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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 10% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 80% |
| ZochNet | $54.95 | 5 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 4.478% |
*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 - 99.84%
2 providers - 95.74%
3 providers - 10.07%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Hearne 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 Hearne area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Hearne residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 29% of those living in Hearne.
There are seven internet providers serving the Hearne area, and 95.74% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Hearne's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Hearne are AT&T, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Hearne.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Hearne residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 96% of the area. Hearne’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Hearne 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.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Hearne covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Hearne 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 AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Hearne, $52.48.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hearne, $0.83.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in Hearne. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hearne's providers, 179 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.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to nearly all households in Hearne covering 96% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Hearne 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 Hearne, $52.48.
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 Hearne, $0.83.
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 Hearne. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hearne's providers, 179 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 Hearne covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Hearne 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 Hearne, $52.48.
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 Hearne, $0.83.
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 Hearne. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Hearne's providers, 179 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Hearne with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Hearne. The next fastest internet provider in Hearne is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 10% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Hearne with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hearne, $52.48.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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%.
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.
*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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