| Provider | ||||
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| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
SOS Communications  | - | 10 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 98% |
*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 - 99.98%
2 providers - 99.42%
3 providers - 2.45%
4+ providers - 0.00%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Georgetown 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 Georgetown area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Georgetown residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Georgetown, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the Georgetown area, and 99.42% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Georgetown's six internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Optimum | 227 Mbps | 22 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 15 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Rise Broadband | 19 Mbps | 5 Mbps | Wireless |
| HughesNet | 12 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Georgetown.
The largest internet providers in Georgetown are Optimum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Georgetown.
Cable internet from Optimum is available to nearly all Georgetown residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Georgetown’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Georgetown 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.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Georgetown covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Georgetown residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Georgetown, $51.98.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Georgetown, $0.57.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Georgetown. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Georgetown's providers, 261 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 Georgetown covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Georgetown 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 Georgetown, $51.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Georgetown, $0.57.
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 Georgetown. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Georgetown's providers, 261 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Georgetown covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Georgetown 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 $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Georgetown, $51.98.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Georgetown, $0.57.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Georgetown. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Georgetown's providers, 261 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Georgetown with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Georgetown. The next fastest internet provider in Georgetown is Rise Broadband, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Georgetown with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Georgetown, $51.98.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable 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.
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