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| Spectrum | $50.00 |
500 - 1000 Mbps
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(wireless speeds may vary) |
Cable | 1.310% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 80% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.650% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
SOS Communications 
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Western Broadband
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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. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**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. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig 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. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 09/17/24.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 91.30%
2 providers - 79.66%
3 providers - 7.07%
4+ providers - 0.73%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in the 78626 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 78626 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 95% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.750% of those living in the 78626 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 78626 area, and 79.66% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 78626, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,200 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 78626 ZIP code are Optimum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Optimum is available to most in the 78626 ZIP code, covering 80% 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 residents in the 78626 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to nearly all households in the 78626 ZIP code, covering 80% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 78626 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Georgetown, $46.56.
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, $0.29.
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 78626 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Georgetown's providers, 392 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 78626 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 78626 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 Georgetown, $46.56.
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, $0.29.
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 78626 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Georgetown's providers, 392 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 78626 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 78626 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Georgetown, $46.56.
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, $0.29.
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 78626 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Georgetown's providers, 392 Mbps.
Astound is the fastest internet provider in the 78626 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.650% of households in 78626. The next fastest internet provider in the 78626 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps* to 1.310% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in the 78626 ZIP with service starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Georgetown, $46.56.
Astound is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 78626 ZIP code, covering 1.650% of the city.
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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No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
*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. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig 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. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 09/17/24.
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