Best Internet Deals of the Week: May 11–18
The best sweet-spot internet plans for high speed and low cost
May 15, 2026 | Share 
Deals, Internet Buying Guides
The best deal isn’t always a limited-time promo code or a gift card that’s easy to lose. Often, the biggest win is finding the sweet spot: the exact speed you need for the right price. While massive speed tiers may seem inherently better, these 300Mbps plans offer more than enough power for the average household’s streaming, gaming, and work-from-home needs. These plans are the perfect way to get premium performance without paying for bandwidth you’ll never touch.
The best deal of the week!
T-Mobile Fiber 300*
T-Mobile wins as our favorite 300Mbps plan for a few reasons: symmetrical speeds, unlimited data, and no contracts or cancellation fees. T-Mobile will also include your installation and Wi-Fi router. This plan is flexible and high-value at only $45 per month, so if it’s available in your area, we think it’s a worthwhile investment.
* See T-Mobile disclaimer.
The best 300Mbps internet plans
Great internet doesn’t have to come with a massive price tag. Supporting everything from remote work to 4K movie nights, these 300Mbps plans offer the perfect mix of speed and savings.
AT&T Internet 300*
AT&T Internet 300 is a quality choice as well. With the consistency of fiber at a $55 monthly rate, you get matched upload and download speeds, unlimited data, and you won’t have to deal with any pesky annual contracts.
* See AT&T disclaimer.
Xfinity 300 Mbps*
Xfinity ’s 300 Mbps plan also delivers solid speeds, at a $40 monthly price point. You won’t have to worry about overage fees thanks to the unlimited data, and the lack of a term contract means you can stay as flexible as you need to.
* See Xfinity disclaimer.
Optimum 300 Mbps internet*
We consider this Optimum plan a winner for a few reasons: a stand-out $25 monthly price point, unlimited data, and no contracts or cancellation fees. See if you can get this one in your area.
* See Optimum disclaimer.
Mediacom Internet 300*
Another great option available is Mediacom ’s $30 Internet 300 plan. It keeps its promotional price for two years, has unlimited data, and requires no long-term contracts. Just keep in mind there is a one-time $75 installation fee to get started.
* See Mediacom disclaimer.
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Last week’s deals
If you’re looking for a more traditional style of deal to rock your socks off, you’re in luck! We compile the best deals every single week. Last week, there were some fun ones, like the one below for example:
- Get a $200 AT&T Visa® Reward Card with purchase of AT&T Fiber
Check out last week’s deals roundup to see what you missed!
FAQ about deals
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Methodology
To find the sweet spot this week, we looked past the flashy marketing to see which plans actually give you the most for your money. We dig into the fine print to watch out for hidden gotchas that can sneakily drive up your bill. We specifically prioritize providers that offer straightforward and consistent pricing, so you can have a better idea of how long your deal will actually feel like one. Our overarching goal is to recommend plans that easily handle a house full of daily internet use without making you pay for extra speed you’ll never actually use.
Plans disclaimers
T-Mobile Fiber plans
Fiber 300 |Fiber 1 Gig | Fiber 2 Gig — w/AutoPay taxes and fees apply.
Fiber Founders Club — Founders Club with 10-year Price Guarantee. With AutoPay. In select locations only. Exclusions like taxes and fees apply.
AT&T Fiber plans
Internet 100 — N/A
Internet 300 | Internet 500 | Internet 2000 | Internet 5000 — Price includes $10/mo. discount when you sign up for paperless billing and AutoPay with a debit card or bank account. Or $5/mo. with a credit card.
Internet 1000 — New AT&T Fiber customers will receive $15 off the monthly recurring charge for 12 mos on an AT&T Fiber plan (300Mbps or higher). $10/mo if enrolled in Autopay & paperless billing w/ your bank account or the AT&T Points Plus® Card from Citi. Discount reduced to $5/mo when enrolled with a debit card. No discount if enrolled with any other credit card.
Xfinity plans
300 Mbps — For 12 months, no term contract. Restrictions apply. Autopay w/ stored bank account and paperless billing req’d. Taxes and fees extra and subj. to change. Reduced speeds after 30 GB of usage/line. Data thresholds may vary.
All other plans — N/A
Optimum plans
300 Mbps Internet — w/ $10/mo. elig. Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas.
500 Mbps Internet — w/ $10/mo. elig. Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. HBO Max Basic With Ads plan auto renews after 6 mo. at the then prevailing rate (currently $10.99/mo.). Pricing sbjct to change. Terms apply.
1 Gig Internet — w/ $10/mo. elig. Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection up to 940 Mbps. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. HBO Max Basic With Ads plan auto renews after 12 mo. at the then prevailing rate (currently $10.99/mo.). Pricing sbjct to change. Terms apply.
2 Gig Internet | 8 Gig Fiber Internet — w/ $10/mo. elig. Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. HBO Max Basic With Ads plan auto renews after 12 mo. at the then prevailing rate (currently $10.99/mo.). Pricing sbjct to change. Terms apply.
Mediacom plans
Internet 300 — 2-year promotional period. Includes Internet 300, modem and eero 6. Advertised prices include a $10/mo discount for accounts enrolled in autopay + paperless billing and do not include one-time $75 installation fee, $25 activation fee or monthly taxes. After promotional period, then-current standard rates for services and equipment will apply; additional promotional discounts may be available.
Internet 1 Gig — 3-year promotional period. Includes 1 Gig Internet, modem and eero 7. Advertised prices include a $10/mo discount for accounts enrolled in autopay + paperless billing and do not include one-time $75 installation fee, $25 activation fee or monthly taxes. After promotional period, then-current standard rates for services and equipment will apply; additional promotional discounts may be available.
Internet 2 Gig — 3-year promotional period. Includes 2 Gig Internet, modem and two eero 7 devices. Advertised price includes a $10/mo discount for accounts enrolled in autopay + paperless billing; it does not include one-time $75 installation fee, $25 activation fee or monthly taxes. After 3 years, then-current standard rates for 2 Gig Internet, modem and two eero 7 devices will apply; additional promotional discounts may be available. Offer requires keeping all services and equipment in the package; if any service or equipment in package cancelled, the offer is terminated and then-current standard rates will apply to any services or equipment kept.
Author - Hannah Haynes
Hannah Haynes is a recent graduate from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication. She brings years of journalistic and native language experience to her role in compliance at HighSpeedInternet.com, where she prioritizes clarity and consistency in both English and Spanish. Outside of work, you’ll likely find her at the movie theater– popcorn in hand, catching all of the latest releases.
Editor - Jessica Brooksby
Jessica loves bringing her passion for the written word and her love of tech into one space at HighSpeedInternet.com. She works with the team’s writers to revise strong, user-focused content so every reader can find the tech that works for them. Jessica has a bachelor’s degree in English from Utah Valley University and seven years of creative and editorial experience. Outside of work, she spends her time gaming, reading, painting, and buying an excessive amount of Legend of Zelda merchandise.
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