Best Home Service Bundle Packages

Solid Plans & Coverage

DIRECTV offers nice bundle options at various price points and excellent coverage areas. However, expect service to occasionally be interrupted during bad weather and prices to rise at the end of your promotional rate period.

Very affordable to establish new service. Bundles include choice of phone, internet, and TV with different plans that offer access to varying numbers of channels. Satellite connectivity means services are available in almost any area.

Connectivity can be intermittent during inclement weather. Dealing with customer service can be frustrating. Prices don't stay low, and you may pay a significant amount if you need to cancel your contract.

Best Bang for the Buck

Cox

Good Customer Support

If you live in one of the approximately 18 states that Cox covers, it's worth considering for the features and decent customer service that comes with the brand's bundled packages.

In addition to phone, TV, and internet services, Cox also offers home security plans in some areas. Several internet speeds and channel lineups are available to suit different budgets. Unlimited calls to North America locations. Voice command remote makes finding many of your favorite programs easy. Customer service earns higher marks that many competing companies.

Like other bundle service providers, Cox has low introductory rates that rise significantly over time. Coverage area is more limited than similar providers.

Charter/Spectrum

Contract-Free

There's a good chance that Spectrum will offer coverage in your area, and that you'll find a bundle that fits your needs with no contract. The downside includes rate hikes and questionable customer service.

Stands out for offering no-contract plans, which are great for customers who don't want long-term commitments. Offers fast internet and lots of channels with OnDemand option that's simple to use. Phone comes with nationwide calling. May help you pay to get out of a current contract to establish new service. Provides services in about 46 states.

Customer service isn't the best, but is helpful when internet questions arise. Prices go up quite a bit after promotional rates end. Hidden fees are possible.

Verizon Fios

Fiber Optic Network

Verizon's Fios service offers a reliable fiber optic network with speedy internet connectivity. The downside is that you are likely to be disappointed to find you aren't in the limited coverage area.

Offers choice of DSL and super-speedy fiber optic plans. Service earns praise for its reliability and attentive customer service. Reasonably-priced plan rates and other discounts are available when you set up service for the first time. Phone is also available, as is TV with voice-controlled remote.