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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.580% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 7.250% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.250% |
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| 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.99%
2 providers - 99.73%
3 providers - 10.22%
4+ providers - 5.92%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 77040 ZIP code 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 77040 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 74% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 40% of those living in the 77040 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 77040 area, and 99.73% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 77040, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 77040 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 77040 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Houston’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 77040 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 all households in the 77040 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Houston, $49.19.
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 Houston, $0.35.
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 20 Mbps in 77040 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Houston's providers, 643 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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 77040 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 77040 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 Houston, $49.19.
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 Houston, $0.35.
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 77040 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Houston's providers, 643 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 77040 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 77040 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 Houston, $49.19.
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 Houston, $0.35.
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 77040 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Houston's providers, 643 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 77040 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 77040. The next fastest internet provider in the 77040 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 4.580% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in the 77040 ZIP with service starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Houston, $49.19.
Astound is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 77040 ZIP code, covering 7.250% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in 77040 and is available to 4.580% of households.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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