Spectrum fees can be an unexpected source of irritation for customers. From overpriced Internet services they don’t use to incurring unnecessary WiFi fees that add up quickly, Spectrum fees add up quickly and can cause overages that lead to expensive charges. But there are ways you can cut expenses on Spectrum services; such as choosing an alternative WiFi solution which actually has more reliable signals than your broadband provider’s WiFi.

Paying your bill promptly is key to avoiding Spectrum fees. If you miss your payment date, Spectrum will assess a late fee – usually 10% of your bill amount – while missed payments could eventually cause suspension of service; to prevent that happening call Spectrum immediately to make payment arrangements and arrange payment plans.

Take advantage of available discounts to reduce Spectrum fees. If you qualify as a low-income customer, for instance, Spectrum Lifeline discount benefits could apply; visit the company website or download My Spectrum app to determine this. The My Spectrum app also makes signing up for paperless billing easier by making instant access available via an integrated option for paperless billing statements.

Pay your bill over the phone by choosing an off-peak time when customer service volume is low – otherwise, it could take too long before someone answers. Make sure you clearly state why and what the issue is to shorten wait times.

If you prefer not making phone payments online, Spectrum stores provide in-person payments. Or write and mail a check directly to them with your account number to ensure the payment gets credited accurately.

Spectrum offers an unusually long grace period despite its high costs, giving customers 30 days after due dates to pay their bill without incurring late fees; otherwise up to 90 days will elapse before services will be discontinued without contact from customer service to arrange payment arrangements.

Spectrum offers additional fees that could negatively impact your bill, such as a $5 monthly WiFi charge, equipment leasing fee and termination fee. But there may be ways you can lower these costs such as signing up for paperless billing or purchasing a discounted modem.

Spectrum offers some of the best bundle deals around for cable TV, Internet access and phones – and bundling with an OTA antenna will save even more. However, be wary that after any promo period ends prices for individual services may rise significantly; internet plans in particular could go up by $10 to $35 monthly and TV packages could go up $25-35 monthly depending on which plan is selected.