Best Cable TV and Internet Bundles 2023

Finding the right cable bundle can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. There's usually a buffet of options, and no one wants to take up space on their plate with a bundle they end up hating.

So before you seal the deal, here are a few tips to help you choose the right bundle for you.

Most of us have a budget in mind when we're shopping for new cable TV and internet service. That's a great place to start, but don't forget that sometimes prices can be deceiving.

A provider may offer a killer deal on a bundle, but you want to make sure you end up with internet and TV service you can actually use.

Make sure any bundles in your price range come with an internet speed that supports your online activities. And take a peek at the channel listings to see if you'll actually watch TV—or if you'll spend all afternoon flipping through channels. (More on that next.)

Pigs will fly when we end up with TV service that has every single channel we want to watch and not a single channel more.

So don't expect your cable TV service to be a perfect fit, but a majority of the channels should at least be appealing to you and your family. One way to check is to search for channel listings online.

• Xfinity channel guide
• Cox channel guide
• Optimum TV schedule
• Spectrum channel guide

Paying less may also mean you end up with slower internet speeds, but that doesn't necessarily mean you need to go all out and get gigabit speeds either.

In general, here are the download speeds you should look for:

• 1–2 people: 40–100 Mbps
• 2–4 people: 75–300 Mbps
• 4+ people: 500+ Mbps

You'll also need to consider what you do online and what kinds of devices use your internet:

• Video calls: 100+ Mbps download speeds and at least 10 Mbps upload speeds
• Home security cameras: 100+ Mbps download speeds
• Streaming in 4K: 75+ Mbps download speeds
• Gaming: 40+ Mbps download speeds for most games, at least 10 Mbps upload speeds if you play online games

Xfinity offers TV and internet service across the US. And Xfinity bundles work for most people’s needs, whether you’re working from home or have a large family of gamers and streamers. For a decent price, you get fast speeds and the channels you want to watch. But that 1.2 TB data cap might be a downside.

Xfinity's cable bundles come with speeds of 100 to 1,200 Mbps, which is a great range that covers most everyone's internet needs. 

As we mentioned before, the 1.2 TB data cap might be a drawback if you're an internet power user who downloads and uploads content regularly. But for most of us, that's more than enough data to keep us going.

The Xfinity cable TV channel lineup includes fan favorites like A&E, CNN, Cartoon Network, ESPN, Hallmark Channel, and Telemundo. Of course, which channels you end up with depends on the specific bundle you choose, but generally you can expect high-quality channels.

Here's a quick look at some of the most popular Xfinity TV and internet bundle prices, channels, and internet speeds (more are listed on their site). And if you want more info, you can dive into our Xfinity internet and Xfinity TV reviews.

Don't want a pre-set bundle and would rather customize a bundle to fit your needs? We hear ya. 

Cox lets you pair your preferred internet speed with the cable TV package of your choice. No need to decipher odd bundle names or double-check channel counts and speeds.

You've also got the option of declining the contract or adding phone and home security service. Yes, you'll end up paying more per month, but again, the choice is yours.

Cox doesn't try to overwhelm you with dozens of TV or internet options either.

For TV, you can choose between local channels, local channels and basic cable, or go all out with local channels, basic cable, and premium channels. (Those premium channels include MAX, STARZ, CINEMAX, SHOWTIME, and MGM+.)

You've also got five options for internet, ranging from 100 Mbps (great for Grandma who loves streaming NCIS) up to 1,000 Mbps (just right for power users).

To top that off, you can choose to grab Cox's home security system and its phone service—or not. It's up to you.

Check out some of Cox's TV and internet bundles below, or dig into the details in our Cox internet and Cox TV reviews.

Between its lack of contracts, unlimited data, and fast speeds, Spectrum TV offers up major perks for big families. Spectrum has three internet speed options and only one TV choice.

We like how this provider is widely available across the US—second to Xfinity TV—and that's one of the reasons why Spectrum is one of our favorite cable TV companies.

Spectrum TV keeps it simple with three plans. Spectrum's bundles with 300 and 500 Mbps internet download speeds are about $10–$20 more expensive than Xfinity TV's, but Spectrum is less expensive than Cox.

But unlike Xfinity, Spectrum's bundles come without a contract. So if you and the fam (or your roomies) need to up and move, you won’t have to pay early termination fees.

Sneak a peek at all your Spectrum bundle options, or get the scoop on Spectrum internet and Spectrum TV in our full-length reviews.

Optimum is known for bringing internet and TV service to small-town America, especially in the South. So if you're searching for a new provider in Texas, Oklahoma, or Louisiana, this provider might be the one for you. Not to mention that for a limited time, Optimum is offering free installation when you order its internet service online.

Plus, Optimum also has a mix-and-match bundle building setup, similar to Cox. So you get to pick and choose exactly what internet and TV service you want. 

We think this is one situation where you can go for the cheapest combo and not lose out. 

The slowest speeds you'll get are 300 Mbps, which is great for a small household of gamers and streamers. And the smallest TV package still comes with 220+ channels.

Speaking of, Optimum doesn't shirk on channels. You get favorites like CNN, Disney Channel, ESPN, Hallmark Channel, TNT, and USA Network. Not bad at all.

Take a look at a few of the Optimum TV and internet bundles you can choose from, or get the scoop on how well Optimum stacks up in our internet and TV reviews.

When it comes to saving money on your cable TV and internet bill, Xfinity, Cox, Spectrum, and Optimum all offer channel counts, download speeds, and extra perks that can't be beat.

• Xfinity bundles: Best value
• Cox bundles: Best for mixing and matching bundles
• Optimum bundles: Best for small towns
• Spectrum bundles: Best for included premium channels