What's the cheapest internet provider in Elgin?

Spectrum offers the cheapest internet plan in Elgin with plans starting at $30.00/mo. for 100 Mbps. Hughesnet also offers cheap plans starting at $49.99/mo. for 50 Mbps. At $0.05 per Mbps the AT&T Fiber 5 GIG speed plan from AT&T gives you the most value for your dollar.

What's the fastest internet provider in Elgin?

The fastest internet provider in Elgin is AT&T. It has Fiber internet plans with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. Spectrum also has fast Cable plans up to 1,000 Mbps.

Should I buy my own equipment?

In most cases, your initial cost of buying a modem and router pays for itself within a year. Rental equipment fees from internet providers are usually around $10/mo. and you can buy combination modem/routers (gateways) for under $100. If you want to avoid a monthly fee from your ISP, buying your router is the way to go. If you need support for your equipment, rent it from your ISP and you’ll have access to technical support. See our full guide on whether you should rent or buy internet equipment .

How do I set up internet?

Once you have compared and chosen an internet provider , you often have the choice to install your internet yourself or have the ISP send a tech to your address. If you install it yourself, the ISP will provide you with a step-by-step guide to connect their equipment to yours and set up your Wi-Fi access. If you choose professional installation, all you’ll have to do is schedule an appointment with your ISP and they’ll take care of everything.

What internet technology type should I look for?

When choosing an internet service provider, it’s important to consider technology types. Fiber internet is the fastest and most reliable internet technology type since it provides symmetrical download and upload speeds, but it’s not the most widely available type of internet. We recommend fiber if it’s available at your address, but if not, you have other options. Cable internet is a common internet type and the best alternative to fiber internet. It offers fast, reliable speeds and is more widely available than fiber. Satellite internet is a great choice if you live in a rural area and other internet technologies aren’t an option. 5G internet , or fixed wireless internet , is another internet technology type to consider. 5G home internet isn’t always as fast as cable or fiber plans, but some providers like T-Mobile are expanding rapidly to offer 5G home internet service to most of the country and can reach speeds up to 245 Mbps.

Internet providers in Elgin, Texas

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Spectrum Internet

7,220 customer reviews

Plans starting at
$30

/mo
for 12 mos.

Speeds up to
1000 mbps
Connection type
Cable
Available in Elgin
99%

Call to learn more

Call to learn more: (844) 451-2720

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Speeds up to
1000 mbps
Connection type
Cable
Customer rating

(7,220)

Available in Elgin
99%

Call to learn more:

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with Spectrum
Provider details

Connection type

Cable

Upload speeds

up to 35 Mbps

Data caps

None

Installation options

Self-installation Activation Fee of $30, Professional-installation Fee of $65.

Technical support

Available 24/7
Spectrum is the second largest cable internet provider in the U.S., with TV and home phone service options too. It's available to more than 100 million people across 42 states.

What we like

No data caps.

No contracts.

Spectrum WiFi Hotspots allow FREE, unlimited access to a nationwide network of over 500,000 hotspots around the country.
Pricing breakdown

Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.

Equipment fees: $10/mo WiFi + Free Modem

Spectrum's terms & conditions

Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.

AT&T Internet

3,832 customer reviews

Plans starting at
$55

/mo*
for 12 mos.

Speeds up to
5000 mbps
Connection type
Fiber
Available in Elgin
71%

Call to learn more

Call to learn more: (844) 451-2720

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Speeds up to
5000 mbps
Connection type
Fiber
Customer rating

(3,832)

Available in Elgin
71%

**Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify. Updated as of 6/4/25. †Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.

**Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify. Updated as of 6/4/25. †Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.

Call to learn more:

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with AT&T
Provider details

Connection type

Fiber

Upload speeds

5000 Mbps

Data caps

None

Installation options

Self, Professional

Technical support

Available 24/7
AT&T is a household name in the high-speed internet, TV and phone provider world, committed to connected service in much of the South, Midwest and the West Coast.

What we like

Overall Customer Satisfaction with number one ranking in the South and West and 2nd in North Central

Fiber

Fiber technology and advanced smart Wi-Fi® technology for a strong connection

Flexible service agreements
Pricing breakdown

Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.

Equipment fees: None

AT&T's terms & conditions

Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to att.com/getfiber to see if you qualify.

