Every major provider is fighting for new customers right now, which means real money is on the table if you know where to look. Here’s exactly what each provider is currently offering — verified against official sources, not recycled coupon-site guesses — plus how to actually collect on reward cards instead of losing them to a missed deadline.
Quick Answer: Current Offers by Provider
| Provider | Headline Offer | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | $1,000 Savings Guarantee when switching internet + 2 mobile lines from AT&T/T-Mobile/Verizon | Includes a 2-year price lock; free year of Spectrum Mobile with internet alone |
| AT&T Fiber | $200 reward card on Internet 1000/5000 plans | 20% off monthly bill with an AT&T Wireless line |
| Frontier | $400 off Best Buy Samsung products with Fiber 1 Gig+ | $15/mo off for Verizon Mobile customers |
| Optimum | Up to $200 prepaid card with a full Internet+TV+Mobile bundle | 5-year price lock — the longest in the industry |
| DirecTV | First 3 months of 5 premium channel networks — a $175 value | Included on ENTERTAINMENT through ULTIMATE packages |
Offers change monthly and vary by address — call (409) 273-7460 and we’ll confirm what’s currently active for your specific location.
Spectrum: The $1,000 Savings Guarantee
Spectrum’s current headline offer is aggressive: switch your internet to Spectrum (Advantage tier or higher) and move at least two mobile lines from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon to Spectrum Mobile, and Spectrum guarantees $1,000 in savings during your first year — if the math doesn’t get you there after comparing your old bills, they credit the difference in monthly installments. The deal includes a 2-year price lock.
Even without switching mobile carriers, internet-only customers get a free year of Spectrum Mobile with any internet plan. See our Spectrum availability guide for current plan pricing.
How to qualify: submit your prior wireless and internet bills through Spectrum’s savings calculator after signing up; both services need to stay active for the full 12 months to receive full credit.
AT&T Fiber: $200 Reward Card + 20% Wireless Discount
AT&T’s current promotion centers on a $200 Visa Reward Card for new customers on the Internet 1000 (1 Gig) or Internet 5000 (5 Gig) plans. Lower tiers (Internet 300, Internet 500) may qualify for smaller reward amounts depending on your market — confirm the exact figure when you check availability.
Separately, AT&T Wireless customers save 20% on their fiber bill every month — not a one-time bonus, an ongoing discount for as long as you keep both services. See our AT&T Fiber availability guide for current tier pricing.
Reward card fine print that trips people up: AT&T typically requires redemption within 75 days of the notification email or letter — miss that window and the reward is forfeited. Set a calendar reminder the day your service activates.
Frontier: $400 Best Buy Credit + Verizon Mobile Discount
Frontier’s current standout offer is a $400 discount on select Samsung products at Best Buy for new customers on Fiber 1 Gig or higher — a genuinely unusual promo structure worth knowing about if you need a new TV or appliance anyway.
Since Frontier’s acquisition by Verizon closed in January 2026, Frontier customers who also carry a Verizon Mobile line get an additional $15/mo discount on home internet. See our Frontier availability guide for current pricing across all five speed tiers.
Worth remembering: Frontier’s discounted rate carries a 12-month price guarantee with a $100 prorated early termination fee if you cancel within that window — read the terms before committing if there’s any chance you’ll move within the year.
Optimum: The 5-Year Price Lock + Bundle Reward Cards
Optimum’s structural advantage isn’t a one-time bonus — it’s the 5-year price lock on internet, meaning your base rate stays completely flat for the full 60 months. Only after that does it begin rising, capped at no more than $15/mo per year. That’s a fundamentally different pricing promise than the industry-standard 12-month promo, though it’s worth knowing this lock covers internet only — TV pricing on the same bundle is guaranteed for just 12 months before its own increase cap applies.
On top of that, current bundle promotions include a prepaid Visa card that scales with how much you bundle:
- 1 Gig Internet alone: $50 prepaid card
- Internet + TV or Internet + Mobile: up to $100 prepaid card
- Internet + TV + Mobile (the full bundle): up to $200 prepaid card
Optimum also backs switching with a 60-day money-back guarantee and reimburses up to $100 of a competitor’s early termination fee, plus up to $100 of a prior provider’s installation charges. See our Optimum availability guide for current tier pricing.
