*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 - 100%
2 providers - 96.98%
3 providers - 17.88%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Mont Belvieu 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 Mont Belvieu area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Mont Belvieu residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 95% of those living in Mont Belvieu.
There are six internet providers serving the Mont Belvieu area, and 96.98% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Mont Belvieu's six internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Mont Belvieu are Frontier, Xfinity, and Optimum bringing fiber-optic and cable options to Mont Belvieu.
Fiber-optic internet from Frontier is available to many Mont Belvieu residents, covering 25% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 17% of the area. Mont Belvieu’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 98% of Mont Belvieu 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.
Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to some, but not many households in Mont Belvieu covering 25% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Frontier is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Mont Belvieu than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Mont Belvieu, $46.65.
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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 Xfinity offers broadband to a limited number of households in Mont Belvieu covering 17% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Mont Belvieu residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Mont Belvieu, $46.65.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mont Belvieu, $0.57.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Mont Belvieu. These download speeds are available to 17% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mont Belvieu's providers, 214 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 Optimum offers broadband to nearly all households in Mont Belvieu covering 98% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Mont Belvieu 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 Mont Belvieu, $46.65.
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 Mont Belvieu, $0.57.
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 Mont Belvieu. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mont Belvieu's providers, 214 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Mont Belvieu, you’ll likely have options from cable and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Mont Belvieu, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Mont Belvieu and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mont Belvieu at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mont Belvieu at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Mont Belvieu 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 Mont Belvieu 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 Mont Belvieu cable and fiber-optic internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Mont Belvieu with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 17% of households in Mont Belvieu. The next fastest internet provider in Mont Belvieu is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Mont Belvieu with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Mont Belvieu, $46.65.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Mont Belvieu, covering 25% of the city.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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%.
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