How I Found the Best Spectrum TV and Internet Prices on a Fixed Income Budget Seniors, February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 ๐ 10 Key Takeaways: Quick Answers Before We Dive Deep What is the cheapest Spectrum internet? Internet Assist at $15โ$25/month for SSI recipients; Internet Advantage at $30/month for everyone else (promotional). Is there a senior discount? No. Spectrum offers zero age-based pricing for any service. What is the cheapest TV option? TV Stream at $40/month for 85+ channels (requires Spectrum Internet). What hidden fees should I expect? The $25.75 broadcast TV surcharge, $5โ$10/month Wi-Fi, $12.50/month per HD box, and $10โ$13/month for DVR service. What is the best bundle for seniors? Internet Advantage + TV Stream at $65/month for 2 years delivers the lowest combined price with price-lock protection. Do prices go up after year one? Yes. Expect roughly a 20% increase on most plans after promotional pricing expires. Can I negotiate my bill? Yes. Call the retention department at 1-833-267-6094 before your promotional rate expires. Should I buy my own router? Absolutely. Eliminates the $5โ$10/month equipment fee, saving $60โ$120 annually. Is cord-cutting cheaper? Yes. Internet-only plus one streaming service saves most seniors $50โ$80/month versus a cable bundle. What speeds do seniors actually need? 50โ100 Mbps handles email, video calls, and HD streaming for a 1โ2 person household with room to spare. ๐ก 1. Every Spectrum Internet Plan Laid Bare: Advertised Price vs. What You Actually Pay Monthly This is the comparison most articles are too polite to make, because Spectrum’s advertised pricing and your real monthly bill are two distinctly different numbers. Spectrum Internet plans deliver no data caps, contract-free service, and free modem equipment, which are genuine advantages. But the Wi-Fi fee, post-promotional increases, and optional add-ons create a real cost that seniors on fixed incomes need to plan for precisely. Plan๐ Advertised Price๐ Real Monthly Cost (with Wi-Fi)๐ After Promo Expires๐ก Best ForInternet Assist$15โ$25/mo$20โ$30/mo (if adding Wi-Fi)No increase (rate is permanent) โ SSI recipients, basic email/browsing ๐ตInternet Advantage$30/mo (yr 1)$35โ$40/mo with Wi-Fi~$50/mo after year 1 โ ๏ธLight streaming, video calls, 1โ3 devices ๐ฑInternet Premier$50/mo (yr 1)$55โ$60/mo with Wi-Fi~$70/mo after year 1HD streaming, multiple devices, telehealth ๐ปInternet Gig$70/mo (yr 1)$70/mo (Advanced Wi-Fi included) โ ~$90/mo after year 1Large households, 4K streaming, gaming ๐ฎInternet 2 Gig$90/mo$90/mo (Advanced Wi-Fi included)~$110/mo after year 1Overkill for most seniors โ โ ๏ธ The Pricing Trap That Catches Every Senior: Customers can expect Spectrum’s pricing to increase by around 20 percent after the one-year promotional pricing ends. On the standard $50/month Internet Premier plan, that is an additional $120โ$168 per year you weren’t budgeting for. Set a calendar alert for month 11 and call the retention department at 1-833-267-6094 before the increase takes effect. ๐ก Expert Tip: The big difference between Internet Assist and Internet Advantage is that Internet Assist doesn’t have promotional pricing, so your rate doesn’t go up after a specific period of time. For seniors who qualify for Internet Assist, this is genuinely the best deal in American broadband: a permanent rate with no surprise increases, ever. Seniors age 65 and older who receive Supplemental Security Income are eligible for the Spectrum Internet Assist program. ๐บ 2. Spectrum TV Packages Decoded: the Advertised Price Is Never the Final Price Television is where Spectrum’s pricing becomes genuinely deceptive for older adults who don’t read fine print. Every TV plan carries fees that the marketing team deliberately separates from the headline number, and together these fees can add $30โ$60 per month to your actual bill. TV Plan๐ Advertised Price๐ Channels๐ Real Monthly Cost (all fees)๐ก What’s Actually IncludedTV Stream$40/mo85+ channels~$45โ$50/mo with Xumo boxNo cable box needed, streams via app ๐ฑTV Select Signature$100/mo (yr 1)150+ channels~$125โ$140/mo with equipment + feesHD box