Many of the top home internet service providers (ISPs) offer deals or low-cost plans for qualifying seniors. Internet for seniors starts at $14.95 per month with ISPs like Spectrum and Xfinity. And AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon offer senior home internet plans for $20 to $45 a month. To qualify for discounts or low-cost plans, you may need to meet certain requirements, like receiving Social Security.

This is important because cheap internet for seniors can help reduce monthly bills while keeping connected to loved ones and essential telehealth services. Here's everything you need to know about senior home internet plans and how to get the best price possible for your internet needs.

The best internet provider for seniors will offer low-cost plans with speeds fast enough to complete daily internet use and tasks with little buffering. Senior discounts on the internet plans below are for qualifying low-income households. Select from one of the following options to learn more about low-cost internet for a senior on Social Security.

Seniors need internet access for everything from telehealth appointments to keepingin touch with family and friends, but high internet prices can make it unaffordable for those living on a fixed income.

Here's a deeper look into the low-cost plans and discounts offered by top internet providers.