WOW! Internet
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current WOW! Internet Deals
No Contract! WOW! Internet 100 Mbps as low as $19.99/mo for 12 months. 200 Mbps for $29.99 or 500 Mbps for $44.99 for 12 months.
Gigabit Internet 1 Gig Internet as low as $44.99/mo for 12 months with no contract. $74.99/mo after promo period.
About WOW!
WOW! or Wide Open West is a top ten US cable provider founded in Denver in 1996. They have more than 3 million subscribers in 17 metro areas across 8 states. The company offers cable tv and internet services primarily using DOCSIS 3.1 technology: Within their service areas, their network has been almost completely upgraded to fiber speeds. Though they no longer serve that market, WOW! is still headquartered in Denver, CO.
Features of WOW Internet include:
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Internet plans from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps
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Promo pricing for the first twelve months
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TV subscriptions with popular channels and cloud DVR
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Home phone for seamless communication
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Whole home Wi Fi complete with equipment and installation
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No contracts and flexible terms
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Coverage across 17 markets in 8 states
How Fast is WOW Internet?
According to WOW! Internet their network is almost fully upgraded to DOCSIS 3.1 technology. This allows WOW! to offer fiber internet speeds (up to 1 Gbps) to nearly any customer. For business customers the company also offers dedicated fiber connections.
Residential plans with WOW! Internet do not require a contract and come with a 30-day money back guarantee.
WOW Internet Coverage
WOW provides broadband connections in 17 regions across 8 states.
The broadband service is also available in: Alabama (Montgomery, Valley, Auburn, Huntsville, Dothan), Georgia (Fort Gordon, Columbus, Newnan, Augusta), Michigan (Mid-Michigan, Detroit), Florida (Pinellas, Panama City). Other metro areas include, Evansville, Indiana, Chicago, Illinois and the Chicagoland area, Knoxville Tennessee and Charleston, South Carolina.
As of 2021, the company no longer serves Cleveland and Columbus. Their Ohio subscribers are now served by Breezeline. Agreements are also in place to sell their business in Chicago and Evansville to Astound Broadband.
WOW Internet may be expanding to other locations in the coming days.
WOW! Residential Internet Service
WOW Internet provides multiple plans across markets it serves. Clients can choose a plan that suits their needs and budget.
Note that internet service pricing and deals available can vary by region. Current Internet plans available from WOW Internet include:
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WOW! Affordable Connectivity Program: Intended for those who qualify for the FCC government subsidized internet service. Offers a credit of $30 per month. Formerly known as the Emergency Broadband Benefit program.
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WOW! Internet 100 Mbps download speeds: $19.99 per month for 12 months. $39.99 after 12 months.
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WOW! Internet 200 Mbps download speeds: $29.99 to 39.99 per month for 12 months. $44.99 after 12 months.
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WOW! Internet 500 Mbps "Blazing Fast" Internet speeds: $44.99 to 49.99 per month for 12 months. $54.99 after 12 months.
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WOW! Internet 1 Gig "Blazing Fast" Internet speeds: $44.99 to $64.99. $74.99 after 12 months.
Internet service customers can add "Whole-Home Wi-Fi" with a high performance mesh wi-fi router to any package for $9.99 per month, home phone service for $9.99 per month and a Service Protection Plan for $5.00 per month. Promo price is based on paperless billing. Clients can also add cable TV and streaming services directly to their WOW! Internet package. Upload speeds are typically 10% of maximum download speeds and a data cap will apply in select markets.
WOW! Business Internet Service
WOW Internet also provides business services across markets it serves. Note that pricing and deals available can vary by region. Current Business Internet options available from WOW Internet include:
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WOW! Internet 60 Mbps, $34.99 per month with a free modem for 6 months.
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Plans from 60 Mbps to 1 Gbps
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Hosted VoIP, phone and static IPs
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Dedicated direct fiber connections with speeds of up to 10 Gbps
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Data center and co-location solutions
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Fiber-based ethernet services
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Detail usage reports and paperless billing options
Business subscribers, even those using "residential" speeds can typically expect Guaranteed Service Level Agreements and 24/7 support. This offers additional service guarantees from the provider for mission-critical applications. WOW! Internet business services may require contracts and involve an early termination fee for cancellations.
WOW Internet Streaming TV Deals
WOW internet offers streaming TV services to residents in all markets it serves. Users can choose from two options:
Streaming Services
WOW Internet integrates with top TV subscriptions and streaming services. Subscribers can purchase their favorite TV subscriptions along with an internet plan from WOW.
Streaming service include:
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YouTube TV: 85 Channels including local channels with integrated DVR service. $64.99/month
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Fubo: 100+ Channels including local channels with integrated DVR service. $64.99/month
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Sling: 40+ Channels with integrated DVR service $35.00/month
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Philo: 60+ Channels with integrated DVR. $25.00/month
All of the subscriptions support multiple devices like smart TVs, laptops, or phones. In addition, there is no need to rent any equipment or pay for hidden charges. Best of all, the streaming TV service gives viewers access to a cloud DVR. They may record and store TV shows and movies on the cloud without additional costs. Some TV subscriptions even offer free and unlimited storage space. Moreover, there is no requirement to go into a contract.
Popular streaming services like Netflix, Prime and Disney+ are available with an integrated billing option, but customers may use their own subscriptions within the limits of their internet service.
Ultra
Ultra from WOW Internet is meant for whole-home entertainment. It is a DVR system that uses multiple devices to help you watch shows and movies on more than one screen. That means viewers can enjoy content in all rooms in the house. Moreover, Ultra allows users to record a maximum of 6 HD shows. They may even store 500 GB of videos and download them on various devices. In addition, the TV service gives you quick access to Netflix, Pandora, and other popular platforms. Ultra is meant to pair with TV service from WOW! Internet.
Home Phone Service
WOW Internet also provides phone services for business and residential customers. Residential home phone service comes with unlimited local calls and 100 minutes of long-distance calls. Consumers can also leverage features like call waiting, call rejection, and auto call back. Call forwarding, caller ID, voicemail, and other service are available for an affordable monthly fee.
WOW! Internet Charges and Fees
WOW Internet promo prices apply to new customers who use the electronic auto-pay feature and paperless billing. A surcharge will apply for mailed bills and payments. State taxes and infrastructure fees may apply and will vary by region. Equipment fees may apply and users may bring their own modem if the equipment is compatible. Whole-home wi-fi, home phone service, and the service protection plan are available for an additional cost. A self-install kit is included and professional installation is available for an additional cost.
In select markets, data caps may apply and excessive use will trigger additional charges. The data cap varies by individual plan, but they typically range from 1-3 TB monthly. Blocks of 50GB can be purchased for users who exceed these limits. WOW! Internet introduced data caps in 2021. All WOW! Internet plans come with a 30 day money back guarantee.
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