Compare 79601 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Abilene – 155 Mbps
TX – 139 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Abilene – 73 Mbps
TX – 62 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Abilene.
Internet providers in 79601
Internet providers in your area
79601 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 64% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 76% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 3.130% |
| Taylor Telephone Cooperative | $44.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 7.180% |
| Taylor Telephone Cooperative | $44.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.180% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 98% |
| TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP | $49.95 | - | Wireless | 2.040% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
Need help?79601 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
8681
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 82.67%
2 providers - 64.14%
3 providers - 3.72%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in the 79601 ZIP code 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 79601 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 88% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 70% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 62% of those living in the 79601 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 79601 area, and 64.14% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 79601, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Abilene
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viasat | 24 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Optimum | 155 Mbps | 23 Mbps | Cable |
| Taylor Telephone Cooperative | 161 Mbps | 148 Mbps | DSL |
| Rise Broadband | 34 Mbps | 5 Mbps | Wireless |
| AT&T | 23 Mbps | 4 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Abilene.
Top high-speed internet providers in 79601
The largest internet providers serving the 79601 ZIP code are AT&T, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 79601 ZIP code, covering 64% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 76% of the area. Abilene’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 79601 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to most households in the 79601 ZIP code, covering 64% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Abilene, $50.69.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Abilene, $0.52.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in 79601 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 64% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Abilene's providers, 149 Mbps.
Optimum cable internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to most households in the 79601 ZIP code, covering 76% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 79601 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Abilene, $50.69.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Abilene, $0.52.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 79601 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 76% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Abilene's providers, 149 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 79601 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 79601 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Abilene, $50.69.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Abilene, $0.52.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 79601 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Abilene's providers, 149 Mbps.
Internet providers in 79601 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 79601 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 64% of households in 79601. The next fastest internet provider in the 79601 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 3.130% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 79601 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Abilene, $50.69.
Taylor Telephone Cooperative is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 79601 ZIP code, covering 0.180% of the city.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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