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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 18% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 99.02%
2 providers - 18.09%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Prairie View 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 Prairie View area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Prairie View residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 12% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.050% of those living in Prairie View.
There are five internet providers serving the Prairie View area, and 18.09% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Prairie View's five internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Prairie View are AT&T, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Prairie View.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Prairie View residents, covering 99% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 18% of the area. Prairie View’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Prairie View 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.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Prairie View covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Prairie View 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 Prairie View, $51.99.
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 Prairie View, $0.70.
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 2 Mbps in Prairie View. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Prairie View's providers, 213 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 a limited number of households in Prairie View covering 18% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Prairie View residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Prairie View, $51.99.
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 Prairie View, $0.70.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Prairie View. These download speeds are available to 18% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Prairie View's providers, 213 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 Prairie View covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Prairie View 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Prairie View, $51.99.
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 Prairie View, $0.70.
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 Prairie View. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Prairie View's providers, 213 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Prairie View with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Prairie View. The next fastest internet provider in Prairie View is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 18% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Prairie View with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Prairie View, $51.99.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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.
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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