Compare 78726 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Austin – 159 Mbps
TX – 139 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Austin – 73 Mbps
TX – 62 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Austin.
Provider | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 55% |
Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Ranch Wireless | $29.95 | - | Wireless | 56% |
Western Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 2.300% |
*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.
**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.
Need help?10973
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.57%
3 providers - 2.26%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 78726 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 78726 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 55% of those living in the 78726 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 78726 area, and 99.57% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 78726, 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 |
---|---|---|---|
AT&T | 227 Mbps | 144 Mbps | DSL |
Spectrum | 57 Mbps | 8 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Austin.
The largest internet providers serving the 78726 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 78726 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 55% of the area. Austin’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 78726 ZIP code.
|
|
|
|
|
*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 all households in the 78726 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 Austin, $53.98.
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, $0.75.
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 78726 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Austin's providers, 287 Mbps.
|
|
|
|
|
*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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to about half of households in the 78726 ZIP code, covering 55% 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 78726 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Austin, $53.98.
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, $0.75.
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 78726 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 55% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Austin's providers, 287 Mbps.
|
|
|
|
|
*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.
**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 the 78726 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 78726 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, $53.98.
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, $0.75.
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 78726 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Austin's providers, 287 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 78726 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 78726 and the greater Austin area. 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 in the 78726 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 $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 DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 78726 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 78726. The next fastest internet provider in the 78726 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 55% of the area.
Ranch Wireless offers the cheapest internet in the 78726 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Austin, $53.98.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 78726 ZIP code, covering 55% of the city.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.