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Internet providers in Briar, TX
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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
5665
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 3.11%
2 providers - 3.03%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 3%, broadband coverage in Briar is much lower than the rest of Texas - 91%, and much lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Briar area will have access to cable, which covers 3.110% of Briar residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 3.030% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Briar, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the Briar area, and 3.03% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Briar's seven internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Briar
The largest internet providers in Briar are HughesNet and Viasat bringing satellite options to Briar.
Satellite internet from HughesNet is available to nearly all Briar residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from Viasat, which covers 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Briar covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Briar 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 Briar, $47.15.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Briar, $1.12.
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 Briar. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Briar's providers, 64 Mbps.
Viasat satellite 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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Briar covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Briar 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 $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Briar, $47.15.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Briar, $1.12.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Briar. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Briar's providers, 64 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Briar?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Briar with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 3.108% of households in Briar. The next fastest internet provider in Briar is NextLink, offering download speeds up to 30 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Briar?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Briar with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Briar, $47.15.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
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.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Should I use my own router?
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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