rental, broadcast fee baked into newer pricing โ ๏ธTV Select Plus$110/mo (yr 1)170+ channels~$135โ$155/mo with equipment + feesAdds Disney+, ESPN+, Paramount+, Peacock ๐ฌTV PlatinumHigher tier230+ channels$155โ$180+/mo fully loadedMaximum channel lineup, all premium streaming ๐Mi Plan Latino$75/mo (yr 1)Spanish-language focused~$85โ$100/moBilingual households, includes Paramount+ and ViX ๐ Hidden Fee๐ Monthly Cost๐ Annual Impact๐ก How to Avoid ItBroadcast TV SurchargeUp to $25.75/mo ๐ฑ$309/yrBeing rolled into advertised prices on newer plans โ HD Box Rental$12.50/mo per TV$150/yr per TVUse Spectrum TV App on smart TV or streaming device instead ๐ฑDVR Service$10โ$13/mo$120โ$156/yrUse free on-demand content or streaming app DVR alternatives ๐พXumo Stream Box$5/mo$60/yrFirst box free for 3 years when bundled; decline additional boxes ๐ฆAdditional Receivers$9.99/mo each$120/yr eachLimit cable boxes to one TV and stream on others ๐ฅ๏ธ ๐ก Expert Tip: Spectrum still charges an extra $10 per month for cloud DVR service, and the Xumo streaming boxes it supplies by default cost $5 per month apiece, with fees for the first box waived for three years. If you’re ordering TV service and the representative adds three Xumo boxes for three televisions, that’s an instant $10/month in box fees you didn’t expect for boxes two and three. Ask explicitly: “Am I being charged for additional Xumo boxes?” before completing any order. Discover I Tested the Best Spectrum Deals for Seniors: Here Is What Actually Saved Me Money ๐ฐ 3. The Internet Assist Program Is a Permanent Rate That Never Increases, but 90% of Seniors Cannot Qualify This bears repeating because it is the single most valuable internet plan in Spectrum’s entire lineup, and it is deliberately restricted to an extremely narrow slice of the senior population. Spectrum Internet Assist provides reliable, 50 Mbps Internet to qualified households at a rate that does not change after a promotional period. New and existing customers may also qualify for an even lower rate of $15/month if they receive one of three specific government assistance programs. Internet Assist Tier๐ Monthly Price๐ Speed๐ Who Qualifies๐ก Key BenefitTier 1 (Lowest)$15/mo ๐ฐ50 MbpsRecipients of SNAP, Medicaid, or SSI (specific programs)Absolute rock-bottom pricing โ Tier 2 (Standard)$25/mo50 MbpsSSI recipients, NSLP, CEP participantsNo promotional expiration; rate is permanent ๐Internet Advantage$30/mo (yr 1)100 MbpsAnyone โ no income or program requirementDouble the speed; open to all new customers ๐ Qualifying Programs for Internet Assist: Program๐ Description๐ก How to Prove EligibilitySupplemental Security Income (SSI)Federal income for aged, blind, or disabledSSA award letter ๐National School Lunch Program (NSLP)For households with children receiving free/reduced lunchSchool enrollment letter ๐Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)Schools in high-poverty areas with automatic lunch qualificationDistrict notification letter ๐ซSNAP (for $15/mo tier)Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramEBT card or benefit letter ๐Medicaid (for $15/mo tier)Health coverage for low-income individualsMedicaid ID or enrollment proof ๐ฅ โ ๏ธ Critical Distinction Most Articles Bury: Regular Social Security retirement benefits and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) alone do not qualify for Internet Assist. Only SSI counts. The Social Security Administration reports that roughly 7.5 million Americans receive SSI, while over 66 million receive regular Social Security. The overwhelming majority of retirees are automatically excluded from Spectrum’s most affordable option. ๐ก Expert Tip: You can add Spectrum Advanced WiFi to your Internet Assist plan for $10/month, or bundle Internet Advantage with Mobile or TV and get Advanced WiFi included at no extra cost. If you need Wi-Fi on Internet Assist, buy your own router for $40โ$60 one-time instead of paying $5โ$10/month indefinitely. Discover Sam's Club Discounted Membership for Seniors ๐ฆ 4. Bundle Pricing Exposed: Which Combinations Actually Save Money and Which Ones Bleed You Dry Bundles are where Spectrum earns its real profit from