A fast, reliable Internet connection doesn’t just load your page faster — it opens up a better, more affordable way to live. Here are 10 things you can do with high-speed fiber that are totally free, or that can help you cut costs in clever ways.
And when you’ve got Ting powering your connection? Even better.
- Stream like you’ve never paid for cable (because you didn’t)
Pluto TV, Tubi, Crackle, PBS — there’s an ocean of free streaming out there. All you need is solid Internet and a couch.
- Video call without the “can you hear me now?” loop
FaceTime, Zoom, Google Meet — all free. All way better with fast, stable Internet. Whether you’re calling your family, your friends, or whoever else, good Internet allows you to do it without the awkward lag.
- Learn new skills. Pay $0.
Sites like Coursera, Khan Academy, Duolingo and more offer free learning in just about everything. Want to try coding, cooking, or speaking Italian with confidence? Go for it.
- Back up your life — without paying for storage
You don’t need a subscription to protect your files. Use free tiers from Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive. Ting’s symmetric upload speeds (yep, upload matters too) make backups quick and painless.
- Fire your gym. Hire YouTube.
YouTube has workouts for every fitness level, from 5-minute desk stretches to full-blown HIIT. With Ting’s fiber, you won’t freeze mid-burpee. (Unless it’s on purpose. Respect.)
- Work from home like a boss (or at least like a person with decent Wi-Fi)
Ting makes working from home seamless. Skip the coffee shop and its $7 lattes. Say goodbye to awkward video lags and “sorry, I dropped off.” Say hello to fewer commutes, less stress, and real savings.
- Get free music, the good kind
Spotify Free, YouTube playlists, Pandora — all yours, no subscription required. With good Internet, your playlists play on. No skips lost to stutters.
- Ditch your landline. Or even your cell plan.
Free calling and texting apps like WhatsApp and Google Voice let you stay in touch over Wi-Fi. And if you want even more savings? Ting Mobile gives our Internet customers unlimited mobile for just $10/month per line. (Yes. Really.)
- Make your home smarter. Pay less doing it.
Smart thermostats, lights and plugs can help lower your utility bills. Great Internet keeps them running smoothly — and helps you keep tabs on how much you’re saving.
- Use your library card like a magic wand
With apps like Libby, Hoopla, and OverDrive, you can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, movies and more — all free with your library card and a fast connection.
Ting isn’t the star of the show. The Internet is.
No bundles. No bait-and-switch promos. Just $89/month for fast, honest Internet.
Because life’s better when your connection just works.
And a little free entertainment doesn’t hurt either.