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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. As of Oct 13, 2021.
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Broadband availability
17665
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 96.61%
2 providers - 0%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Bay City 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 Bay City area will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of Bay City residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 59% of the area. No cable providers are currently available in Bay City, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Bay City area. Among Bay City's five internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
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Top high-speed internet providers in Bay City
The largest internet providers in Bay City are AT&T and HughesNet bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and satellite options to Bay City.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Bay City residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 59% of the area. Bay City’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Bay City residents.
AT&T DSL internet
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DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Bay City covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Bay City 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 Bay City, $47.50.
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 Bay City, $1.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Bay City. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Bay City's providers, 267 Mbps.
AT&T fiber-optic internet
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to about half of households in Bay City covering 59% 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 Bay City than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $40/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Bay City, $47.50.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bay City, $1.76.
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 Bay City. These download speeds are available to 59% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bay City's providers, 267 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Bay City covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Bay City 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Bay City, $47.50.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bay City, $1.76.
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 Bay City. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Bay City's providers, 267 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Bay City?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Bay City with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 59% of households in Bay City. The next fastest internet provider in Bay City is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 96% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Bay City?
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Bay City with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bay City, $47.50.
Is fiber internet available in Bay City?
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Bay City, covering 59% of the city.
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