*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 96.38%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 77551 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 77551 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 93% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 82% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 81% of those living in the 77551 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 77551 area, and 96.38% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 77551, prices start at $29.95 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 | 169 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 323 Mbps | 313 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Galveston.
The largest internet providers serving the 77551 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 77551 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 96% of the area. Galveston’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 77551 ZIP code.
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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 all households in the 77551 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 Galveston, $49.98.
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 Galveston, $1.92.
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 5 Mbps in 77551 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Galveston's providers, 265 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 the 77551 ZIP code, covering 96% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 77551 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 Galveston, $49.98.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Galveston, $1.92.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps in 77551 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Galveston's providers, 265 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 the 77551 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 77551 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Galveston, $49.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Galveston, $1.92.
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 77551 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Galveston's providers, 265 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 77551 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 77551. The next fastest internet provider in the 77551 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 1.250% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 77551 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Galveston, $49.98.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 77551 ZIP code, covering 1.250% of the city.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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.
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