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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.344% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 2.928% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.928% |
| 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 - 98.43%
2 providers - 97.45%
3 providers - 3.15%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in La Porte 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 La Porte area will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of La Porte residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 15% of those living in La Porte.
There are five internet providers serving the La Porte area, and 97.45% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among La Porte's five internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in La Porte are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to La Porte.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all La Porte residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. La Porte’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of La Porte 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 La Porte covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in La Porte 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 La Porte, $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 La Porte, $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 La Porte. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all La Porte'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 nearly all households in La Porte covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but La Porte 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 La Porte, $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 La Porte, $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 La Porte. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all La Porte'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 La Porte covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of La Porte 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 La Porte, $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 La Porte, $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 La Porte. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all La Porte's providers, 643 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in La Porte with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in La Porte. The next fastest internet provider in La Porte is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 1.344% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in La Porte with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in La Porte, $49.19.
Astound is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in La Porte, covering 2.928% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in La Porte and is available to 1.344% of households.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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.
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