| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 85% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Westex Telecom  | $39.95 | 4 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.041% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Westex Telecom | $39.95 | 4 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Basin 2 Way | - | 8 - 20 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.92%
2 providers - 84.97%
3 providers - 0.04%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Big Spring 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 Big Spring area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Big Spring residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Big Spring, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the Big Spring area, and 84.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Big Spring's six internet providers, prices start at $39.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Big Spring are AT&T, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Big Spring.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Big Spring residents, covering 85% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Big Spring’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Big Spring 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 Big Spring covering 85% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Big Spring 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 Big Spring, $53.99.
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 Big Spring, $0.76.
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 0.768 Mbps in Big Spring. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Big Spring's providers, 250 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.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Big Spring covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Big Spring residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Big Spring, $53.99.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Big Spring, $0.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Big Spring. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Big Spring's providers, 250 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Big Spring covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Big Spring 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 Big Spring, $53.99.
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 Big Spring, $0.76.
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 Big Spring. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Big Spring's providers, 250 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Big Spring with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 85% of households in Big Spring. The next fastest internet provider in Big Spring is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Westex Telecom offers the cheapest internet in Big Spring with plans starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Big Spring, $53.99.
Westex Telecom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Big Spring, covering 0.041% of the city.
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.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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.
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