Every month, internet providers roll out fresh deals to win you over — free Samsung TVs, $300 gift cards, 5-year price locks, and free streaming subscriptions. We track every single one so you don’t miss the good stuff.
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What’s Hot in March 2026: The Deals Worth Grabbing Right Now
March is shaping up to be one of the most competitive months we’ve seen for new customer deals. Providers are throwing everything at the wall — hardware, streaming subscriptions, multi-year price locks, and straight-up cash back. The trick is knowing which deals actually save you money versus the ones that just look flashy.
We’ve been tracking ISP promotions monthly since this guide launched, and honestly? The deals keep getting better. Here’s what caught our attention this month.
Free Hardware
TVs & Tablets
Gift Cards
Up to $300
Price Locks
Up to 5 Years
Free Streaming
Hulu, HBO, Peacock
Types of New Customer Deals You’ll See
Before diving into specific providers, it helps to know what kinds of deals are out there. Not all promotions are created equal — a flashy gift card might be worth less than a simple price lock over three years.
Price Lock Guarantee
Your monthly rate stays fixed for 2–5 years. No surprise hikes. This is the most valuable deal type long-term.
Prepaid Gift Cards
Visa or Mastercard gift cards worth $100–$300. Usually arrives 6–8 weeks after signup. Basically free money.
Free Hardware
Free TVs, tablets, gaming consoles, or Wi-Fi mesh systems. Verizon leads here with Samsung TVs on Gig plans.
Streaming Bundles
Free access to Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Peacock, Disney+ and more for 6–24 months. Saves $10–$30/mo.
Mobile Bundle Discounts
Bundle home internet with phone service for $10–$25/mo off. T-Mobile, Verizon, and Xfinity all offer this.
Free Months of Service
Some providers offer 1–6 months free. Frontier leads with 6 months free on Gig plans when bundled with Verizon Mobile.
Best New Customer Deals — March 2026
Here’s every major ISP deal worth considering this month, broken down with real numbers so you know exactly what you’re getting.
FIBER
Fiber · 9 States + D.C.
$50
/month300–2,300 Mbps symmetrical
🎁 Free Samsung 43″ TV OR Galaxy Tab S10 + $15/mo off for 3 years on Gig plans · Offer ends 4/1/26
- Choose: free TV, free tablet, or $540 bill savings
- Router + Whole-Home Wi-Fi included free
- 3–5 year price guarantee
- No data caps, no contracts
- Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ bundle perk on Gig+
- YouTube TV at $62.99/mo (first 6 months)
- Netflix + HBO Max from $10/mo add-on
5G WIRELESS
5G · Nationwide
$50
/month133–415 Mbps typical
🎁 Up to $300 gift card + 5-year price guarantee + Hulu & Paramount+ on All-In plan
- $300 prepaid Mastercard on premium tiers
- 5-year price lock on all plans
- Hulu + Paramount+ included (All-In plan)
- Free Wi-Fi gateway, $0 installation
- $35/mo when bundled with phone plan
- No contract, 15-day money-back guarantee
- 24/7 tech support via TechEdge Suite
CABLE
Cable · 41 States
$40
/month300–2,000 Mbps
🎁 5-year price lock + Peacock Premium free + Xfinity Rewards + free unlimited mobile line (1 year)
- $40/mo for 300 Mbps locked for 5 years
- 1 Gig for $60/mo locked for 5 years
- Peacock Premium included (up to 3 yrs)
- Free unlimited Xfinity Mobile line (12 months)
- Xfinity Rewards: merch, free movies, perks
- No data caps, no contracts
- Earn $500/yr via referral program
FIBER
Fiber · 25 States
$50
/month500–7,000 Mbps symmetrical
🎁 6 months FREE on Gig plans with Verizon Mobile + free install + Netflix & Pro Wi-Fi bundle savings
- $0/mo for 6 months on 1 Gig with Verizon Mobile
- Save $95 on Netflix + Pro Wi-Fi Bundle
- Save $120 on first year of YouTube TV
- Free professional installation
- Free Amazon eero router included
- No data caps, no equipment fees
- eero Max 7 included on 5 & 7 Gig plans
CABLE
Cable · 42 States
$50
/month500–1,000 Mbps
🎁 Free Unlimited Mobile line (1 year) + 10 streaming services with TV bundle + contract buyout up to $500
- 1 free Unlimited Mobile line for 12 months
- Advanced WiFi included with Internet + Mobile
- Disney+, HBO Max, ESPN+ with TV bundles
- Contract buyout: up to $500 ETF covered
- Save $30/mo on Internet + TV bundle
- Free modem, no data caps
- No annual contracts
FIBER
Fiber · 21 States
$55
/month300–5,000 Mbps symmetrical