Price after $10/mo discount (starts within 2 bills) w/ paperless billing & Autopay if enrolled w a debut card or bank account. Discount reduced to $5/mo if enrolled w/ credit card. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies

Subj. to change and may be discontinued at any time. Price for Internet 1000 for new residential customers & is after $10/mo discount (starts within 2 bills) w/ paperless billing & Autopay if enrolled w a debut card or bank account. Discount reduced to $5/mo if enrolled w/ credit card. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Must maintain autopay/paperless bill and valid email address to continue discount. Pricing subject to change. Subj. to Internet Terms of Service at Terms of Service - Legal Policy Center - AT&T.

†Internet speed claims represent maximum network service capability speeds & based on wired connection to gateway. 1GIG speeds require the latest router & recommended setup. Actual customer speeds may vary and are not guaranteed. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.

Discount off the monthly rate when account is active & enrolled in both. Pay full plan cost until discount starts w/in 2 bill cycles. Must maintain autopay/paperless bill and valid email address to continue discount. Taxes & Fees: Up to $99 installation fee may apply, plus tax where applicable. Monthly cost recovery charge which are not government-required apply in TX, OH and NV. Taxes also apply. For one time AT&T transactional fees, see Results for fees - AT&T Search for details. Pricing subject to change. Subj. to Internet Terms of Service at Terms of Service - Legal Policy Center - AT&T.

Offers may not be combined with other promotional offers on the same services and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Other conditions apply to all offers.

©2023 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo, and all other AT&T marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. Subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. provide products and services under the AT&T brand. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Spectrum Internet

7,220 customer reviews

Plans starting at
$30

/mo
for 12 mos.

Speeds up to
1000 mbps
Connection type
Cable
Available in Elgin
99%

Call to learn more

Call to learn more: (844) 451-2720

Check plans with Spectrum Check plans with Spectrum

Speeds up to
1000 mbps
Connection type
Cable
Customer rating

(7,220)

Available in Elgin
99%

Call to learn more:

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with Spectrum
Provider details

Connection type

Cable

Upload speeds

up to 35 Mbps

Data caps

None

Installation options

Self-installation Activation Fee of $30, Professional-installation Fee of $65.

Technical support

Available 24/7
Spectrum is the second largest cable internet provider in the U.S., with TV and home phone service options too. It's available to more than 100 million people across 42 states.

What we like

No data caps.

No contracts.

Spectrum WiFi Hotspots allow FREE, unlimited access to a nationwide network of over 500,000 hotspots around the country.
Pricing breakdown

Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.

Equipment fees: $10/mo WiFi + Free Modem

Spectrum's terms & conditions

Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
Optimum Internet

605 customer reviews

Plans starting at
$40

/mo*
for 12 mos.

Speeds up to
8000 mbps
Contract length
None
Connection type
Fiber

Call to learn more

Call to learn more: (844) 451-2720

Speeds up to
8000 mbps
Connection type
Fiber
Customer rating

(605)

*w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill

*w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill

Call to learn more:

(844) 451-2720
Provider details

Connection type

Fiber

Upload speeds

8000 Mbps

Data caps

None

Installation options

Professional, Self

Technical support

Available 24/7
Optimum is a high-speed internet, TV and home phone provider dedicated to making your life simpler with customizable plans for full home entertainment.

What we like

1 year price lock

Unlimited data caps

No contracts

Up to a $500 competitive contract buy out
Pricing breakdown

Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.

Equipment fees: Modem rental (est. $10/mo.) or use your own compatible equipment ($0/mo.)

Optimum's terms & conditions

Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract, unless otherwise stated. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing may or may not reflect promotional, bundle and/or other offers available. 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.
EarthLink Internet

222 customer reviews

Plans starting at
$39

95/mo
for 12 mos.

Speeds up to
5000 mbps
Contract length
12 months
Connection type
Fiber

Call to learn more

Call to learn more: (844) 451-2720

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Speeds up to
5000 mbps
Connection type
Fiber
Customer rating

(222)

Call to learn more:

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with EarthLink
Provider details

Connection type

Fiber

Upload speeds

5000 Mbps

Data caps

None

Installation options

Professional installation provided by local telephone company. One-time installation charge. Prices between $0-$79.95. Self-installation options available.

