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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 71% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 11% |
| Spectrum | $50.00 |
500 - 1000 Mbps
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Cable | 96% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 3.870% |
GVTC 
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$59.95 | 250 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 44% |
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GVTC
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$59.95 | 250 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 37% |
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GVTC
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$59.95 | 250 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 7.940% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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Ranch Wireless
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$29.95 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 95% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 56% |
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Celltex Networks
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$44.90 | 10 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 2.760% |
*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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 09/17/24.
***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 93.83%
3 providers - 23.75%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 78132 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 78132 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 64% of those living in the 78132 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 78132 area, and 93.83% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 78132, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 78132 ZIP code are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 78132 ZIP code, covering 71% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 11% of the area. New Braunfels’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 96% of residents in the 78132 ZIP code.
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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 AT&T offers broadband to most households in the 78132 ZIP code, covering 71% 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 New Braunfels, $50.52.
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 New Braunfels, $0.39.
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 78132 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 71% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New Braunfels's providers, 278 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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 78132 ZIP code, covering 11% 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 78132 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in New Braunfels, $50.52.
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 New Braunfels, $0.39.
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 78132 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New Braunfels's providers, 278 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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 09/17/24.
Spectrum offers a cable and fiber hybrid internet connection with competitive pricing for speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** with no data caps or contracts. Spectrum also offers internet and cable TV bundles.
A modem is included with all Spectrum Internet® plans. Spectrum charges $10/mo. for Advanced WiFi for its lower-tier plan, but it’s included with Spectrum Internet® Gig.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 78132 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 78132 and the greater New Braunfels area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in New Braunfels at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in New Braunfels at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 78132 ZIP, 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 New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 78132 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 71% of households in 78132. The next fastest internet provider in the 78132 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 11% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 78132 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in New Braunfels, $50.52.
GVTC is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 78132 ZIP code, covering 37% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in 78132 and is available to 11% of households.
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.
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.
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.
*Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 09/17/24.
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