seniors, because the perception of savings masks the reality that you’re paying for services you may barely use. The question isn’t whether bundling saves money compared to buying services separately at Spectrum. The question is whether you need all those services in the first place. Bundle๐ Promotional Price๐ Lock Period๐ After Promo๐ก Real Annual Cost (yr 1)Internet Advantage + TV Stream~$65/mo2 years โ Stable for 2 years~$780/yr ๐ฐInternet Premier + TV Select Signature~$95/mo24 months~$120โ$140/mo after~$1,140/yr (yr 1) โ ๏ธInternet Premier + TV Select Plus~$105/mo24 months~$130โ$150/mo after~$1,260/yr (yr 1)Internet + TV + Home Phone~$145/mo24 months~$170โ$190/mo after~$1,740/yr (yr 1) ๐ฑFull Bundle (Internet + TV + Mobile + Phone)~$190/mo (yr 1)Price-lock up to 3 yrs if TV + Mobile includedStandard rates after~$2,280/yr (yr 1) ๐ก Expert Tip: Spectrum Internet and TV bundles start at $65/month for 2 years for Internet Advantage plus TV Stream. This is objectively the best value bundle for a senior who watches moderate television and needs basic internet. The two-year price lock is the critical protection here, because it prevents the year-two surprise that hits non-bundled customers. ๐ 5. The Equipment Fee Maze: How Cable Boxes, Routers, and DVRs Silently Add $30โ$50 to Your Monthly Bill This is the section that explains why your neighbor’s Spectrum bill is $167 when the plan they signed up for was advertised at $130. Equipment fees are Spectrum’s quiet profit center, and seniors who accept whatever the installer sets up are paying maximum rates. Equipment Item๐ Monthly Fee๐ Annual Cost๐ Can You Avoid It?๐ก HowModem$0/mo$0/yrAlready free โ Included with every planWi-Fi Router (Advantage/Premier)$5โ$10/mo$60โ$120/yrโ YesBuy your own DOCSIS 3.1 compatible router for $40โ$80 ๐Advanced WiFi (with Wi-Fi 7)$10/mo$120/yrIncluded free with Gig planUpgrade to Gig if Advanced WiFi value justifies cost ๐กHD Box (per TV)$12.50/mo$150/yr per TVโ YesUse Spectrum TV App on smart TV or streaming stick ๐ฑDVR Service$10โ$13/mo$120โ$156/yrโ YesUse free on-demand library or cloud DVR from streaming apps ๐พAdditional Receivers$9.99/mo each$120/yr eachโ YesStream on additional TVs using free Spectrum TV App ๐บXumo Stream Box$5/mo$60/yrFirst box free 3 years with bundleDecline extra boxes; use existing smart TV or Roku/Fire Stick ๐ฎ The Math That Should Make You Angry: A senior with one HD box, one DVR, one router rental, and one additional receiver is paying roughly $38โ$46 per month in equipment fees alone. That is $456โ$552 per year on hardware that could be eliminated almost entirely by using the Spectrum TV App on a smart TV or a $30 streaming stick, plus owning their own router. ๐ก Expert Tip: Ask a family member to help you set up the Spectrum TV App on your smart television or on a streaming device like a Roku Express ($29.99 one-time purchase) or Amazon Fire TV Stick ($29.99). This single setup eliminates the need for HD boxes, additional receivers, and in many cases the DVR service, because streaming apps provide extensive on-demand libraries that functionally replace recorded programming. ๐ 6. The Post-Promotional Price Hike: Exactly How Much Your Bill Will Jump and Precisely When This is the financial event that devastates seniors on fixed incomes more than any other, because it arrives without fanfare approximately 12 months after signup. You get a discounted rate for 12 months, and then your monthly rate goes up after that. Discover I Asked Spectrum for a Senior Discount on My Cable BillโHereโs What They Actually OfferedPlan๐ Year 1 Price๐ Year 2+ Price๐ Annual Increase๐ก Your Defense StrategyInternet Advantage$30/mo~$50/mo+$240/yr ๐ฑCall retention at month 11 ๐Internet Premier$50/mo~$70/mo+$240/yrNegotiate or downgrade to Advantage ๐ฌInternet Gig$70/mo~$90/mo+$240/yrUse competitor offers as leverage ๐ฏTV Select Signature$100/mo~$120/mo+$240/yrEvaluate cord-cutting alternatives ๐บTV Select Plus$110/mo~$130/mo+$240/yrDrop to TV Stream at $40/mo โ๏ธ ๐ก Expert Tip: The retention department phone number is 1-833-267-6094. The loyalty department number is 1-888-369-2408. Call on Sunday mornings for the shortest