| Provider | ||||
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| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 3.215% |
ETEX Communications  | $62.95 | 75 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 85% |
| ETEX Communications | $62.95 | 75 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 42% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Skynet Country | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 97.95%
2 providers - 81.64%
3 providers - 2.63%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 88%, broadband coverage in Gilmer 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 Gilmer area will have access to DSL, which covers 87% of Gilmer residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 80% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 36% of those living in Gilmer.
There are six internet providers serving the Gilmer area, and 81.64% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Gilmer's six internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Gilmer are ETEX Communications and HughesNet bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and satellite options to Gilmer.
Fiber-optic internet from ETEX Communications is available to nearly all Gilmer residents, covering 85% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from ETEX Communications, which covers 42% of the area. Gilmer’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Gilmer 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from ETEX Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Gilmer covering 85% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from ETEX Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Gilmer than other internet types.
Internet prices for ETEX Communications start at $62.95/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Gilmer, $56.58.
ETEX Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 75 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.84 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gilmer, $0.46.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, ETEX Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Gilmer. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Gilmer's providers, 282 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.
DSL from ETEX Communications offers broadband to about half of households in Gilmer covering 42% of the area.
DSL internet from ETEX Communications uses telephone lines in Gilmer 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 ETEX Communications start at $62.95/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Gilmer, $56.58.
ETEX Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 75 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.84 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gilmer, $0.46.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, ETEX Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Gilmer. These download speeds are available to 42% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Gilmer's providers, 282 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 Gilmer covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Gilmer 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Gilmer, $56.58.
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 Gilmer, $0.46.
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 Gilmer. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Gilmer's providers, 282 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Gilmer with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 3.215% of households in Gilmer. The next fastest internet provider in Gilmer is ETEX Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 85% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Gilmer with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Gilmer, $56.58.
ETEX Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Gilmer, covering 85% of the city.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
*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.
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