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Internet providers in 76801
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 12 Mbps | DSL | 66% |
| Coleman County Telephone Cooperative | $75.00 | 25 - 50 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.657% |
| Harris Broadband LP | $42.90 | 20 - 30 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.043% |
| Coleman County Telephone Cooperative | $75.00 | 25 - 20 Mbps | DSL | 0.354% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Echo Wireless | $45.00 | 4 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Skybeam | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Central Texas Tel Co-op | $59.95 | 10 - 4 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Coleman County Telephone Cooperative | $75.00 | 25 - 6 Mbps | Wireless | 1.657% |
| Reach Broadband | $20.00 | 20 - 3 Mbps | Wireless | 1.080% |
*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 22, 2021.
Need help?76801 internet service at a glance
At 66%, 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 66% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 2.700% 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 $20 and available download speeds reach up to 50 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 76801
The largest internet providers serving the 76801 ZIP code are Frontier, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most in the 76801 ZIP code, covering 66% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Brownwood’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 76801 ZIP code.
Frontier DSL 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 Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to most households in the 76801 ZIP code, covering 66% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines 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 Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Brownwood, $47.60.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Brownwood, $2.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 76801 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 66% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Brownwood's providers, 27 Mbps.
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 Feb 22, 2021.
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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Brownwood, $47.60.
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 Brownwood, $2.16.
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.
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 Feb 22, 2021.
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 $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Brownwood, $47.60.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Brownwood, $2.16.
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 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.
Internet providers in 76801 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 76801?
Echo Wireless is the fastest internet provider in the 76801 ZIP code with download speeds up to 50 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 50 Mbps to 1.657% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 76801?
Reach Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 76801 ZIP with service starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Brownwood, $47.60.
Is fiber internet available in 76801?
Coleman County Telephone Cooperative is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 76801 ZIP code, covering 1.657% of the city. Harris Broadband LP also offers fiber internet in 76801 and is available to 1.043% of households.
How do I change internet providers?
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Is cable or DSL better?
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.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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