DirecTV: Free Premium Channels Worth $175
DirecTV’s current new-customer offer isn’t cash back — it’s content: your first 3 months of HBO Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ, MGM+, and Cinemax, a combined $175 value, included free on ENTERTAINMENT through ULTIMATE packages. (PREMIER subscribers get these permanently included instead, so the trial doesn’t apply there.)
The catch to know upfront: these premium channels auto-renew at full price after the 3-month trial unless you actively cancel them — calendar the date if you don’t plan to keep all five. Switcher reward-card promotions also come and go; ask what’s currently active when you call. See our DirecTV Packages guide and complete channel lineup for full details.
How Reward Cards Actually Work (Read This Before You Sign Up)
Every provider’s reward card follows a similar pattern, and missing a step is the most common way people lose out on money they already earned:
- Activate service and maintain it — reward cards typically require your account to stay active and in good standing through the redemption window
- Watch for the notification — providers send an email or letter with redemption instructions; it doesn’t happen automatically
- Redeem within the deadline — commonly 60–90 days depending on the provider; AT&T’s window is 75 days
- Expect a delay after redemption — funds often arrive 3–6 weeks after you complete the redemption step, not immediately
Set a reminder the day your service activates. This single habit is worth more than almost any other “trick” for maximizing these deals.
Stacking Bundle and Switcher Offers
The biggest savings usually come from combining two things: a switcher promotion (rewards for leaving a competitor) with a bundle discount (rewards for combining internet, TV, and/or mobile). Spectrum’s $1,000 guarantee and Optimum’s scaling prepaid card both reward bundling specifically — a single internet-only signup leaves real money on the table if you also need mobile or TV service.
Before you commit anywhere, compare the full bundle picture rather than just the internet price — see our guide to internet and TV bundles for how bundling changes the math.
Which Deal Is Actually Best for You?
- Switching mobile carriers too? Spectrum’s $1,000 guarantee is the single largest offer on this list, provided you’re moving from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon
- Want the longest price protection? Optimum’s 5-year lock beats every competitor’s 12–24 month promo structure
- Need a big-ticket purchase anyway? Frontier’s $400 Best Buy credit is a genuinely different kind of value
- Prioritize a straightforward cash reward? AT&T’s $200 card on Gig-tier plans is simple and fast
- Want TV without paying full price for premium channels immediately? DirecTV’s 3-month trial buys you time to decide if you want to keep them
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these deals require a new address or can existing customers get them?
Most new-customer promotions are for accounts without recent service from that provider. Existing customers can often still call and ask about upgrade or retention offers — representatives frequently have discretion to apply comparable deals.
Can I combine a reward card with a bundle discount?
Often yes — most providers’ switcher rewards and bundle discounts aren’t mutually exclusive, but confirm at signup since stacking rules vary and change.
What happens if I forget to redeem my reward card?
It’s typically forfeited once the redemption window closes — there’s rarely a grace period. This is the single most common way people lose money they’ve already earned.
Are these deals available everywhere?
No — pricing, reward amounts, and even offer availability vary by address and market. Call to confirm what’s currently active where you live.
Do promotional prices increase after the first year?
Yes, on most providers — 12-month promo rates typically rise afterward. Optimum’s internet base rate is the exception, staying flat for the full 5 years (its TV pricing is only locked for 12 months). Spectrum’s 2-year lock with the Savings Guarantee bundle is also worth knowing about if long-term price stability matters to you.
The Bottom Line
Every major provider is currently competing hard for new customers, and the value on the table right now — from Spectrum’s $1,000 guarantee to Optimum’s 5-year lock to AT&T’s straightforward $200 card — genuinely differs enough to matter. The best deal depends on whether you’re bundling, how long you plan to stay, and whether a big one-time reward or long-term price stability matters more to you. Call Local Cable Provider at (409) 273-7460 and we’ll confirm the current offers at your exact address across every provider, so you don’t have to guess which promo is actually still active.
