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Internet providers in 76801

76801 internet providers

Provider
Coleman County Telephone Cooperative $75.00 25 - 1,000 Mbps Fiber-optic 1.660%
Harris Broadband LP $19.95 100 - 100 Mbps Fiber-optic 1.040%
Coleman County Telephone Cooperative $75.00 25 - 1,000 Mbps DSL 0.350%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 Mbps Satellite 100%
Central Texas Tel Co-op $56.95 10 - 1,000 Mbps Wireless 100%
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76801 internet service at a glance

At 69%, broadband coverage in the 76801 ZIP code is slightly lower than the rest of Texas - 91%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.

The vast majority of those living in the 76801 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 68% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 56% of the area. No cable providers are currently available in Brownwood, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.

There are nine internet providers serving the 76801 area, and 2.50% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 76801, prices start at $19.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in 76801

The largest internet providers serving the 76801 ZIP code are HughesNet and Viasat bringing satellite options to the area.

Satellite internet from HughesNet is available to nearly all Brownwood residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from Viasat, which covers 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 76801 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 76801 ZIP 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 Brownwood, $48.48.

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 Brownwood, $1.47.

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 76801 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Brownwood's providers, 27 Mbps.

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Viasat satellite internet

Provider
Viasat
Starting price*
$69.99/mo.
Max download speed

150 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 76801 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.

Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 76801 ZIP 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 Brownwood, $48.48.

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 Brownwood, $1.47.

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 76801 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Brownwood's providers, 27 Mbps.

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Internet providers in 76801 frequently asked questions

Central Texas Tel Co-op is the fastest internet provider in the 76801 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 76801. The next fastest internet provider in the 76801 ZIP code is Coleman County Telephone Cooperative, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 1.660% of the area.

Harris Broadband LP offers the cheapest internet in the 76801 ZIP with service starting at $19.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Brownwood, $48.48.

Coleman County Telephone Cooperative is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 76801 ZIP code, covering 1.660% of the city. Harris Broadband LP also offers fiber internet in 76801 and is available to 1.040% of households.

Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.

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.

Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.