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Internet providers in 79606
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| AT&T | $30 | 100 - 18 Mbps | DSL | 39% |
| Windstream | $19.99 | 10 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 1.150% |
| Suddenlink Communications | $30 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| Taylor Telephone Cooperative, Inc. | - | - | DSL | 1.059% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $39.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 5 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Central Texas Telephone Cooperative, Inc. | - | - | Wireless | 34% |
*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 1, 2020.
Need help?79606 internet service at a glance
At 97%, broadband coverage in the 79606 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 79606 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 96% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 40% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Abilene, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are eight internet providers serving the 79606 area, and 38.66% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 79606, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 79606
The largest internet providers serving the 79606 ZIP code are AT&T, Suddenlink Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to many in the 79606 ZIP code, covering 39% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Suddenlink Communications, which covers 96% of the area. Abilene’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 79606 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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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 1, 2020.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 79606 ZIP code, covering 39% 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 $30/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Abilene, $38.32.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Abilene, $1.13.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 18 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in 79606 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 39% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Abilene's providers, 186 Mbps.
Suddenlink Communications cable internet
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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 1, 2020.
Cable from Suddenlink Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in the 79606 ZIP code, covering 96% of the area.
Suddenlink Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 79606 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Suddenlink Communications start at $30/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Abilene, $38.32.
Suddenlink Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Abilene, $1.13.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Suddenlink Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 79606 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Abilene's providers, 186 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 79606 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 79606 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Abilene, $38.32.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Abilene, $1.13.
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 79606 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, 186 Mbps.
Internet providers in 79606 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 79606?
Suddenlink Communications is the fastest internet provider in the 79606 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in 79606. The next fastest internet provider in the 79606 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 50 Mbps to 1.150% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 79606?
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 79606 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Abilene, $38.32.
Why is my internet slow today?
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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