6-market-12822](https://www.thebrainyinsights.com/report/wi-fi-6-market-12822) 3. 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