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| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 21% |
Dalton Telephone Co.  | $74.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Dalton Telephone Co. | $74.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Eastex Net | $69.95 | 5 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 3.111% |
| 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 - 99.04%
2 providers - 22.48%
3 providers - 1.75%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Livingston 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 Livingston area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Livingston residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 82% of those living in Livingston.
There are five internet providers serving the Livingston area, and 22.48% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Livingston's five internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Livingston are Optimum and Dalton Telephone Co. bringing cable and DSL options to Livingston.
Cable internet from Optimum is available to many Livingston residents, covering 21% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Dalton Telephone Co., which covers 99% of the area. Livingston’s third most-available internet provider, Dalton Telephone Co., offers DSL to around 99% of Livingston 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.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to some, but not many households in Livingston covering 21% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Livingston 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 Livingston, $63.98.
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 Livingston, $0.89.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Livingston. These download speeds are available to 21% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Livingston's providers, 31 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 Dalton Telephone Co. offers broadband to all households in Livingston covering 99% of the area.
Dalton Telephone Co.’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Livingston residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Dalton Telephone Co. start at $74.95/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Livingston, $63.98.
Dalton Telephone Co. customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $7.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Livingston, $0.89.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Dalton Telephone Co. offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Livingston. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Livingston's providers, 31 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.
DSL from Dalton Telephone Co. offers broadband to all households in Livingston covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Dalton Telephone Co. uses telephone lines in Livingston 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 Dalton Telephone Co. start at $74.95/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Livingston, $63.98.
Dalton Telephone Co. customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $7.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Livingston, $0.89.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Dalton Telephone Co. offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Livingston. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Livingston's providers, 31 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Livingston, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Livingston, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Livingston and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Livingston at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Livingston at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Livingston residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Livingston with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 21% of households in Livingston. The next fastest internet provider in Livingston is Dalton Telephone Co., offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Livingston with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Livingston, $63.98.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
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.
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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