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| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 76% |
Consolidated Communications 
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$35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 35% |
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Consolidated Communications
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$35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 22% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 7.730% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.730% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| IguanaNet | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
*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 - 94.17%
2 providers - 51.44%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 77303 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 77303 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 85% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 78% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 34% of those living in the 77303 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 77303 area, and 51.44% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 77303, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 77303 ZIP code are Optimum and Consolidated Communications bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to the area.
Cable internet from Optimum is available to most in the 77303 ZIP code, covering 76% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Consolidated Communications, which covers 35% of the area. Conroe’s third most-available internet provider, Consolidated Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 22% of residents in the 77303 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.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to most households in the 77303 ZIP code, covering 76% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 77303 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Conroe, $44.32.
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, $0.25.
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 77303 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 76% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Conroe's providers, 543 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 the 77303 ZIP code, covering 35% of the area.
DSL internet from Consolidated Communications 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 Consolidated Communications start at $35/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Conroe, $44.32.
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, $0.25.
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 77303 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 35% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Conroe's providers, 543 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 Consolidated Communications offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 77303 ZIP code, covering 22% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Consolidated Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 77303 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Consolidated Communications start at $35/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Conroe, $44.32.
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, $0.25.
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 1,000 Mbps in 77303 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 22% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Conroe's providers, 543 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 77303 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 77303 and the greater Conroe area. 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 in the 77303 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Consolidated Communications is the fastest internet provider in the 77303 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 35% of households in 77303. The next fastest internet provider in the 77303 ZIP code is Consolidated Communications, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 22% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in the 77303 ZIP with service starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Conroe, $44.32.
Consolidated Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 77303 ZIP code, covering 22% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in 77303 and is available to 7.730% of households.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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