The Cheapest Cox Internet Plans: Save Money on Wi-Fi

Cox’s Go Fast plan offers 100Mbps of speed and 1,280GB of data each month.

100Mbps is a decent speed for small households, but it’s not great if you work from home or enjoy high-res gaming. And 1,280GB is equivalent to 1.25TB, which is quite a bit of data—you’re unlikely to hit the limit even if you stream ten hours a day. But you still might, and you can’t get unlimited data unless you pay $49.99 more a month. Yikes.

While the Go Fast plan isn’t the worst internet deal in the history of internet deals, it doesn’t offer as much as it could for its monthly cost of $50. At that price, we expect faster speeds, an unlimited data allotment, or an added perk to justify the expense.

Cox’s internet prices don’t automatically go up after 12 months, although some plans do automatically increase after 24 months. This isn’t true of all Cox plans, so look at the fine print in the plan you want. That’s the easiest way to find out if your plan price will automatically increase in the future.

Yes, Cox has no-contract internet. Cox no longer has formal long-term contracts, so signing on the dotted line doesn’t necessarily put you in hard-to-break commitment. However, as discussed, some of Cox’s plan prices only last 24 months. You face a potential price hike when those two years expire.

Cox’s cheapest internet plan isn’t great compared to most competitors. $50 a month for a measly 100Mbps of cable download speed isn’t a good look. Other budget provider plans from AT&T, T-Mobile, Astound, and Fios double and even triple Cox’s download speed at similar prices.

Cox comes off most favorably next to satellite and DSL providers like Starlink (which charges $120 a month for up to 100Mbps) or CenturyLink ($50 a month for 100Mbps).

Not all providers are available at all locations, so whether Cox is a good deal for you depends on what ISPs are available in your area. Enter your zip code in the box below to find out.

There are several ways that you can lower your Cox Internet bill:

• Move to a lower-speed plan
• Cut unlimited data
• Buy your own Wi-Fi equipment
• Negotiate a lower cost with Cox personnel
• Try a Cox service bundle
• Sign up for the Lifeline Program if you’re eligible
• Sign up for Cox low-income internet options Connect2Compete or ConnectAssist if you’re eligible

Go Fast is the cheapest plan, but it’s not the only Cox plan. Cox offers five different plans with speeds up to 2,000Mbps.

We think the Go Faster plan—which offers 250Mbps at $70 a month—is the best deal, even though it’s more expensive.

Want to spend the least amount of money possible to get both phone and internet service through Cox? It’s pretty simple.

1. Sign up for a Cox Mobile plan (which costs between $15 and $45 a month).
2. Sign up for a Cox Internet plan (your cheapest option is the Go Fast plan. But any plan works).
3. Get $15 off your Cox Internet plan as a Cox Mobile customer.
4. Buy doughnuts/socks/ebooks with your $15 savings each month.

Cox’s TV and internet package savings aren’t as cut and dry as the phone packages. You can get a bundle that includes both TV and internet service, but the savings depend on which internet plan you sign up for and how many TV channels you get. Here are five examples of available packages.

Here’s how to pick the right Cox internet plan for your household.

1. Think through your budget

Most Americans spend about $80 a month on Wi-Fi, but you don’t have to spend that much to get a decent connection in most cities, Cox or otherwise. Crunch some numbers to figure out a realistic monthly Wi-Fi budget, and look for plans that fit.

2. Consider how much speed you need

Different households have different internet speed needs. A small household with basic internet needs should be comfortable with the low-cost, low-speed Go Fast plan. A larger household with more intense internet usage would benefit from a swifter plan, like Go Even Faster.

3. Keep your eye out for deals

Have your heart set on a plan that’s a little expensive for you—or just looking to cut costs where you can? Internet deals are a great way to knock a few (or even a lot) of dollars off an internet plan’s price tag. Just make sure you understand your deal's terms—most expire after a set period.

4. Compare prices with other providers

Cox has its charms, but it’s not the fastest or even most cost-conscious internet service provider out there. In some cases, the best way to save money might be to go with another provider.

But how do you know what’s the best deal? Easy. Use our zip finder below to compare the speeds and prices of available internet providers in your neighborhood.