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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 6.040% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Consolidated Communications 
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$35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 64% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 52% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 52% |
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Consolidated Communications
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$35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 8.260% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
*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 - 91.30%
3 providers - 32.14%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 77494 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 77494 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 95% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 88% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 41% of those living in the 77494 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 77494 area, and 91.30% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 77494, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 77494 ZIP code are Xfinity, Consolidated Communications, and Astound bringing cable and DSL options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 77494 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Consolidated Communications, which covers 64% of the area. Katy’s third most-available internet provider, Astound, offers cable to around 52% of residents in the 77494 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 77494 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 77494 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 Katy, $44.42.
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 Katy, $0.38.
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 77494 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Katy's providers, 465 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.
DSL from Consolidated Communications offers broadband to most households in the 77494 ZIP code, covering 64% of the area.
DSL internet from Consolidated Communications 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 Consolidated Communications start at $35/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Katy, $44.42.
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 Katy, $0.38.
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 100 Mbps in 77494 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 64% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Katy's providers, 465 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 Astound offers broadband to about half of households in the 77494 ZIP code, covering 52% of the area.
Astound’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 77494 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Astound start at $25.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Katy, $44.42.
Astound customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.09 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Katy, $0.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Astound offers download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 77494 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 52% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Katy's providers, 465 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 77494 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 77494 and the greater Katy area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Katy at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Katy at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 77494 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Katy may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Katy cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 77494 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 6.040% of households in 77494. The next fastest internet provider in the 77494 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in the 77494 ZIP with service starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Katy, $44.42.
Astound is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 77494 ZIP code, covering 52% of the city. Consolidated Communications also offers fiber internet in 77494 and is available to 8.260% of households.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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.
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