wait times. Have competitor pricing from AT&T, Xfinity, or T-Mobile Home Internet printed out before you dial. Mention specific competitor offers by name and price. Ask explicitly: “What retention offers are available on my account today?” This phrasing signals you understand the system and triggers the agent to check for unadvertised discounts. โ๏ธ 7. The Cord-Cutting Blueprint: How to Replace a $140/Month Spectrum Bundle With $50/Month in Internet and Streaming This is the section that cable company executives hope seniors never read, because it demonstrates that the vast majority of television programming older adults actually watch is available through dramatically cheaper alternatives. Component๐ Cable Bundle Cost๐ Cord-Cutting Alternative๐ Monthly SavingsInternetIncluded in $140+ bundleInternet Advantage standalone: $30/moSeparated for clarity ๐ถLive TV (150+ channels)~$100/mo for TV Select SignatureYouTube TV ($82.99/mo) or Sling TV ($40/mo)$20โ$60/mo savings ๐บLocal ChannelsIncluded (via broadcast fee)Digital antenna: $25โ$40 one-timeEliminates broadcast fee entirely ๐กNews ChannelsIncludedMost available free via apps or Pluto TV ($0)$0/mo ๐ฐEquipment (boxes, DVR)$30โ$50/mo in feesStreaming stick: $30 one-time; cloud DVR included$360โ$600/yr saved ๐ The Side-by-Side Comparison That Changes Everything: Scenario๐ Monthly Cost๐ Annual Cost๐ก What You GetSpectrum Bundle (Internet + TV + equipment)$140โ$190/mo$1,680โ$2,280/yr150+ channels, HD box, DVR, internet ๐ธCord-Cut Option A (Budget)~$50โ$55/mo$600โ$660/yr100 Mbps internet + digital antenna + Pluto TV (free) ๐ฐCord-Cut Option B (Mid-Range)~$73โ$80/mo$876โ$960/yr100 Mbps internet + Sling TV ($40) + antenna ๐บCord-Cut Option C (Full Replacement)~$113โ$115/mo$1,356โ$1,380/yr500 Mbps internet + YouTube TV ($82.99) ๐ฌ Even the most expensive cord-cutting setup (Option C) saves $300โ$900 annually compared to a standard Spectrum cable bundle, with the added benefit of unlimited cloud DVR included in YouTube TV at no extra charge. ๐ก Expert Tip: For seniors who primarily watch local news, game shows, weather, classic movies, and a handful of cable networks, Cord-Cut Option A at roughly $50โ$55/month delivers 90% of the content they actually consume at roughly one-third the cable bundle price. Free streaming services like Pluto TV, Tubi, Freevee, and the PBS App collectively provide thousands of hours of programming at zero cost. A $25 digital antenna captures local ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and PBS stations in crystal-clear HD quality that often looks better than cable. ๐ฑ 8. Spectrum Mobile for Seniors: the Bundle Add-On That Actually Delivers Genuine Value Unlike TV bundling, which often inflates costs with unnecessary channels, adding Spectrum Mobile to an internet plan creates measurable savings for seniors currently paying $60โ$90/month to Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile for standalone cell service. Spectrum Mobile Plan๐ Monthly Cost๐ Data๐ vs. Major Carrier Equivalent๐ก Annual SavingsBy the Gig$14/mo per GBPay per gigabyte usedvs. ~$50โ$65/mo basic plans elsewhere$432โ$612/yr savings ๐ฐUnlimited$29.99/moUnlimited talk/text/datavs. ~$65โ$85/mo unlimited elsewhere$420โ$660/yr savings ๐ฑUnlimited Plus$39.99/moUnlimited + hotspot + HDvs. ~$75โ$95/mo premium elsewhere$420โ$660/yr savings โ๏ธFirst Year Free (1 line)$0/mo for 12 months ๐Unlimited with new internet signupvs. $60โ$85/mo at any carrier$720โ$1,020 first-year value ๐ โ ๏ธ The Catch: Spectrum Mobile requires an active Spectrum Internet subscription. If you cancel internet, you lose mobile service. This lock-in is by design, and it means Spectrum Mobile is only a good deal for committed Spectrum Internet customers. ๐ก Expert Tip: For seniors who spend 90% of their time on home Wi-Fi, rarely stream video outside the house, and mainly need a phone for calls and texts, the By the Gig plan at $14/month is extraordinary. Most seniors in this usage pattern consume less than 1 GB of cellular data monthly. Combined with the first-year-free promotion, that’s zero mobile costs for twelve months followed by just $14/month, a potential savings approaching $800โ$1,000 in the first year versus a typical major carrier unlimited plan. ๐ 9. Spectrum Home Phone: Why Almost No Senior Should Be Paying for This Service in 2026 Spectrum Voice home phone service costs approximately $15/month when bundled, and it is the service that seniors are most likely paying for unnecessarily. If you already have a cell phone, even a basic one, the home phone is redundant for virtually every function except 911 calling from a landline, which many seniors value for safety reasons. Home Phone Feature๐ Spectrum Voice๐ Cell Phone Equivalent๐ก VerdictUnlimited Callingโ U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Ricoโ Same with any cell planEquivalent โก๏ธVoicemailโ Includedโ Included on all cell plansEquivalent โก๏ธCaller ID/Blockingโ Call Guard includedโ Built into smartphonesEquivalent โก๏ธ911 Serviceโ Hardwired to addressโ ๏ธ Cell 911 uses GPS locationLandline slightly better for homebound seniors ๐ Power Outage Reliabilityโ Requires electricity and internetโ Works on battery powerCell phone wins during outages ๐Monthly Cost$15/mo (~$180/yr)Already paying for it ๐ฑDropping home phone saves $180/yr ๐ฐ ๐ก Expert Tip: The only compelling reason for a senior to maintain Spectrum Voice is if they live alone, have unreliable cell coverage inside their home, and depend on 911 accessibility as a safety net. For everyone else, the $180/year home phone expense is money that could go directly toward better internet, a streaming service, or straight into savings. If 911 reliability is your concern, a medical alert device like Life Alert or Medical Guardian provides more comprehensive emergency coverage for a similar or lower monthly cost with the added benefit of fall detection and automatic dispatching. ๐บ๏ธ 10. The State-by-State Availability Reality: Spectrum’s 41-State Footprint Doesn’t Mean Every Plan Is Available at Your Address Spectrum operates in 41 states across the country, but specific plans, speeds, and bundle configurations vary dramatically by ZIP code. A plan available in Orlando may not exist in Milwaukee, and pricing can differ by $5โ$15/month for identical plans in different regions. What Varies by Location๐ How It Affects Seniors๐ก What to DoPlan availabilityNot all speed tiers offered everywhereEnter your ZIP code at spectrum.com before calling โ Promotional pricingDifferent regions get different intro ratesAlways verify local pricing, not national ads ๐Channel lineupsRegional sports and local channels differCheck specific channel availability at your address ๐บBundle configurationsSome combos only available in certain marketsAsk the representative what bundles are available at your specific address ๐Competitor availabilityDetermines your negotiating leverageCheck AT&T, Xfinity, and T-Mobile availability first ๐ฏ ๐ก Expert Tip: Before calling Spectrum, spend five minutes checking what competitors serve your address. Go to broadbandnow.com and enter your ZIP code for a complete list of available providers. If AT&T Fiber, Xfinity, or another cable/fiber provider serves your address, you have genuine negotiating leverage. If Spectrum is the only wired broadband option in your area, your negotiating position is weaker, but the retention department can still apply unadvertised discounts, particularly if you mention considering T-Mobile 5G Home Internet or Starlink as alternatives. ๐ Master Contact Directory and Action Plan Purpose๐ Phone Number๐ Best TimeSpectrum Customer Service1-833-949-0036Sunday mornings โ๏ธSpectrum Retention Department1-833-267-6094Weekday mornings before 10 AM ๐Spectrum Loyalty Department1-888-369-2408Off-peak hours for deeper discounts ๐ฐSpectrum Billing1-855-757-7328Avoid Tuesdays (longest hold times) โณInternet Assist Application1-833-949-0036Have SSI documentation ready ๐FCC Lifeline Support1-800-234-9473Stack with Internet Assist for maximum savings ๐ฏFCC Consumer Complaints1-888-225-5322For unjustified billing disputes ๐ก๏ธ Your 6-Step Senior Savings Checklist: Step๐ Action๐ก Expected SavingsStep 1Check Internet Assist eligibility (SSI, NSLP, CEP)Save $25โ$35/mo vs. standard plans ๐ฐStep 2Check FCC Lifeline eligibility at lifelinesupport.orgStack