Compare Hudson internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Hudson – Mbps
TX – 139 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Hudson – Mbps
TX – 62 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hudson.
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Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 47% |
Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.951% |
Dalton Telephone Co. | $74.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 4.142% |
Dalton Telephone Co. | $74.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 4.142% |
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 - 99.71%
2 providers - 64.00%
3 providers - 4.14%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Hudson 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 Hudson area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Hudson residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.930% of those living in Hudson.
There are five internet providers serving the Hudson area, and 64.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Hudson's five internet providers, prices start at $35 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Hudson are Optimum, Consolidated Communications, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Hudson.
Cable internet from Optimum is available to nearly all Hudson residents, covering 99% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Consolidated Communications, which covers 47% of the area. Hudson’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Hudson 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 Optimum offers broadband to all households in Hudson covering 99% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Hudson residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Hudson, $56.99.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hudson, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Hudson. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hudson's providers, 255 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.
DSL from Consolidated Communications offers broadband to about half of households in Hudson covering 47% of the area.
DSL internet from Consolidated Communications uses telephone lines in Hudson 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 Consolidated Communications start at $35/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Hudson, $56.99.
Consolidated Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.70 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hudson, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Consolidated Communications offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 9 Mbps in Hudson. These download speeds are available to 47% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hudson's providers, 255 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 Hudson covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Hudson 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 Hudson, $56.99.
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 Hudson, $0.63.
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 Hudson. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Hudson's providers, 255 Mbps.
Consolidated Communications is the fastest internet provider in Hudson with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 47% of households in Hudson. The next fastest internet provider in Hudson is Consolidated Communications, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 5.951% of the area.
Consolidated Communications offers the cheapest internet in Hudson with plans starting at $35/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hudson, $56.99.
Consolidated Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Hudson, covering 5.951% of the city.
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.
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.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.