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Shop the best Port Arthur internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.98%
2 providers - 96.30%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Port Arthur residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Port Arthur, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Port Arthur area, and 96.30% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Port Arthur's four internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 55 Mbps | 30 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 182 Mbps | 108 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Port Arthur.
The largest internet providers in Port Arthur are AT&T, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Port Arthur.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Port Arthur residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Port Arthur’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Port Arthur residents.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Port Arthur covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Port Arthur 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Port Arthur, $49.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Port Arthur, $0.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 18 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in Port Arthur. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Port Arthur's providers, 39 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Port Arthur covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur, $49.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Port Arthur, $0.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Port Arthur. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Port Arthur's providers, 39 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Port Arthur covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Port Arthur 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Port Arthur, $49.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Port Arthur, $0.81.
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 Port Arthur. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Port Arthur's providers, 39 Mbps.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Port Arthur with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Port Arthur. The next fastest internet provider in Port Arthur is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Port Arthur with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Port Arthur, $49.99.
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%.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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.
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