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Last Updated on Friday, 02 January 2026 13:53

(NAPSI)—Nearly 30 million Americans move into new homes each year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you’re among the 60% of those movers who are relocating in the summer months, SmartMove is here to keep you connected to Internet and entertainment.

Moving to a new home may be a great time to change your Internet provider.

Moving can be a great time to reassess your home Internet and TV needs. After all, what worked at your last address might not be available at your new one. From reliability and speed to plans and pricing, options can vary dramatically.

To help, SmartMove simplifies the process of finding the best Internet service providers (ISPs) and TV plan options based on your actual street address, not just your city or ZIP code, so you can make confident choices from day one.

New Home, New Connections

If you’re moving from a major city to a rural town, or vice versa, don’t assume the same providers or broadband options will be available. Urban areas typically have multiple providers such as Xfinity, Spectrum, and local fiber networks. Suburban areas may have fewer choices, while rural communities might be limited to satellite or fixed wireless.

Choosing Your Next Internet Plan

While price is important, it’s only part of the equation. Also consider:

Speed and Bandwidth: How fast does your Internet connection need to be? For basic browsing and email, lower Internet speeds may suffice. But if you work from home, stream 4K video, or game online, you’ll need higher bandwidth and lower latency. Upload speeds matter for video calls and content creation, while latency affects online gaming and real-time applications.
Contract Flexibility: Some providers offer long-term annual contracts with lower monthly rates or promotional deals, but these plans often come with early termination fees. On the other hand, month-to-month plans typically give you more flexibility, letting you change providers or relocate without any penalty fees. However, these usually come with higher monthly costs.
Customer Support and Service Reliability: When your connection drops, the last thing you want to do is sit on hold for an hour or be passed among five different representatives. That’s why it’s important to research each provider and read verified customer reviews on trusted platforms, paying attention to feedback about connection consistency, outage frequency, billing accuracy, and how easily issues are resolved.
Confirm Your Current Speed: Before you move, check how your current Internet speed measures up at www.smartmove.us/speedtest.
Availability of Bundles: Many providers in SmartMove’s network offer bundles including cable TV, home/mobile phone, and even streaming services. Bundling not only reduces the number of separate bills to manage, it may also help you save money through package discounts.