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Internet providers in 78542
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*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 Jun 1, 2020.
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At 100%, broadband coverage in the 78542 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 78542 ZIP will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of households. No DSL or cable providers are currently available in Edinburg, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the 78542 area. Among five internet providers in 78542, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 78542
The largest internet providers serving the 78542 ZIP code are HughesNet and Viasat bringing satellite options to the area.
Satellite internet from HughesNet is available to nearly all Edinburg residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from Viasat, which covers 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 78542 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 78542 ZIP 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Edinburg, $55.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Edinburg, $2.89.
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 78542 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Edinburg's providers, 19 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 78542 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 78542 ZIP 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 $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Edinburg, $55.00.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Edinburg, $2.89.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 78542 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Edinburg's providers, 19 Mbps.
Internet providers in 78542 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 78542?
SmartCom Telephone is the fastest internet provider in the 78542 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 78542. The next fastest internet provider in the 78542 ZIP code is VTX1 Companies, offering download speeds up to 30 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 78542?
Viasat offers the cheapest internet in the 78542 ZIP with service starting at $50/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Edinburg, $55.00.
Is fiber internet available in 78542?
SmartCom Telephone is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 78542 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city.
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Do I need a new modem for fiber internet?
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.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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