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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
WT Services  | - | - | Fiber-optic | 97% |
| WT Services | - | - | Cable | 3.196% |
| Fusion Cloud Services | - | - | DSL | 1.005% |
| Cameron Communications | $30.00 | 6 - 15 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.037% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Cameron Communications | $30.00 | 6 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 10% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 97.95%
3 providers - 1.04%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Hereford 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 Hereford area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Hereford residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 15% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.200% of those living in Hereford.
There are six internet providers serving the Hereford area, and 97.95% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Hereford's six internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 56 Mbps | 216 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hereford.
The largest internet providers in Hereford are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Hereford.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Hereford residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Hereford’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Hereford 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Hereford covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Hereford 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 Hereford, $55.00.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hereford, $3.67.
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 Hereford. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hereford's providers, 15 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Hereford covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Hereford 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 Hereford, $55.00.
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 Hereford, $3.67.
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 Hereford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Hereford's providers, 15 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Hereford covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Hereford 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 $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Hereford, $55.00.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hereford, $3.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Hereford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hereford's providers, 15 Mbps.
WT Services is the fastest internet provider in Hereford with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Hereford. The next fastest internet provider in Hereford is WT Services, offering download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps to 3.196% of the area.
Cameron Communications offers the cheapest internet in Hereford with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hereford, $55.00.
WT Services is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Hereford, covering 97% of the city. Cameron Communications also offers fiber internet in Hereford and is available to 0.037% of households.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
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%.
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