🎁 $10/mo off for 12 months (all fiber plans) + $200 Visa reward card on 2 & 5 Gig + 20% off with wireless
- $10/mo off first 12 months (through March)
- $200 Visa Reward Card on premium plans
- 20% off fiber when bundled with AT&T wireless
- $250 referral bill credit
- Equipment included in price, no rental
- Unlimited data, no contracts
- Largest US fiber network (30M+ homes)
FIBER/CABLE
Fiber & Cable · 21 States
$40
/month300–8,000 Mbps
🎁 Free iPhone 17 + HBO Max (12 months) + 5-year price lock + 3 months free on 1 Gig plan
- Free iPhone 17 with 1 Gig Internet
- HBO Max included for 12 months
- 5-year price lock guarantee
- 3 months free internet on 1 Gig plan
- Netflix with ads on 500 Mbps+ plans
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- No data caps, unlimited usage
FIBER
Fiber · 20 Metro Areas
$70
/month (1 Gbps)1,000–8,000 Mbps symmetrical
🎁 Free professional install + no price hikes ever + no contracts + 99.98% uptime guarantee
- Free professional installation
- Free equipment — no rental fees ever
- True symmetrical gigabit+ speeds
- No price increases — what you see is what you pay
- 99.98% uptime — industry best
- No contracts, cancel anytime
- Multi-gig plans up to 8 Gbps available
CABLE/FIBER
Cable & Fiber · 10 States
$30
/month300–1,500 Mbps Gig WiFi + Mobile bundle)
🎁 Up to $200 gift card + free unlimited mobile (12 months) + 3-year price lock · Code: HELLO2026
- $200 gift card on Gig & 1.5 Gig plans
- Free unlimited mobile service for 12 months
- 3-year price lock guarantee
- No data caps on any plan
- Free modem included
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- $100 referral credit (up to $1,200/year)
FIBER
Fiber · 20 States
$55
/month500–2,000 Mbps
🎁 $200 reward card on Gig plans + free Wi-Fi 7 router included + no contracts
- $200 reward card on gigabit plans
- Free Wi-Fi 7 router included (Gig+)
- No annual contracts
- No data caps
- Free professional installation
- Price stability — no annual hikes
- Expanding fiber network rapidly
Full Deal Comparison Table — March 2026
Here’s every provider side-by-side, with the actual dollar value of each deal so you can compare apples to apples. We calculated the estimated first-year savings including all freebies, discounts, and gift cards.
| Provider | Type | Starting Price | Top Freebie | Price Lock | Gift Card | Est. Deal Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Fios | Fiber | $50/mo | Free Samsung TV ($400) | 3–5 years | — | $940+ |
| T-Mobile 5G | 5G | $50/mo | Hulu + Paramount+ free | 5 years | Up to $300 | $660+ |
| Xfinity | Cable | $40/mo | Peacock + free mobile line | 5 years | — | $530+ |
| Frontier Fiber | Fiber | $50/mo | 6 months free (with mobile) | 12-mo promo | — | $600+ |
| Optimum | Fiber | $40/mo | Free iPhone 17 + HBO Max | 5 years | — | $1,100+ |
| AT&T Fiber | Fiber | $55/mo | $10/mo off 12 months | — | Up to $200 | $320+ |
| Spectrum | Cable | $50/mo | Free mobile line + streaming | 12 months | — | $600+ |
| Astound | Cable | $30/mo* | Free mobile (12 months) | 3 years | Up to $200 | $800+ |
| Google Fiber | Fiber | $70/mo | Free install + equipment | No hikes ever | — | $200+ |
| Brightspeed | Fiber | $55/mo | Free Wi-Fi 7 router | — | Up to $200 | $400+ |
Astound $30/mo price requires bundling with Astound Mobile. Standalone internet starts at $40/mo. Deal values are estimated first-year totals including freebies, credits, and gift card amounts. Actual savings vary by plan and location.
How to Actually Get the Best Deal (Not Just the Flashiest One)
A $200 gift card sounds great, but a 5-year price lock saves you way more. If your plan avoids even a $10/month price hike, that’s $600 in savings over 5 years. Xfinity’s 5-year lock at $40/mo and T-Mobile’s 5-year lock at $50/mo are the standout values this month.
Providers discount home internet when you add mobile service. But make sure the mobile plan itself is competitive. T-Mobile saves you $15/mo on internet when bundled (bringing it to $35), while Xfinity gives you a free Unlimited mobile line for a year — that’s roughly $480 in free cell service.
A $30/month plan that jumps to $75 after 12 months costs more over 3 years than a $50/month plan with a price lock. Do the math before you sign up. Providers like Google Fiber, Verizon Fios, and T-Mobile are transparent about pricing — what you see is what you keep paying.