Technical support

Available Mon-Sun, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET
EarthLink is one of the most widely available ISPs in the United States with their network expanding across 48 states.

What we like

No Credit Check Required

Unlimited data

No throttling

Self-installation available
Pricing breakdown

Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.

Equipment fees: Router Fee $12.95/mo

EarthLink's terms & conditions

Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract, unless otherwise stated. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing may or may not reflect promotional, bundle and/or other offers available. 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.
Hughesnet Internet

310 customer reviews

Plans starting at
$49

99/mo*
for 12 mos.

Speeds up to
100 mbps
Connection type
Satellite
Available in Elgin
100%

Call to learn more

Call to learn more: (844) 451-2720

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Speeds up to
100 mbps
Connection type
Satellite
Customer rating

(310)

Available in Elgin
100%

***Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACHⓘ enrollment. Enroll before the 2nd billing cycle for continued savings. Service plans require a 24-month commitment. Equipment Lease or Purchase fees extra.

***Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACHⓘ enrollment. Enroll before the 2nd billing cycle for continued savings. Service plans require a 24-month commitment. Equipment Lease or Purchase fees extra.

Call to learn more:

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with Hughesnet
Provider details

Connection type

Satellite

Upload speeds

5 Mbps

Data caps

None

Installation options

Professional

Technical support

Available 24/7
HughesNet is a satellite internet provider offering nationwide availability and up to 200 GB data plans.

What we like

Widespread availability with the flexibility to change your plan anytime

Satellite

SmartTechnologies™ service enhancement for smart web data usage

15-100 GB of plan data with no overages and additional data during off-peak hours (2am-8am)

24-month service agreement with no mid-contract price changes
Pricing breakdown

Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.

Equipment fees: Available for rental or purchase (rental est. $14.99/mo.)

Hughesnet's terms & conditions

Each Hughesnet service plan is designed to deliver the download/upload speeds assigned to that specific plan, however, speeds and uninterrupted use are not guaranteed and may vary based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to the number of concurrent network users. Your Hughesnet experience will vary based on your proximity to the Wi-Fi source. Save $30 per month for 12 months on Fusion plans or $25 per month for 12 months on non-Fusion plans. After 12 months, plans revert to the standard monthly fee. Offer availability varies based on geographical area. New subscribers only. Limited-time offer. Other terms may apply. Free standard professional installation applies to new Lease subscribers only. Not valid with Purchase option. Limited-time offer. Standard Data may be slower than other traffic during high-traffic periods. Minimum term required. Monthly service and early termination fees apply. Visit legal.hughesnet.com for details. Hughesnet and Hughesnet Fusion are registered trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company. JUPITER is a trademark of Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company.

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What's the right internet speed for your home?

Households within Elgin are, on average, getting download speeds of 178 Mbps and upload speeds of 66 Mbps. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assigns internet requirements into light, moderate and high-use categories.

Our online speed guide can help you decide which internet speed is best for your household.

Light

Internet use

1 to 2

Email, browsing, basic video, one streaming device at a time.

Broadband guidelines:

1 to 2 devices:

5 to 20 Mbps

2 to 4 devices:

20 to 40 Mbps

5 to 10 devices:

50 to 100 Mbps

View Allconnect's take

Moderate

Internet use

3 - 4

The same functions as Light, plus one high-demand application like streaming HD video, video conferencing, online gaming or telecommuting.

Broadband guidelines:

1 to 2 devices:

5 to 20 Mbps

2 to 4 devices:

20 to 40 Mbps

5 to 10 devices:

75 to 200 Mbps

View Allconnect's take

High

Internet use

The same functions as Light and Moderate, plus multiple high-demand applications running simultaneously.

Broadband guidelines:

1 to 2 devices:

100 to 200 Mbps

2 to 4 devices:

200 to 300 Mbps

5 to 10 devices:

400 to 500 Mbps

View Allconnect's take

Light

Internet use

1 to 2

Email, browsing, basic video, one streaming device at a time.

