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How to cancel Spectrum
What its contract says about leaving.
We read the Spectrum terms on April 12, 2026. The company may have changed them since, and your contract may be different.
Notice and dates for leaving
- Promotional period end
- 12 months from sign-up (check your first bill for the exact promotional end date)
- Arbitration opt-out deadline
- 30 days from the date you first accept the terms of service
What the contract says about leaving
- Equipment charges if not returnedIf you cancel and don't return the modem and router within 15 days, Spectrum charges you the full retail cost of each device (typically $150-200 per item).
This page does not explain how Spectrum handles canceling (by phone, on its website or with a form). For that, see the company's own page.
This is not legal advice. It is a summary, made with the help of AI, of the terms the company publishes.
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