up to $9.25/mo additional discount ๐ฏStep 3If ineligible for assistance programs, choose Internet Advantage at $30/moLowest non-qualifying plan available โ Step 4Buy your own router (DOCSIS 3.1 compatible, Wi-Fi 6)Save $60โ$120/yr on equipment fees ๐Step 5Evaluate whether you truly need cable TV or can cord-cutSave $300โ$900/yr by switching to streaming ๐บStep 6Set calendar reminder for month 11 to call retention before price increasePrevent $240+/yr in post-promo hikes ๐ โ Frequently Asked Questions What is the absolute cheapest Spectrum package for a senior in 2026? Spectrum Internet Assist provides 50 Mbps Internet to qualified households starting at $15/month for those receiving SNAP, Medicaid, or SSI. Combined with the FCC Lifeline discount of up to $9.25/month, a qualifying senior could pay as little as $5.75โ$15.75/month for home internet. This is the floor. How do I know if 50 Mbps is enough speed? For a single or small household with 1 to 7 devices, 100 to 300 Mbps is usually sufficient for average use. At 50 Mbps, you can comfortably handle email, web browsing, social media, standard-definition streaming, and video calls simultaneously. HD streaming on two devices at once may cause minor buffering during peak hours, but for a senior living alone, 50 Mbps is entirely adequate for daily activities. Why does my Spectrum bill keep going up even though I haven’t changed anything? Multiple factors contribute. Promotional rates expire after 12โ24 months, triggering automatic increases. Gradual increases in government-mandated fees also contribute to bill escalation over time, outside any promotional service rate changes. Equipment fees may also increase periodically. The solution is proactive: call the retention department before any scheduled increase and negotiate aggressively, armed with competitor pricing. Is the Spectrum TV Stream plan worth it for seniors? At $40/month for 85+ channels with no cable box requirement, TV Stream represents the best cable-adjacent value for seniors who cannot fully commit to cord-cutting. TV Stream includes 85+ channels like AMC and HSN and requires no long-term contracts. The key requirement is that you must have active Spectrum Internet service. If you’re already paying for internet, adding TV Stream is a low-risk test of whether you can live without the fuller Select Signature lineup. Can I switch plans mid-contract without penalties? Spectrum’s standard residential plans are contract-free, meaning you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time without early termination fees. This is one of Spectrum’s genuine competitive advantages. If you realize you’re paying for 500 Mbps but only need 100 Mbps, call and downgrade immediately. The savings begin on your next billing cycle. What if Spectrum is the only provider in my area? You still have negotiating options. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet ($50/month, no contract) and Starlink ($120/month residential) are available in many areas where traditional wired competitors aren’t. Even mentioning these alternatives during a retention call signals that you have options. Additionally, the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection map at broadbandmap.fcc.gov shows every provider theoretically available at your address, which may reveal options you didn’t know existed. This investigation was compiled using current pricing data from Spectrum’s official website and broadband labels, FCC broadband availability databases, independent testing from CableTV.com and BroadbandNow, class action court filings regarding broadcast fee practices, and direct testing of Spectrum’s customer service and retention department processes. All pricing reflects February 2026 conditions and is subject to regional variation and promotional change. Recommended Reads I Asked Spectrum for a Senior Discount on My Cable BillโHereโs What They Actually Offered I Tested the Best Spectrum Deals for Seniors: Here Is What Actually Saved Me Money What Age Does Spectrum Give Senior Discounts? I Asked Spectrum for a Senior Discount: Hereโs the Low-Income Secret I Found Instead Everyday Discounts & Savings