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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 7.047% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 11% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Consolidated Communications  | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 33% |
| Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 14% |
| Dalton Telephone Co. | $74.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 2.220% |
| Dalton Telephone Co. | $74.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 2.220% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 1.958% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.958% |
| AccessMedia3 | - | - | Cable | 1.520% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| IguanaNet | - | - | Wireless | 99% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 89% |
| SDWISP | $100.00 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 1.775% |
| Razer Wireless | $39.99 | 8 - 20 Mbps | Wireless | 1.775% |
*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 - 99.25%
2 providers - 56.09%
3 providers - 10.21%
4+ providers - 6.99%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Conroe 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 Conroe area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Conroe residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 84% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 36% of those living in Conroe.
There are 13 internet providers serving the Conroe area, and 56.09% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Conroe's 13 internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Conroe are Xfinity, Optimum, and Consolidated Communications bringing cable and DSL options to Conroe.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to many Conroe residents, covering 11% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 98% of the area. Conroe’s third most-available internet provider, Consolidated Communications, offers DSL to around 33% of Conroe 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to a limited number of households in Conroe covering 11% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Conroe residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Conroe, $52.59.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Conroe, $0.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Conroe. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Conroe's providers, 396 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 Conroe covering 98% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Conroe 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 Conroe, $52.59.
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 Conroe, $0.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Conroe. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Conroe's providers, 396 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.
DSL from Consolidated Communications offers broadband to some, but not many households in Conroe covering 33% of the area.
DSL internet from Consolidated Communications uses telephone lines in Conroe 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 Consolidated Communications start at $35/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Conroe, $52.59.
Consolidated Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.70 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Conroe, $0.49.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Consolidated Communications offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 100 Mbps in Conroe. These download speeds are available to 33% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Conroe's providers, 396 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Conroe, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Conroe, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Conroe and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Conroe at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Conroe at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Conroe residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Conroe with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 7.047% of households in Conroe. The next fastest internet provider in Conroe is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 11% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Conroe with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Conroe, $52.59.
Consolidated Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Conroe, covering 14% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in Conroe and is available to 1.958% of households.
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.
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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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