Military and Veteran Internet Discounts in 2026: Every Major Provider Compared

Only a handful of home internet providers offer a true military discount, and the best savings are often in places you might not look first. Some carriers put their military pricing on phone plans, then take money off home internet when you bundle. Others offer nothing military-specific but still have low-cost plans many veteran households qualify for. And every service member has a powerful federal protection when orders arrive.

Here's what the major providers offer active-duty members, veterans, and military families as of October 1, 2026.

Military internet discounts at a glance

Provider	Military offer on home internet
Verizon Fios	Monthly military discount; Fios 300 Mbps starting at $26/mo with Auto Pay
Mediacom	Military Connect: $29.99/mo for five years for qualifying new customers
AT&T	Military discount on eligible wireless plans; home internet savings when bundled with AT&T wireless
T-Mobile	Military phone plans; 5G Home Internet costs $15/mo less with any T-Mobile voice line
Spectrum, GFiber, Viasat	No dedicated military discount advertised

Verizon Fios

Verizon offers one of the clearest home internet military discounts. Its "Those Who Serve" discount takes 10% off the base monthly rate on qualifying Fios Home Internet plans. Verizon advertises Fios 300 Mbps starting at $26 a month with the discount, Auto Pay, and paper-free billing. Verizon also offers military pricing on its mobile plans, and Fios customers with Verizon mobile lines may get extra bundle savings.

Who qualifies: U.S. active-duty members, retirees, veterans, current or former Guard and Reserve members, and Gold Star families. You verify once through ID.me. The discount is limited to one per account, a $99 setup charge may apply, and service is subject to credit approval.

Mediacom Military Connect

Mediacom's Military Connect plan is $29.99 a month for five years for qualifying new customers. It includes speeds up to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, free installation, a modem, and Advanced WiFi 6. Active-duty members, reservists, veterans, retirees, and military families can qualify. After five years, standard rates apply. Mediacom serves mostly smaller towns and rural areas in the Midwest and South, so check your address.

AT&T

AT&T's military discount applies to eligible wireless plans, not directly to home internet. The savings for internet come through bundling. AT&T offers bundle discounts when you pair its fiber service with eligible AT&T wireless, and its Internet Air fixed wireless service is 20% off for new customers with an eligible unlimited wireless plan. In the former CenturyLink fiber areas, Quantum Fiber customers get $20 a month off an eligible AT&T unlimited plan. A military household on AT&T phones can stack both kinds of savings.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile also puts its military discounts on phone plans. Its 5G Home Internet plans cost $15 a month less when you have any T-Mobile voice line. That includes military phone plans, so the Rely plan drops from $50 to $35 a month with AutoPay. Home internet plans include a five-year price guarantee and no annual contract, which helps families who move often.

Providers without a military-specific discount

Spectrum, GFiber, and Viasat don't advertise dedicated military pricing. Cox has become part of Spectrum, and its former military page now sends visitors to its general internet page, so ask about current offers if you're in a Cox area. Brightspeed doesn't have a standing program either; see our Brightspeed military guide. In these areas, the best deal is usually the provider's regular new-customer price or a low-income plan.

Low-cost options many veterans qualify for

Military discounts are not the only way to save. The federal Lifeline program takes $9.25 a month off phone or internet service. Veterans who receive a Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit qualify, as do households in SNAP, Medicaid, or SSI or with income at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines. Many providers also run their own low-income plans; for example, see Mediacom's low-income options. For more on programs that replaced the old ACP benefit, read our guide for military families.

Know your rights when orders come: the SCRA

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act lets you end internet, TV, and phone contracts without early termination fees if you get permanent change of station orders, or deploy for 90 days or more, to a place where your current service isn't available. Send the provider written notice with a copy of your orders, and return any rented equipment so you aren't charged for it.

Tips for military households

• Favor no-contract plans. Month-to-month service and price guarantees make PCS moves easier.
• Verify once, save twice. Verification through ID.me often unlocks both mobile and home internet discounts with the same carrier.
• Watch for Veterans Day deals. Providers often run limited-time offers around November 11.
• Check your new address early. Base housing and nearby neighborhoods can have very different options.

Frequently asked questions

Which internet providers have military discounts?

As of October 2026, Verizon Fios offers a monthly military discount on home internet, and Mediacom offers its Military Connect plan. AT&T and T-Mobile focus their military discounts on wireless plans and take money off home internet when you bundle.

Can I cancel my internet contract if I get PCS orders?

Yes. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act lets you end internet, TV, and phone contracts without early termination fees if you get PCS orders or deploy for 90 days or more to a place where the service isn't available. Send written notice with a copy of your orders.

Do veterans qualify for Lifeline?

Veterans who receive a Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit can qualify for Lifeline, which takes $9.25 a month off phone or internet service.