| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 3.644% |
CoBridge Communications  | - | 50 - 250 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.42%
3 providers - 3.58%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Carthage 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 Carthage area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Carthage residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Carthage, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Carthage area, and 98.42% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Carthage's five internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Carthage are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Carthage.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Carthage residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Carthage’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Carthage 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 Carthage covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Carthage 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 Carthage, $57.50.
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 Carthage, $0.66.
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 5 Mbps in Carthage. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Carthage's providers, 53 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 Carthage covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Carthage 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Carthage, $57.50.
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 Carthage, $0.66.
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 Carthage. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Carthage's providers, 53 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Carthage covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Carthage 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 Carthage, $57.50.
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 Carthage, $0.66.
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 Carthage. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Carthage's providers, 53 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Carthage with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Carthage. The next fastest internet provider in Carthage is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 3.644% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Carthage with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Carthage, $57.50.
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.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
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.
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