Backup internet, compared by what it costs to keep ready.
Standby cost is the monthly price of having a second line waiting. Sorted cheapest first.
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All backup add-ons
| Option | Standby cost/mo | What you get | Network | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet Backup | $20/mo$20/month with AutoPay, plus taxes and fees | 100 hours of data a month | T-Mobile | 5G backupT-Mobile Fiber or any other provider | View |
| Frontier Unbreakable Wi-Fi | $25/mo | 130GB per billing cycle | Cellular, carrier not named | 4G LTE backupFrontier Fiber only | View |
| Spectrum Invincible WiFi | $30/moIncluded with Internet 2 Gig; $20/mo with Internet 1 Gig or when bundled | Unlimited; may be network-managed during heavy congestion | Cellular, carrier not named | 5G backupSpectrum Internet plans | View |
| Verizon Wi-Fi Backup | $30/mo$20/mo with Auto Pay and a Verizon mobile plan; $25/mo with Auto Pay and no mobile plan | Unlimited data on seven 24-hour periods a month | Verizon | Cable or fiber from any provider | View |
How we check
- Each figure is copied from the provider's own page, with the words it came from and the date we read it.
- "Not published" means the page doesn't state it. We never fill a gap with a guess.
- A price that needs a discount, such as Auto Pay or a mobile plan, is shown at the standard price, with the condition under it.
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