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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 19% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 90% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 37% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.288% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 2.415% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.415% |
| NewCloudNetworks | - | - | Wired | 1.384% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| ZochNet | $54.95 | 5 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 1.102% |
*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 - 91.06%
2 providers - 82.42%
3 providers - 20.76%
4+ providers - 0.00%
Source: FCC
At 96%, broadband coverage in Stafford 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 Stafford area will have access to DSL, which covers 92% of Stafford residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 75% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 55% of those living in Stafford.
There are nine internet providers serving the Stafford area, and 82.42% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Stafford's nine internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Stafford are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Stafford.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to many Stafford residents, covering 19% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 90% of the area. Stafford’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Stafford 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 a limited number of households in Stafford covering 19% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Stafford 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Stafford, $49.41.
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 Stafford, $0.42.
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 Stafford. These download speeds are available to 19% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Stafford's providers, 370 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 Stafford covering 90% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Stafford 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 Stafford, $49.41.
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 Stafford, $0.42.
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 Stafford. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Stafford's providers, 370 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 Stafford covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Stafford 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 Stafford, $49.41.
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 Stafford, $0.42.
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 Stafford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Stafford's providers, 370 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Stafford with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 19% of households in Stafford. The next fastest internet provider in Stafford is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 90% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Stafford with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Stafford, $49.41.
Astound is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Stafford, covering 2.415% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in Stafford and is available to 2.288% of households.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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