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| Sparklight | $50.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Grayson Collin Electric Cooperative  | $50.00 | 50 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 4.064% |
| Grayson Collin Electric Cooperative | $50.00 | 50 - 50 Mbps | Wired | 3.714% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Texoma Broadband | $39.95 | 3 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| TekWav | - | 10 - 12 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
*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 - 99.89%
2 providers - 97.57%
3 providers - 4.28%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Sherman 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 Sherman area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Sherman residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 54% of those living in Sherman.
There are eight internet providers serving the Sherman area, and 97.57% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sherman's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Sherman are Sparklight, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Sherman.
Cable internet from Sparklight is available to nearly all Sherman residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Sherman’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Sherman 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 Sherman covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sherman residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Sherman, $49.98.
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 Sherman, $0.82.
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 Sherman. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sherman's providers, 64 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 Sherman covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Sherman 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 Sherman, $49.98.
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 Sherman, $0.82.
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 Sherman. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Sherman's providers, 64 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 Sherman covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Sherman 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 Sherman, $49.98.
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 Sherman, $0.82.
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 Sherman. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Sherman's providers, 64 Mbps.
Sparklight is the fastest internet provider in Sherman with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Sherman. The next fastest internet provider in Sherman is Rise Broadband, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Sherman with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sherman, $49.98.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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.
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%.
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.
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