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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 16% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 6.125% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | DSL | 2.757% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.608% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 97% |
*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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.97%
2 providers - 97.35%
3 providers - 7.60%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in McKinney 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 McKinney area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of McKinney residents. DSL 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 28% of those living in McKinney.
There are six internet providers serving the McKinney area, and 97.35% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among McKinney's six internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Rise Broadband | 26 Mbps | 6 Mbps | Wireless |
| AT&T | 214 Mbps | 165 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 131 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in McKinney.
The largest internet providers in McKinney are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to McKinney.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all McKinney residents, covering 95% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 16% of the area. McKinney’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of McKinney 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in McKinney covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in McKinney 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 McKinney, $49.32.
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 McKinney, $0.23.
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 McKinney. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all McKinney's providers, 572 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in McKinney covering 16% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout McKinney than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in McKinney, $49.32.
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 McKinney, $0.23.
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 1,000 Mbps in McKinney. These download speeds are available to 16% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all McKinney's providers, 572 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in McKinney covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but McKinney 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 McKinney, $49.32.
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 McKinney, $0.23.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in McKinney. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all McKinney's providers, 572 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of McKinney, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside McKinney, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in McKinney and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in McKinney at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in McKinney at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many McKinney 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 McKinney 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 McKinney cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in McKinney with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in McKinney. The next fastest internet provider in McKinney is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 16% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in McKinney with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in McKinney, $49.32.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in McKinney, covering 16% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in McKinney and is available to 0.608% of households.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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