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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 4.236% |
| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 6.089% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 2.813% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.813% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.50%
2 providers - 97.75%
3 providers - 2.81%
4+ providers - 2.81%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Hitchcock 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 7.310% of those living in Hitchcock.
There are six internet providers serving the Hitchcock area, and 97.75% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Hitchcock's six internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 194 Mbps | 141 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 154 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 1 Mbps | 0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hitchcock.
The largest internet providers in Hitchcock are Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Hitchcock.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Hitchcock residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Hitchcock’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Hitchcock 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Hitchcock covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Hitchcock residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Hitchcock, $50.16.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hitchcock, $0.36.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Hitchcock. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hitchcock's providers, 443 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 Hitchcock covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock, $50.16.
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 Hitchcock, $0.36.
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 Hitchcock. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Hitchcock's providers, 443 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 Hitchcock covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock, $50.16.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hitchcock, $0.36.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Hitchcock. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Hitchcock's providers, 443 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Hitchcock with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 4.236% of households in Hitchcock. The next fastest internet provider in Hitchcock is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Hitchcock with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hitchcock, $50.16.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Hitchcock, covering 6.089% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in Hitchcock and is available to 2.813% of households.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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.
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.
*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.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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