Compare 78942 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Giddings – 61 Mbps
TX – 139 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Giddings – 24 Mbps
TX – 62 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Giddings.
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Internet providers in 78942
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78942 internet providers
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| Frontier | $54.99 | - | DSL | 84% |
Colorado Valley Communications  | - | 25 - 10 Mbps | DSL | 3.540% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $64.99 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Texas Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 99% |
| Rise Broadband | $25.00 | 25 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 93% |
| ZochNet | $54.95 | 5 - 4 Mbps | Wireless | 86% |
| Ranch Wireless | $29.95 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 62% |
*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 Aug 11, 2022.
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Broadband availability
3576
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 84.17%
2 providers - 3.54%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 84%, broadband coverage in the 78942 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Texas - 91%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 78942 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 84% of households. No cable or fiber-optic providers are currently available in Giddings, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are eight internet providers serving the 78942 area, and 3.54% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 78942, prices start at $25 and available download speeds reach up to 25 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Giddings
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| ZochNet | 32 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Wireless |
| Viasat | 0 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| HughesNet | 15 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Frontier | 93 Mbps | 78 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Giddings.
Top high-speed internet providers in 78942
The largest internet providers serving the 78942 ZIP code are Frontier, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most in the 78942 ZIP code, covering 84% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Giddings’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 78942 ZIP code.
Frontier DSL internet
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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 Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 78942 ZIP code, covering 84% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Giddings, $49.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in 78942 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Giddings's providers, 16 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 78942 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 78942 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 Giddings, $49.14.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Giddings, $3.51.
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 78942 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Giddings's providers, 16 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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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 Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 78942 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 78942 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Giddings, $49.14.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.42 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Giddings, $3.51.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 78942 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Giddings's providers, 16 Mbps.
Internet providers in 78942 frequently asked questions
HughesNet is the fastest internet provider in the 78942 ZIP code with download speeds up to 25 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 78942. The next fastest internet provider in the 78942 ZIP code is Ranch Wireless, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 62% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 78942 ZIP with service starting at $25/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Giddings, $49.14.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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