The Clark Howard Podcast
12.19.24 SAVE On Internet Service / American Train Travel
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Quick takeaways
- Many consumers overpay for home internet as they often select higher speeds than necessary, leading to increased monthly costs.
- American train travel is witnessing a revival with more passengers opting for Amtrak, signaling improvements in U.S. rail services.
Deep dives
Understanding Internet Costs
Many consumers may not realize that they often overpay for home internet services due to aggressive marketing strategies from major providers. Companies like AT&T and Comcast typically lure customers in with low introductory rates for high-speed internet, which then skyrocket to much higher prices after a promotional period ends. In contrast, newer providers such as Google with G-Fiber, as well as T-Mobile and Verizon with their wireless home internet services, can offer significantly lower rates while still providing adequate speeds for most households. It’s important for consumers to assess their actual internet needs, as speeds of 100 to 300 Mbps are generally sufficient for streaming, working from home, or general browsing without the high monthly fees of one gigabit service.
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