Quantum Fiber Low-Income Internet Guide

The Simply Fiber Internet plan is Quantum Fiber’s low-income internet option. Simply Fiber Internet offers high-speed connectivity for just $30 a month.

Simply Fiber Internet includes the following:

• 200Mbps of fiber internet speed
• Free equipment
• No annual contract
• No cancellation fee
• 9% reliability (according to Quantum Fiber)

The Affordable Connectivity Program used to provide struggling households with financial internet assistance, but when it concluded, some families were left foundering. Simply Fiber Internet is an excellent alternative to low-income internet programs (although some still exist after the ACP’s expiration).

To qualify for Simply Fiber Internet, a member of your household needs to participate in one of these programs:

• Federal Public Housing Assistance (PHA)
• HeadStart
• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• Medicare
• National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Social Security Income (SSI)
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
• Veteran's Pension or Survivor's Benefits

Simply Fiber is exactly what it sounds like: Basic fiber internet that covers all your standard internet needs. It even includes free equipment.

Simply Fiber has the fastest speed I’ve seen with a low-income plan—Its 200Mbps speed is a particularly good deal. I typically recommend 300Mbps to 500Mbps for every household, so Simply Fiber falls slightly short of that standard. Still, 200Mbps isn’t bad—it’s double the pace required for a high-speed internet connection.

If you don’t qualify for Simply Fiber Internet, you might still be able to sign up for Quantum Fiber. Quantum offers a couple of plans with relatively low prices, like the 200 Mbps plan that starts at $45 a month plus tax. (Quantum Fiber plans and prices vary based on location, so not every option is available everywhere.)

Check out Quantum Fiber’s regular plans in this nifty table.

While these plans certainly cost more than Simply Fiber Internet, they’re still a decent deal, especially considering that the average monthly cost of fiber internet is $81.27. I’m especially partial to the 500 Mbps plan; 500Mbps for $55 a month plus tax is an excellent deal that liberally covers the internet needs of most households.

But if that’s too expensive for you, there are bound to be cheaper internet options at your location.

To apply for Simply Fiber Internet, check if you’re in a Quantum Fiber service area. Once you confirm your location, complete a quick eligibility form and purchase your Simply Fiber Internet plan. Easy-peasy.

Even if you can’t get a low-income plan from Quantum Fiber, there are ways to still get a great deal on high-speed internet for an affordable price.

Most of Quantum Fiber’s plans provide internet speeds of 940Mbps, but most households need around 500Mbps. So if you have a higher-speed plan, you might be able to save money by downgrading to a slower (and cheaper!) option.

Sometimes internet service providers cut you a deal if you call and ask nicely, so you may be able to save money if you reach out to Quantum directly. Just let the rep know that you’d like to keep the service but may be financially unable to, then see what happens.

While Quantum Fiber is a good deal, it may not be the best deal at your address. Enter your zip code below to learn what internet service can save you the most money.