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Shop the best Elgin internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 81% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 200 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Ranch Wireless  | $29.95 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| SOS Communications | $65.00 | 8 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Skybeam | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
*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 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 81.53%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Elgin 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 Elgin area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Elgin residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 82% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Elgin, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the Elgin area, and 81.53% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Elgin's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 18 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
| Spectrum | 174 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 19 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 225 Mbps | 161 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Elgin.
The largest internet providers in Elgin are AT&T, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Elgin.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Elgin residents, covering 81% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Elgin’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Elgin residents.
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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 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Elgin covering 81% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Elgin 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 AT&T start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Elgin, $49.15.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Elgin, $1.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Elgin. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Elgin's providers, 70 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Elgin covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Elgin residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Elgin, $49.15.
Spectrum 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 Elgin, $1.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Elgin. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Elgin's providers, 70 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Elgin covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Elgin 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Elgin, $49.15.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Elgin, $1.14.
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 Elgin. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Elgin's providers, 70 Mbps.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Elgin with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Elgin. The next fastest internet provider in Elgin is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 50 Mbps to 81% of the area.
Ranch Wireless offers the cheapest internet in Elgin with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Elgin, $49.15.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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