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Shop the best Hempstead internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
En-Touch Systems | $29.95 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.433% |
En-Touch Systems | $29.95 | 60 - 115 Mbps | Cable | 4.433% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Skybeam | - | - | 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 Oct 13, 2021.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.37%
2 providers - 4.43%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Hempstead 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 Hempstead area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Hempstead residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 4.430% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.430% of those living in Hempstead.
There are five internet providers serving the Hempstead area, and 4.43% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Hempstead's five internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Hempstead are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Hempstead.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Hempstead residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Hempstead’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Hempstead residents.
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Hempstead covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Hempstead 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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Hempstead, $42.48.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hempstead, $1.01.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Hempstead. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Hempstead's providers, 294 Mbps.
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Hempstead covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Hempstead 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 Hempstead, $42.48.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hempstead, $1.01.
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 Hempstead. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Hempstead's providers, 294 Mbps.
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Hempstead covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Hempstead 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 Hempstead, $42.48.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hempstead, $1.01.
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 Hempstead. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Hempstead's providers, 294 Mbps.
En-Touch Systems is the fastest internet provider in Hempstead with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 4.433% of households in Hempstead. The next fastest internet provider in Hempstead is En-Touch Systems, offering download speeds up to 115 Mbps to 4.433% of the area.
En-Touch Systems offers the cheapest internet in Hempstead with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hempstead, $42.48.
En-Touch Systems is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Hempstead, covering 4.433% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.