Compare Garland internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Garland – 172 Mbps
TX – 140 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Garland – 70 Mbps
TX – 63 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Garland.
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Shop the best Garland internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.085% |
AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 13% |
Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 30 Mbps | DSL | 86% |
Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 30 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 86% |
Spectrum | $49.99 | 200 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Skybeam | - | - | Wireless | 75% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.63%
3 providers - 3.78%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Garland is comparable to the rest of Texas - 91%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Garland area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Garland residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 87% of those living in Garland.
There are six internet providers serving the Garland area, and 98.63% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Garland's six internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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AT&T | 174 Mbps | 119 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
Spectrum | 103 Mbps | 23 Mbps | Cable |
Frontier | 224 Mbps | 176 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Garland.
The largest internet providers in Garland are AT&T and Frontier bringing DSL and fiber-optic options to Garland.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to many Garland residents, covering 13% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Frontier, which covers 86% of the area. Garland’s third most-available internet provider, Frontier, offers fiber-optic to around 86% of Garland residents.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in Garland covering 13% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Garland to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Garland, $45.59.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Garland, $0.84.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Garland. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Garland's providers, 294 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Garland covering 86% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Garland to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Garland, $45.59.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Garland, $0.84.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 30 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Garland. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Garland's providers, 294 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Garland covering 86% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Frontier is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Garland than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Garland, $45.59.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Garland, $0.84.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 30 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Garland. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Garland's providers, 294 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Garland, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Garland, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Garland and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Garland at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Garland at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Garland residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Garland with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.085% of households in Garland. The next fastest internet provider in Garland is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Garland with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Garland, $45.59.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Garland, covering 86% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Garland and is available to 1.085% of households.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.