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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 76% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Mid-Plains Communications  | - | - | DSL | 21% |
| Mid-Plains Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 21% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Cameron Communications | $30.00 | 6 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 94% |
*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 - 99.73%
2 providers - 89.45%
3 providers - 6.50%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 79119 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 79119 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 75% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 73% of those living in the 79119 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 79119 area, and 89.45% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 79119, prices start at $30 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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| Optimum | 150 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 124 Mbps | 100 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Amarillo.
The largest internet providers serving the 79119 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 79119 ZIP code, covering 76% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 98% of the area. Amarillo’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 79119 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 79119 ZIP code, covering 76% 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 Amarillo, $52.00.
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 Amarillo, $0.73.
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 79119 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 76% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Amarillo's providers, 211 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.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to nearly all households in the 79119 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 79119 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 Amarillo, $52.00.
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 Amarillo, $0.73.
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 79119 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Amarillo's providers, 211 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 79119 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 79119 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 Amarillo, $52.00.
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 Amarillo, $0.73.
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 79119 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Amarillo's providers, 211 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 79119 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 76% of households in 79119. The next fastest internet provider in the 79119 ZIP code is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Cameron Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 79119 ZIP with service starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Amarillo, $52.00.
Mid-Plains Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 79119 ZIP code, covering 21% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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