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Internet providers in 78043

78043 internet providers

Provider
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsDSL53%
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **Cable100%
Smartcom Telephone $29.95 6 - 1,000 MbpsFiber-optic19%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%
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78043 internet service at a glance

At 100%, broadband coverage in the 78043 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 78043 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 77% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 24% of those living in the 78043 ZIP code.

There are six internet providers serving the 78043 area, and 73.44% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 78043, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in 78043

The largest internet providers serving the 78043 ZIP code are AT&T, Spectrum, and Smartcom Telephone bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.

DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 78043 ZIP code, covering 53% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Laredo’s third most-available internet provider, Smartcom Telephone, offers fiber-optic to around 19% of residents in the 78043 ZIP code.

AT&T DSL internet

Provider
AT&T
Starting price*
$55/mo.
Max download speed

5,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

5 Mbps

Average availability

53%

DSL from AT&T offers broadband to about half of households in the 78043 ZIP code, covering 53% 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 Laredo, $53.98.

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 Laredo, $0.76.

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 5 Mbps in 78043 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 53% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Laredo's providers, 232 Mbps.

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Spectrum cable internet

Provider
Spectrum
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps**

(wireless speeds may vary)

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 78043 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 78043 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Laredo, $53.98.

Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Laredo, $0.76.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 78043 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Laredo's providers, 232 Mbps.

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Smartcom Telephone fiber-optic internet

Provider

Smartcom Telephone

Starting price*
$29.95/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

1,000 Mbps

Average availability

19%

Fiber-optic from Smartcom Telephone offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 78043 ZIP code, covering 19% of the area.

Fiber-optic service from Smartcom Telephone is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 78043 ZIP code than other internet types.

Internet prices for Smartcom Telephone start at $29.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Laredo, $53.98.

Smartcom Telephone customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.99 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Laredo, $0.76.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Smartcom Telephone offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 78043 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 19% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Laredo's providers, 232 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 78043 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 78043 and the greater Laredo area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Laredo at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Laredo at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 78043 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.

Internet providers in 78043 frequently asked questions

AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 78043 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 53% of households in 78043. The next fastest internet provider in the 78043 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps* to 100% of the area.

Smartcom Telephone offers the cheapest internet in the 78043 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Laredo, $53.98.

Smartcom Telephone is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 78043 ZIP code, covering 19% of the city.

The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.

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