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Internet providers in 78942
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 84% |
| Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. | - | - | DSL | 3.542% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Texas Broadband, Inc. | - | - | Wireless | 99% |
| Rise Broadband | $39.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 93% |
| Unified Communications, Inc. | - | - | Wireless | 86% |
| Ranch Wireless | $29.95 | 1 - 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?78942 internet service at a glance
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 $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 25 Mbps.
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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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
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 $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Giddings, $41.58.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Giddings, $4.16.
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, 20 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Giddings, $41.58.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Giddings, $4.16.
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, 20 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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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 $50/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Giddings, $41.58.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Giddings, $4.16.
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, 20 Mbps.
Internet providers in 78942 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 78942?
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.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 78942?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in the 78942 ZIP with service starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Giddings, $41.58.
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