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Shop the best Smithville internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 200 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Ranch Wireless  | $29.95 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.48%
2 providers - 98.95%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Smithville 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 Smithville area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Smithville residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Smithville, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Smithville area, and 98.95% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Smithville's five internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 213 Mbps | 89 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 33 Mbps | 30 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Smithville.
The largest internet providers in Smithville are AT&T, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Smithville.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Smithville residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 99% of the area. Smithville’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Smithville residents.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Smithville covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Smithville 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Smithville, $45.98.
AT&T 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 Smithville, $0.92.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Smithville. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Smithville's providers, 77 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Smithville covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Smithville residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Smithville, $45.98.
Spectrum 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 Smithville, $0.92.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Smithville. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Smithville's providers, 77 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Smithville covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Smithville 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Smithville, $45.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Smithville, $0.92.
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 Smithville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Smithville's providers, 77 Mbps.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Smithville with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Smithville. The next fastest internet provider in Smithville is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Ranch Wireless offers the cheapest internet in Smithville with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Smithville, $45.98.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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