What Do You Actually Pay for Verizon Internet?
Find out what to expect on your monthly bill
Sep 5, 2024 | Share 
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Verizon bills match up with advertised prices. Whether you have fiber, LTE Home, or 5G Home Internet from the company, your monthly bills will be free of the extra fees you might find with competing internet providers.
That’s because Verizon doesn’t charge for Wi-Fi equipment and folds taxes and fees into standard monthly pricing.
On this page: Your first bill | Your monthly bill | Fees on mobile and TV | Deals | Rate hikes | How Verizon compares | Learn more | FAQ
On this page:
- Your first bill
- Your monthly bill
- Fees on mobile and TV
- Deals
- Rate hikes
- How Verizon compares
- Learn more
- FAQ
Your first Verizon internet bill
Expect to pay more on your first bill than you will on your regular monthly bill. First, activation or installation fees could be added to your bill (but are sometimes waived if you order online). Check your broadband nutrition label during checkout to see what you’ll be charged.
Second, there will be prorated charges for a partial month of service. If you start on July 26, for example, your first bill will include August and five days of service for July.
Third, you could be charged a deposit worth up to $250 if you fail a mandatory credit check.
Finally, it’s possible your first bill won’t show the $10 discount for signing up for autopay and paperless billing, but you may receive a credit down the line.
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Your monthly Verizon internet bill
After your first month, your Verizon internet bill should match advertised prices. Most of the time, all taxes and fees are part of the total price. In comparison, almost all other providers charge more than they advertise.
If you use add-on services with Verizon, these charges will also show up on monthly bills. You could see line items for Netflix and Max, the Disney Bundle, YouTube Premium, or even data storage and a tech support plan.
Billing for Verizon mobile and TV services
Unfortunately, billing is more complicated for Verizon Fios TV and mobile. If you also purchased other Verizon services, like Verizon Fios TV or Verizon Mobile, you’ll see these charges on your bill.
Additional fees on Verizon Fios TV:
- Movie rentals and pay-per-view charges
- Broadcast TV fee
- Regional sports fees
- Set-top box fees (if you have more than one)
Additional fees on voice and mobile bills from Verizon:
- Government taxes and surcharges
- Device and accessory charges
- Verizon wireless surcharges, which include a regulatory charge
If you have Verizon 5G or LTE home internet, you may not be able to add Verizon Fios TV. But you might not want to, anyway.
That’s because you can add YouTube TV to any Verizon internet plan (including Fios). If you do, you’ll pay just the advertised price plus taxes—no broadcast or sport fees included. You’ll even get a $10 monthly discount for the first year of service.
You can also buy a $69 Stream TV from Verizon when you sign up, but there’s no rental option. If you do, you might be charged sales taxes.
Verizon internet plans and prices
Verizon offers three Fios plans on its fiber network, two plans on its 5G home internet network, and two plans on its LTE home internet network. The company’s biggest fiber footprint is in the Northeast. Verizon LTE is widely available in rural areas, and Verizon 5G is available in cities and suburbs in many other parts of the country.
Fiber only reaches certain addresses, though, so you’ll need to give Verizon yours to see if your home is eligible. For 5G and LTE, availability is dependent on how busy the network is in any given neighborhood, so you might not be able to get service even if your neighbor has it.
Click below to get started on the Verizon site.
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Best Verizon LTE plan
LTE Home- Price: $60.00/mo.*
w/ Auto Pay - Speeds: Up to 50Mbps
- Data: Unlimited
- Price: $60.00/mo.*
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Best Verizon 5G plan
5G Home with Mobile Plan Premium
- Price: $35.00/mo.†
w/Auto Pay and select 5G mobile plans - Speeds: Up to 300Mbps
- Data: Unlimited
- Price: $35.00/mo.†
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Best Verizon Fios plan
Fios 500 Mbps
- Price: $74.99/mo. ‡
w/ Auto Pay - Speeds: Up to 500Mbps
- Data: Unlimited
- Price: $74.99/mo. ‡
Data as of 8/22/2024. Prices and fees vary by region and are subject to change.
See disclaimers.
How to save money on Verizon internet
Verizon offers great perks for new customers, and they change often. Here’s the latest and greatest:
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| Get $400 off select Samsung appliances at Home Depot when you sign up for Fios 1 Gig, Fios 2 Gig, 5G Home Plus, or LTE Home Plus. |
Recent Verizon internet rate changes
Verizon hasn’t made significant changes to overall internet prices in a few years, but did decrease its autopay discount from $10 per month to $5 per month for some existing mobile customers (unless they switched to a new MyPlan option).
We like the pricing model overall, though. Verizon won’t put you on a promotional rate and hike your prices after a few years either.
In fact, you might be able to get a price lock if you live in a Verizon Fios area. Here’s what the company is offering as of August 2024.
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Two-year price lock
Fios 300 Mbps
- Price: $49.99/mo.* w/ Auto Pay
- Speeds: Up to 300Mbps
- Data: Unlimited
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Three-year price lock
Fios 500 Mbps
- Price: $74.99/mo.* w/ Auto Pay
- Speeds: Up to 500Mbps
- Data: Unlimited
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Four-year price lock
Fios 1 Gig
- Price: $89.99/mo.* w/ Auto Pay
- Speeds: Up to 1,000Mbps
- Data: Unlimited
Data as of 8/22/2024. Prices and fees vary by region and are subject to change.
See disclaimers.
How Verizon internet compares
We recommend Verizon often, but you may have other choices and better promotions depending on where you live.
Take a look at what you can expect with the competition:
| Provider | Lowest promo plan price | Price hike amount | Promo period length |
|---|---|---|---|
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| $35.00/mo.* w/Auto Pay and select 5G mobile plans | None | None |
| $19.99/mo.† for 12 mo. w/1 yr contract. | $20.00–$55.00/mo. | 12 or 24 months |
| $50.00/mo.‡ | None | None |
| $55.00/mo.§ | None | None |
| $39.99/mo.║ for 12 mo. $20.00–$48.00/mo. | 12 or 24 months | |
Data as of 8/22/2024. Prices and fees vary by region and are subject to change.
See disclaimers.
Learn more about Verizon internet
Verizon has an exceptionally reliable fiber network and a robust LTE network, plus a growing 5G presence in cities around the country. It has some of the simplest pricing we’ve seen, and a great reputation for customer service.
We’ve compiled a list of resources that can help you decide whether it’s time to switch:
FAQ about Verizon billing
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Disclaimers
Verizon internet plans and prices
*Verizon LTE
w/ Auto Pay.
† Verizon 5G home internet with Mobile Plan Premium
w/ Auto Pay and select 5G mobile plans.
‡ Verizon Fios 500Mbps
Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans.
Recent Verizon internet rate changes
*Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans.
How Verizon compares
*Verizon
w/ Auto Pay and select 5G mobile plans.
† Xfinity
For 12 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Prices may vary by location.
‡ T-Mobile
w/ Auto Pay. Regulatory fees included in monthly price for qualified accounts. See full terms.
§ AT&T
Above pricing is after $10/mo Autopay & Paperless bill discount with a debit card or bank account; if using a credit card, then price is $5/mo more. Pricing includes Equipment Fee. Up to $99 install fee may apply, plus tax where applicable.
║ Spectrum
For 12 months when bundled. Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter.
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Author - Chili Palmer
Chili Palmer covers breaking news, satellite internet, mobile connectivity, and streaming services for HighSpeedInternet.com. Previously writing under the name Rebecca Palmer, Chili is passionate about providing accurate and accessible information any time you're trying to connect … whether you already speak geek or just got your first smartphone.
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