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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 94% |
SANTA ROSA TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE - 0004278420 
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$36.95 | 3 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 99% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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SANTA ROSA TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE - 0004278420
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$36.95 | 3 - 6 Mbps | Wireless | 20% |
*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 - 99.64%
2 providers - 96.08%
3 providers - 92.51%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 79201 ZIP code 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 79201 ZIP will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 94% of those living in the 79201 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 79201 area, and 96.08% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 79201, prices start at $36.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 79201 ZIP code are AT&T, Optimum, and SANTA ROSA TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE - 0004278420 bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 79201 ZIP code, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 94% of the area. Childress’s third most-available internet provider, SANTA ROSA TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE - 0004278420, offers fiber-optic to around 99% of residents in the 79201 ZIP code.
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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 the 79201 ZIP code, covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T 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 AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Childress, $53.39.
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 Childress, $0.75.
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 79201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Childress's providers, 214 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 nearly all households in the 79201 ZIP code, covering 94% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 79201 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 Childress, $53.39.
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 Childress, $0.75.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1.5 Mbps in 79201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Childress's providers, 214 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.
Fiber-optic from SANTA ROSA TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE - 0004278420 offers broadband to all households in the 79201 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from SANTA ROSA TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE - 0004278420 is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 79201 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for SANTA ROSA TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE - 0004278420 start at $36.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Childress, $53.39.
SANTA ROSA TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE - 0004278420 customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 3 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $12.32 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Childress, $0.75.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, SANTA ROSA TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE - 0004278420 offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 100 Mbps in 79201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Childress's providers, 214 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 79201 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 79201 and the greater Childress area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Childress at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Childress at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 79201 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Childress may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Childress fiber-optic, DSL, and cable internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 79201 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in 79201. The next fastest internet provider in the 79201 ZIP code is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 94% of the area.
SANTA ROSA TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE - 0004278420 offers the cheapest internet in the 79201 ZIP with service starting at $36.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Childress, $53.39.
SANTA ROSA TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE - 0004278420 is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 79201 ZIP code, covering 99% 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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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.
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