Compare Baytown internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Baytown – 143 Mbps
TX – 139 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Baytown – 32 Mbps
TX – 62 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Baytown.
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Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 1.126% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 94% |
Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 8.552% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 13% |
Gtek Communications | $44.95 | 12 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 2.294% |
*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 - 95.77%
2 providers - 89.22%
3 providers - 10.35%
4+ providers - 0.47%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Baytown 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 Baytown area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Baytown residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.770% of those living in Baytown.
There are seven internet providers serving the Baytown area, and 89.22% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Baytown's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Rise Broadband | 60 Mbps | 49 Mbps | Wireless |
Viasat | 26 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
Optimum | 83 Mbps | 9 Mbps | Cable |
Frontier | 94 Mbps | 65 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
Xfinity | 102 Mbps | 57 Mbps | Cable |
HughesNet | 15 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Baytown.
The largest internet providers in Baytown are Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Baytown.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Baytown residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Baytown’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Baytown 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Baytown covering 94% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Baytown residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Baytown, $47.84.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Baytown, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Baytown. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Baytown's providers, 342 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 Baytown covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Baytown 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 Baytown, $47.84.
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 Baytown, $0.67.
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 Baytown. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Baytown's providers, 342 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Baytown covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Baytown 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Baytown, $47.84.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Baytown, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Baytown. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Baytown's providers, 342 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Baytown with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Baytown. The next fastest internet provider in Baytown is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 8.552% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Baytown with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Baytown, $47.84.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Baytown, covering 1.126% of the city.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.