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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 40% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| Google Fiber | $70.00 | 1,000 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 39% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 20% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 15% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Wired | 0.346% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Ranch Wireless  | $29.95 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 89% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 21% |
| SOS Communications | - | 10 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 4.594% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.52%
3 providers - 59.39%
4+ providers - 12.01%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Austin 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 Austin area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Austin residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 74% of those living in Austin.
There are nine internet providers serving the Austin area, and 99.52% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Austin's nine internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Austin are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Austin.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Austin residents, covering 96% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 40% of the area. Austin’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of Austin residents.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Austin covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Austin 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Austin, $49.48.
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 Austin, $0.17.
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 Austin. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Austin's providers, 557 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to about half of households in Austin covering 40% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Austin than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Austin, $49.48.
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 Austin, $0.17.
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 1,000 Mbps in Austin. These download speeds are available to 40% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Austin's providers, 557 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Austin covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Austin residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Austin, $49.48.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Austin, $0.17.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Austin. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Austin's providers, 557 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Austin, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Austin, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Austin and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Austin at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Austin at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Austin residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Austin may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Austin cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Austin with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Austin. The next fastest internet provider in Austin is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 40% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Austin with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Austin, $49.48.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Austin, covering 40% of the city. Google Fiber also offers fiber internet in Austin and is available to 39% of households.
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.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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