Compare Midland internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Midland – 127 Mbps
TX – 139 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Midland – 48 Mbps
TX – 62 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Midland.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.732% |
Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 81% |
Reach Broadband | $20.00 | 12 - 500 Mbps | Cable | 2.259% |
Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.775% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Net 3 ISP | $69.00 | 10 - 20 Mbps | Wireless | 47% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.54%
3 providers - 81.96%
4+ providers - 1.52%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Midland 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 Midland area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Midland 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 33% of those living in Midland.
There are seven internet providers serving the Midland area, and 99.54% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Midland's seven internet providers, prices start at $20 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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AT&T | 238 Mbps | 208 Mbps | DSL |
Optimum | 160 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
Viasat | 16 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Midland.
The largest internet providers in Midland are AT&T, Optimum, and Astound bringing DSL and cable options to Midland.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Midland residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Midland’s third most-available internet provider, Astound, offers cable to around 81% of Midland 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 Midland covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Midland 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 Midland, $49.28.
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 Midland, $0.35.
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 Midland. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Midland's providers, 589 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.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Midland covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Midland 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 Midland, $49.28.
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 Midland, $0.35.
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 Midland. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Midland's providers, 589 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.
Cable from Astound offers broadband to nearly all households in Midland covering 81% of the area.
Astound’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Midland 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 Midland, $49.28.
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 Midland, $0.35.
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 Midland. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Midland's providers, 589 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Midland, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Midland, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Midland and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Midland at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Midland at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Midland 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 Midland 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 Midland cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Midland with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Midland. The next fastest internet provider in Midland is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.732% of the area.
Reach Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Midland with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Midland, $49.28.
Astound is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Midland, covering 0.775% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Midland and is available to 0.732% of households.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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