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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 90% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.530% |
| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 6.775% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.803% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 6.496% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.496% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 96.21%
2 providers - 96.05%
3 providers - 8.96%
4+ providers - 2.30%
Source: FCC
At 96%, broadband coverage in Friendswood 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 Friendswood area will have access to DSL, which covers 93% of Friendswood residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 23% of those living in Friendswood.
There are seven internet providers serving the Friendswood area, and 96.05% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Friendswood's seven internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 215 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 217 Mbps | 164 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| AT&T | 180 Mbps | 131 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 21 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Friendswood.
The largest internet providers in Friendswood are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Friendswood.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Friendswood residents, covering 90% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 96% of the area. Friendswood’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Friendswood 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Friendswood covering 90% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Friendswood 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 $55/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Friendswood, $48.71.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Friendswood, $0.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Friendswood. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Friendswood's providers, 702 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Friendswood covering 96% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Friendswood residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Friendswood, $48.71.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Friendswood, $0.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Friendswood. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Friendswood's providers, 702 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Friendswood covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Friendswood 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 Friendswood, $48.71.
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 Friendswood, $0.29.
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 Friendswood. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Friendswood's providers, 702 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Friendswood with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 90% of households in Friendswood. The next fastest internet provider in Friendswood is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 7.530% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Friendswood with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Friendswood, $48.71.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Friendswood, covering 7.530% of the city. Frontier also offers fiber internet in Friendswood and is available to 6.775% of households.
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