Compare 76661 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Marlin – 21 Mbps
TX – 139 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Marlin – 11 Mbps
TX – 62 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Marlin.
Internet providers in 76661
Internet providers in your area
76661 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 13% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.730% |
| Reach Broadband | $20.00 | 12 - 500 Mbps | Cable | 1.750% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Centex Web Access | $40.00 | 3 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Central Link Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| NextLink | $69.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 2.910% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
Need help?76661 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
2888
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 97.31%
2 providers - 17.39%
3 providers - 1.75%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in the 76661 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 76661 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 4.730% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.750% of those living in the 76661 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 76661 area, and 17.39% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 76661, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Marlin
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | 9 Mbps | 3 Mbps | DSL |
| AT&T | 13 Mbps | 2 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Marlin.
Top high-speed internet providers in 76661
The largest internet providers serving the 76661 ZIP code are AT&T, Windstream, and HughesNet bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 76661 ZIP code, covering 97% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Windstream, which covers 13% of the area. Marlin’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 76661 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 76661 ZIP code, covering 97% 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 Marlin, $53.32.
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 Marlin, $0.80.
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 76661 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Marlin's providers, 33 Mbps.
Windstream DSL internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 76661 ZIP code, covering 13% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Marlin, $53.32.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Marlin, $0.80.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 76661 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Marlin's providers, 33 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 76661 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 76661 ZIP 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 Marlin, $53.32.
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 Marlin, $0.80.
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 76661 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Marlin's providers, 33 Mbps.
Internet providers in 76661 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 76661 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in 76661. The next fastest internet provider in the 76661 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 13% of the area.
Reach Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 76661 ZIP with service starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Marlin, $53.32.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 76661 ZIP code, covering 4.730% of the city.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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