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Internet providers in Little Elm, TX

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Little Elm, TX internet providers

Provider
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsDSL93%
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsFiber-optic9.606%
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **Cable4.969%
Optimum $40.00 300 - 1,000 MbpsCable63%
Astound $25.99 300 - 1,200 MbpsCable57%
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Little Elm internet service at a glance

At 98%, broadband coverage in Little Elm 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 Little Elm area will have access to cable, which covers 94% of Little Elm residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 22% of those living in Little Elm.

There are eight internet providers serving the Little Elm area, and 91.21% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Little Elm's eight internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in Little Elm

The largest internet providers in Little Elm are AT&T, Optimum, and Astound bringing DSL and cable options to Little Elm.

DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Little Elm residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 63% of the area. Little Elm’s third most-available internet provider, Astound, offers cable to around 57% of Little Elm residents.

AT&T DSL internet

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

5,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

93%

DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Little Elm covering 93% of the area.

DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Little Elm 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 Little Elm, $48.23.

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 Little Elm, $0.24.

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 Little Elm. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Little Elm's providers, 556 Mbps.

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Optimum cable internet

Provider
Optimum
Starting price*
$40/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

50 Mbps

Average availability

63%

Cable from Optimum offers broadband to most households in Little Elm covering 63% of the area.

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

Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Little Elm, $48.23.

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 Little Elm, $0.24.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Little Elm. These download speeds are available to 63% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Little Elm's providers, 556 Mbps.

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Astound cable internet

Provider

Astound

Starting price*
$25.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,200 Mbps

Max upload speed

50 Mbps

Average availability

57%

Cable from Astound offers broadband to about half of households in Little Elm covering 57% of the area.

Astound’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Little Elm 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 Little Elm, $48.23.

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 Little Elm, $0.24.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Astound offers download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Little Elm. These download speeds are available to 57% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Little Elm's providers, 556 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Little Elm, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Little Elm, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Little Elm and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Little Elm at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Little Elm at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Little Elm 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 Little Elm 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 Little Elm DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Little Elm with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in Little Elm. The next fastest internet provider in Little Elm is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 9.606% of the area.

Astound offers the cheapest internet in Little Elm with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Little Elm, $48.23.

AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Little Elm, covering 9.606% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in Little Elm and is available to 3.975% of households.

Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.

Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.

Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.