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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 85% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 27% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 92% |
Windstream 
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$19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 5.140% |
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Windstream
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$75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.280% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 17% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 17% |
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Consolidated Communications
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$35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 3.910% |
| 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% |
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Skynet
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- | - | Wireless | 9.340% |
*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 - 98.38%
2 providers - 88.97%
3 providers - 18.41%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 77469 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 77469 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 93% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 86% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 48% of those living in the 77469 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 77469 area, and 88.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 77469, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 77469 ZIP code are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 77469 ZIP code, covering 85% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 27% of the area. Richmond’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 92% of residents in the 77469 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 nearly all households in the 77469 ZIP code, covering 85% 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $41.36.
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 Richmond, $0.28.
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 77469 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Richmond's providers, 656 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 some, but not many households in the 77469 ZIP code, covering 27% 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 77469 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $41.36.
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 Richmond, $0.28.
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 77469 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 27% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Richmond's providers, 656 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 Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 77469 ZIP code, covering 92% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 77469 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $41.36.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richmond, $0.28.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in 77469 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Richmond's providers, 656 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 77469 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 77469 and the greater Richmond area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Richmond at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Richmond at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 77469 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 Richmond 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 Richmond cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 77469 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 85% of households in 77469. The next fastest internet provider in the 77469 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 27% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 77469 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Richmond, $41.36.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 77469 ZIP code, covering 27% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in 77469 and is available to 17% of households.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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.
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