*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 - 100%
3 providers - 13.44%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 79745 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 79745 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. 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 38% of those living in the 79745 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 79745 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 79745, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 79745 ZIP code are AT&T, Optimum, and Delcom bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 79745 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 13% of residents in the 79745 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 79745 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 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 79745 ZIP code. 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.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in the 79745 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 79745 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 79745 ZIP code. 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 the 79745 ZIP code, covering 13% 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 79745 ZIP code 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 79745 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Kermit's providers, 37 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 79745 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 79745 and the greater Kermit area. 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 in the 79745 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 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 DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 79745 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 79745. The next fastest internet provider in the 79745 ZIP code is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in the 79745 ZIP with service 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 serving the 79745 ZIP code, covering 13% 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.
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.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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