*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 - 100%
2 providers - 88.17%
3 providers - 10.72%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Kermit 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 Kermit area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Kermit residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 30% of those living in Kermit.
There are five internet providers serving the Kermit area, and 88.17% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Kermit's five internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Kermit are AT&T, Optimum, and Delcom bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Kermit.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Kermit residents, covering 88% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Kermit’s third most-available internet provider, Delcom, offers fiber-optic to around 11% of Kermit 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Kermit covering 88% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Kermit 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Kermit, $55.00.
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 Kermit, $0.77.
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 Kermit. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kermit's providers, 37 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 Optimum offers broadband to all households in Kermit covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Kermit 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 Kermit, $55.00.
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 Kermit, $0.77.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1.5 Mbps in Kermit. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kermit's providers, 37 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.
Fiber-optic from Delcom offers broadband to a limited number of households in Kermit covering 11% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Delcom is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Kermit than other internet types.
Internet prices for Delcom start at $45/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Kermit, $55.00.
Delcom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 3 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $15.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Kermit, $0.77.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Delcom offers download speeds up to 6 Mbps and upload speeds up to 100 Mbps in Kermit. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Kermit's providers, 37 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Kermit, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Kermit, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Kermit and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Kermit at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Kermit at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Kermit residents, 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 Kermit 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 Kermit cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Kermit with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 88% of households in Kermit. The next fastest internet provider in Kermit is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Kermit with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Kermit, $55.00.
Delcom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Kermit, covering 11% of the city.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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