Compare 78703 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Austin – 161 Mbps
TX – 140 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Austin – 75 Mbps
TX – 63 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Austin.
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Find internet providers serving the 78703 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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AT&T | $40.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 84% |
AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Grande Communications | $35.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 63% |
Grande Communications | $35.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 37% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Ranch Wireless | $29.95 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 93% |
*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 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 80.49%
4+ providers - 0.00%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 78703 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 78703 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. 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 94% of those living in the 78703 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 78703 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 78703, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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AT&T | 309 Mbps | 247 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
HughesNet | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
Spectrum | 129 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Austin.
The largest internet providers serving the 78703 ZIP code are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 78703 ZIP code, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 84% of the area. Austin’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 78703 ZIP code.
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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 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 78703 ZIP code, covering 97% 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Austin, $41.82.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Austin, $0.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 78703 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Austin's providers, 573 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 78703 ZIP code, covering 84% 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 78703 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $40/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Austin, $41.82.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Austin, $0.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 78703 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Austin's providers, 573 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 78703 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 78703 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Austin, $41.82.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Austin, $0.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 78703 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Austin's providers, 573 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 78703 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 78703 and the greater Austin area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Austin at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Austin at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 78703 ZIP, 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 $59.99 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 the 78703 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 84% of households in 78703. The next fastest internet provider in the 78703 ZIP code is Grande Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 63% of the area.
Ranch Wireless offers the cheapest internet in the 78703 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Austin, $41.82.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 78703 ZIP code, covering 84% of the city. Grande Communications also offers fiber internet in 78703 and is available to 63% of households.
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.
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.
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%.