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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 59% |
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- | 10 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 54% |
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Reach Broadband
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$20.00 | 12 - 500 Mbps | Cable | 39% |
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Southwest Texas Telephone Company
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$39.99 | 10 - 250 Mbps | DSL | 8.430% |
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Southwest Texas Telephone Company
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$39.99 | 10 - 250 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.960% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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Rock Solid Internet & Telephone
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- | - | Wireless | 65% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 15% |
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rNetworks Wireless Broadband
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$34.95 | 3 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 9.700% |
| Central Texas Tel Co-op | $56.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 6.170% |
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Ranch Wireless
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$29.95 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 2.340% |
*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 - 78.17%
2 providers - 44.33%
3 providers - 37.91%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 78%, broadband coverage in the 78861 ZIP code is slightly lower than the rest of Texas - 91%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 78861 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 64% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 59% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 54% of those living in the 78861 ZIP code.
There are 11 internet providers serving the 78861 area, and 44.33% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 11 internet providers in 78861, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 78861 ZIP code are AT&T, Reach Broadband, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 78861 ZIP code, covering 59% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Reach Broadband, which covers 39% of the area. Hondo’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 78861 ZIP code.
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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 about half of households in the 78861 ZIP code, covering 59% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Hondo, $43.10.
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 Hondo, $3.08.
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 78861 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 59% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hondo's providers, 26 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 Reach Broadband offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 78861 ZIP code, covering 39% of the area.
Reach Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 78861 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Reach Broadband start at $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Hondo, $43.10.
Reach Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.67 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hondo, $3.08.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Reach Broadband offers download speeds up to 500 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 78861 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 39% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hondo's providers, 26 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 the 78861 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 78861 ZIP 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 Hondo, $43.10.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hondo, $3.08.
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 78861 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Hondo's providers, 26 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 78861 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 59% of households in 78861. The next fastest internet provider in the 78861 ZIP code is Rock Solid Internet & Telephone, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 65% of the area.
Reach Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 78861 ZIP with service starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hondo, $43.10.
Southwest Texas Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 78861 ZIP code, covering 2.960% of the city.
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.
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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