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| Sparklight | $50.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
TISD  | $49.99 | 5 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 25% |
*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 - 99.75%
2 providers - 0.12%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Port Lavaca 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 Lavaca area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Port Lavaca residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 2.780% of the area. No DSL providers are currently available in Port Lavaca, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Port Lavaca area, and 0.12% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Port Lavaca's four internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Port Lavaca are Sparklight, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Port Lavaca.
Cable internet from Sparklight is available to nearly all Port Lavaca residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Port Lavaca’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Port Lavaca 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.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Port Lavaca covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Port Lavaca residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Port Lavaca, $58.74.
Sparklight 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 Lavaca, $0.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Port Lavaca. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Port Lavaca's providers, 61 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 HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Port Lavaca covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca, $58.74.
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 Port Lavaca, $0.96.
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 Lavaca. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Port Lavaca's providers, 61 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 Port Lavaca covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca, $58.74.
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 Port Lavaca, $0.96.
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 Port Lavaca. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Port Lavaca's providers, 61 Mbps.
Sparklight is the fastest internet provider in Port Lavaca with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Port Lavaca. The next fastest internet provider in Port Lavaca is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
TISD offers the cheapest internet in Port Lavaca with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Port Lavaca, $58.74.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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.
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