How to Cancel Frontpoint Security in 2026 (Escape the Contract)

Updated February 2026 · 5 min read

Frontpoint charges $35-$49.99/month ($420-600/year) with contracts typically running 1-3 years. Early termination fees can be 80% of remaining months — potentially hundreds of dollars. Here's how to minimize the damage.

How to Cancel

1. Call 1-877-602-5276
2. Say "I want to cancel my Frontpoint monitoring service"
3. Ask about your remaining contract term and ETF (early termination fee)
4. If past contract: they must cancel without penalty
5. If in contract: negotiate — ask for a waiver or reduced ETF
6. Get a cancellation confirmation in writing

Avoiding the ETF

• Moving: Some contracts allow cancellation when relocating to an area Frontpoint doesn't serve
• Military PCS orders: SCRA protects active military from ETFs on service contracts
• Financial hardship: Document and request a hardship waiver
• Service issues: If you've had repeated false alarms or equipment failures, document them as grounds for cancellation
• Wait it out: If close to contract end, paying a few more months beats the ETF

DIY Alternatives (No Contract)

• Ring Alarm ($10/month, no contract): Self-monitored or professional monitoring, cancel anytime
• SimpliSafe ($15-28/month, no contract): Month-to-month monitoring
• Wyze ($4/month per camera): Budget cameras with optional monitoring
• Self-monitoring (free): Smart cameras with phone alerts, no monthly fees