Verizon’s free Samsung TV deal expires April 1, 2026. AT&T’s $10/mo discount ends at the end of March. Xfinity’s current mobile line promo has shifting deadlines. If you see a deal you like, don’t wait — most of these are updated or replaced monthly.
Our Verdict
This month’s deals are exceptionally strong across the board. If you have fiber available at your address, Verizon Fios is the clear winner with a free Samsung TV or tablet plus a multi-year price lock — that’s easily $900+ in total value. For cable, Xfinity’s 5-year price lock at $40/month is hard to argue with, especially when they throw in Peacock Premium and a free mobile line.
If you’re looking for no-hassle value, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet gives you a plug-and-play setup with a 5-year price lock and gift card — all for $50/month with zero upfront costs. And don’t sleep on Optimum if it’s in your area — a free iPhone 17 is a legitimately wild perk for signing up for internet.
Verizon Fios — Free TV + 3-year lock (ends 4/1)
T-Mobile 5G — $300 card + 5-year lock + streaming
Xfinity — $40/mo locked 5 years + Peacock + mobile
Optimum — Free iPhone 17 + HBO Max + 3 months free
Frequently Asked Questions
Most providers update their promotions monthly, though some deals (like Xfinity’s 5-year price lock) run for several months straight. Hardware giveaways like Verizon’s free TV tend to be limited-time and expire on specific dates. We update this guide at the beginning of each month to capture every new deal. If a deal expires mid-month, we note the expiration date so you can act fast.
Usually, no — “new customer” deals require that you haven’t had service from that provider in the last 30–90 days (varies by ISP). Spectrum requires 30 days without service, while others may require 60–90 days. One workaround: sign up under a different household member’s name if they haven’t been a subscriber. Some providers like T-Mobile also extend strong deals to returning customers through separate win-back promotions.
A price lock means your monthly rate stays the same for the guaranteed period (typically 2–5 years), regardless of any rate increases the provider implements. This is extremely valuable — cable providers historically raise prices $10–$25/month after the first year. A 5-year lock on a $50/month plan saves you $600–$1,500 compared to an unlocked plan that increases annually. T-Mobile, Xfinity, Verizon Fios, and Optimum all currently offer multi-year price locks.
Most providers require you to: (1) sign up for a qualifying plan, (2) keep the service active in good standing for 60–90 days, and (3) redeem the offer through a specific website or email link within a set window (usually 60 days after qualifying). Verizon sends a redemption email for Samsung hardware. T-Mobile gift cards typically arrive within 6–8 weeks. Always check your email (including spam folder) for redemption instructions after signing up, and mark the deadline on your calendar so you don’t miss it.
It depends on whether you’d pay for both services anyway. If you already have T-Mobile phone service, adding home internet for $35/month (vs. $50 standalone) is an easy win — that’s $180/year in savings. But don’t sign up for a pricey phone plan just to get an internet discount. Do the math: if the combined bundle costs more than your current phone + internet total, it’s not a deal regardless of the “savings” advertised.
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is by far the best option for renters. There’s no installation, no contract, no early termination fee, and you can literally unplug the gateway and take it to your new place. The 15-day money-back guarantee means zero risk. Verizon 5G Home is similar. Avoid fiber providers if you move often — fiber installation takes time and the service may not be available at your next address.
Yes, but it works better with cable providers than fiber. Call the provider’s sales department (not customer service) and mention competitor pricing. Saying “Frontier offers me 500 Mbps for $50 with free installation” can often get cable providers to waive installation fees or offer a better promotional rate. Fiber providers like Google Fiber and Frontier already have aggressive transparent pricing, so there’s less room to negotiate. The best time to negotiate is at the end of your promotional period when the provider wants to keep you.
Yes. AT&T’s Access program offers internet from $30/month with free installation and no equipment fees for qualifying households. Xfinity Internet Essentials provides 75 Mbps for $14.95/month. Spectrum Internet Assist offers discounted service for SSI recipients, low-income families, and seniors 65+. The federal ACP program ended in April 2024, but these provider-specific programs continue independently. Eligibility typically requires participation in SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, or similar programs.
Last updated March 2026. All prices, deals, and promotional offers are based on currently advertised rates as of publication and may change without notice. Deal values are estimated based on publicly available information and may vary by location, plan selection, and individual eligibility. “New customer” definitions vary by provider — check specific terms before ordering. Hardware promotions (TVs, tablets, phones) may require keeping service active for a minimum period; early cancellation may result in chargeback of promotional device value. We are not affiliated with any internet service provider mentioned in this guide.
