| Provider | ||||
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| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.437% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 6.160% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.027% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| TISD | $49.99 | 5 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 28% |
*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 - 8.62%
2 providers - 0%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Palacios 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 Palacios area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Palacios residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.800% of those living in Palacios.
There are five internet providers serving the Palacios area. Among Palacios's five internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Palacios are HughesNet and Viasat bringing satellite options to Palacios.
Satellite internet from HughesNet is available to nearly all Palacios residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from Viasat, which covers 100% of the area.
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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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Palacios covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Palacios 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Palacios, $56.24.
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 Palacios, $0.65.
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 Palacios. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Palacios's providers, 261 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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Palacios covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Palacios 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Palacios, $56.24.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Palacios, $0.65.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Palacios. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Palacios's providers, 261 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Palacios with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 6.160% of households in Palacios. The next fastest internet provider in Palacios is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 1.027% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Palacios with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Palacios, $56.24.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Palacios, covering 1.027% of the city.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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