Compare 76266 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Sanger – 159 Mbps
TX – 139 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Sanger – 46 Mbps
TX – 62 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sanger.
Internet providers in 76266
Find internet providers serving the 76266 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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76266 internet providers
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 63% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 44% |
Nortex Communications  | $45.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 10% |
| Nortex Communications | $45.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.200% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| NextLink | $69.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Speed of Light Broadband | $49.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| SmartBurst | $82.95 | 25 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 6.370% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?76266 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
7992
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 89.17%
2 providers - 43.91%
3 providers - 8.96%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 96%, broadband coverage in the 76266 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 76266 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 96% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 7.630% of the area. No DSL providers are currently available in Sanger, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are nine internet providers serving the 76266 area, and 43.91% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 76266, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Sanger
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Broadband | 23 Mbps | 5 Mbps | Wireless |
| CenturyLink | 62 Mbps | 37 Mbps | DSL |
| Optimum | 226 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sanger.
Top high-speed internet providers in 76266
The largest internet providers serving the 76266 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Optimum, and Nortex Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most in the 76266 ZIP code, covering 63% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 44% of the area. Sanger’s third most-available internet provider, Nortex Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 10% of residents in the 76266 ZIP code.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in the 76266 ZIP code, covering 63% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Sanger, $55.86.
CenturyLink 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 Sanger, $0.98.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 76266 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 63% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sanger's providers, 247 Mbps.
Optimum cable internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to about half of households in the 76266 ZIP code, covering 44% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 76266 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 Sanger, $55.86.
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 Sanger, $0.98.
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 76266 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 44% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sanger's providers, 247 Mbps.
Nortex Communications fiber-optic internet
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Fiber-optic from Nortex Communications offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 76266 ZIP code, covering 10% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Nortex Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 76266 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Nortex Communications start at $45/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Sanger, $55.86.
Nortex Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.90 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sanger, $0.98.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Nortex Communications offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 100 Mbps in 76266 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sanger's providers, 247 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 76266 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 76266 and the greater Sanger area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Sanger at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sanger at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 76266 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 Sanger 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 Sanger DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet providers in 76266 frequently asked questions
Nortex Communications is the fastest internet provider in the 76266 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 10% of households in 76266. The next fastest internet provider in the 76266 ZIP code is Nortex Communications, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 1.200% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 76266 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sanger, $55.86.
Nortex Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 76266 ZIP code, covering 10% of the city.
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