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Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.037% |
| Sparklight | $50.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Cameron Communications | $30.00 | 6 - 15 Mbps | Wired | 1.425% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Cameron Communications | $30.00 | 6 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 45% |
*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 - 99.98%
2 providers - 98.43%
3 providers - 0.07%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Dumas 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 Dumas area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Dumas residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 39% of those living in Dumas.
There are five internet providers serving the Dumas area, and 98.43% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Dumas's five internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Dumas are Sparklight, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Dumas.
Cable internet from Sparklight is available to nearly all Dumas residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Dumas’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Dumas 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 Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Dumas covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Dumas residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Dumas, $53.75.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Dumas, $0.87.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Dumas. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dumas's providers, 258 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 Dumas covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Dumas 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Dumas, $53.75.
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 Dumas, $0.87.
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 Dumas. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Dumas's providers, 258 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 Dumas covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Dumas 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 Dumas, $53.75.
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 Dumas, $0.87.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Dumas. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Dumas's providers, 258 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Dumas with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Dumas. The next fastest internet provider in Dumas is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 0.037% of the area.
Cameron Communications offers the cheapest internet in Dumas with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Dumas, $53.75.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Dumas, covering 0.037% of the city.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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.
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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