| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 79% |
North Texas Broadband  | - | - | Cable | 49% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| NextLink | $69.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Cirra Networks | $49.99 | 5 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Legacy ISP | - | - | Wireless | 5.550% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 84.69%
2 providers - 44.24%
3 providers - 0.90%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 90%, broadband coverage in the 76009 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 76009 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 77% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 76% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 49% of those living in the 76009 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 76009 area, and 44.24% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 76009, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| HughesNet | 8 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 241 Mbps | 160 Mbps | DSL |
| Rise Broadband | 20 Mbps | 7 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Alvarado.
The largest internet providers serving the 76009 ZIP code are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 76009 ZIP code, covering 79% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Alvarado’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 76009 ZIP code.
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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 76009 ZIP code, covering 79% 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 Alvarado, $56.65.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alvarado, $3.78.
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 20 Mbps in 76009 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Alvarado's providers, 29 Mbps.
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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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 76009 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 76009 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Alvarado, $56.65.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alvarado, $3.78.
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 76009 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Alvarado's providers, 29 Mbps.
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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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 76009 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 76009 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Alvarado, $56.65.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alvarado, $3.78.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 76009 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Alvarado's providers, 29 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 76009 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 79% of households in 76009. The next fastest internet provider in the 76009 ZIP code is NextLink, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 76009 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Alvarado, $56.65.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
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