Broadband guidelines:

1 to 2 devices:

5 to 20 Mbps

2 to 4 devices:

20 to 40 Mbps

5 to 10 devices:

50 to 100 Mbps

Allconnect's take:

For a small unit of one to two people, download speeds of 50 Mbps to 100 Mbps are just fine if you are both browsing or shopping online, checking your email and posting to your social media accounts on four to five devices at a time.
Moderate

Internet use

3 - 4

The same functions as Light, plus one high-demand application like streaming HD video, video conferencing, online gaming or telecommuting.

Broadband guidelines:

1 to 2 devices:

5 to 20 Mbps

2 to 4 devices:

20 to 40 Mbps

5 to 10 devices:

75 to 200 Mbps

Allconnect's take:

If you have a larger home, with three to four people and up to six to eight devices accessing the internet simultaneously, plans from 100 to 400 Mbps will keep you from experiencing lag or downtime.
High

Internet use

5+

The same functions as Light and Moderate, plus multiple high-demand applications running simultaneously.

Broadband guidelines:

1 to 2 devices:

100 to 200 Mbps

2 to 4 devices:

200 to 300 Mbps

5 to 10 devices:

400 to 500 Mbps

Allconnect's take:

With five or more people and 10+ devices accessing the internet at the same time, you’ll need a 500 Mbps to 1 Gig plan or above. Most internet users don’t need beyond 1 Gig of download speed, but if you are creating and uploading content like videos, running a home business or have multiple heavy gamers, some internet service providers have plans up to 10 Gbps.

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Best internet provider in Elgin, TX

Allconnect's choice for the best internet provider in Elgin is AT&T, with their Fiber plans covering 71% of the city. AT&T internet plans start at $55 with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps.

To make that choice, we look at the affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction of internet service providers (ISPs). View our full methodology here.

Monthly Price Range

Available Speeds

Contract Length

Plans starting at

$55/mo.

Available speeds

300-5,000 Mbps

None

Call to order

(844) 451-2720 Check plans with AT&T

Plans starting at

$55/mo.

Available speeds

300-5,000 Mbps

Contract length

None

Call to order: (844) 451-2720

Check plans with AT&T

Cheap internet in Elgin

Most internet service providers offer cheap internet plans between $20-$30, for the lowest tier of speed, usually up to 75-100 Mbps. These plans are fast enough for light use in a small household.

Spectrum has the cheapest internet plans in Elgin, starting at 100 Mbps for $30/mo.

Hughesnet also has an affordable internet plan offering 50 Mbps for $49.99/mo.

Keep in mind that for just $5 or $10 extra a month, the second-to-cheapest plan offered by an ISP is sometimes the better deal, often providing more speed for your dollar.

Cheapest internet plans

Spectrum

Cheapest Plan

Monthly price

$30.00/mo.

Download speed

Up to 100 Mbps

Contract length

None

Connection type

Cable

Check availability

Call to order

(844) 451-2720

Hughesnet

Next Best Plan

Monthly price

$49.99/mo.

Download speed

Up to 50 Mbps

Contract length

24 mos.

Connection type

Satellite

Check availability

Call to order

(844) 451-2720

Fastest internet in Elgin

The speed you need depends on what you use the internet for. If high-speed internet is necessary for your household to game, work and learn, you'll be happy to know that AT&T and Spectrum offer the fastest internet in Elgin.

AT&T has Fiber internet speeds starting at $245.00/mo. For up to 5,000 Mbps while Spectrum offers plans up to 1,000 Mbps for their Cable internet.

Fastest internet plans

AT&T

Fastest Plan

Monthly price

$245.00/mo.

Download speed

Up to 5,000 Mbps

Contract length

None

Connection type

Fiber

Check availability

Call to order

(844) 451-2720

Spectrum

Next Best Plan

Monthly price

$70.00/mo.

Download speed

Up to 1,000 Mbps

Contract length

None

Connection type

Cable

Check availability

Call to order

(844) 451-2720

Provider	Monthly price range	Download speed range	Connection type
AT&T	$55 - $245/mo.	300 - 5000 Mbps	Fiber Reliability High	Check with AT&T Or call Or give us a call (844) 451-2720
Spectrum	$30 - $70/mo.	100 - 1000 Mbps	Cable Reliability Average	Check with Spectrum Or call Or give us a call (844) 451-2720
Hughesnet	$49.99 - $94.99/mo.	50 - 100 Mbps	Satellite Reliability Low	Check with HughesNet Or call Or give us a call (844) 451-2720

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