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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 26% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 15% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.110% |
Windstream 
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$19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 76% |
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Windstream
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$75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 22% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 29% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 29% |
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- | - | Cable | 1.780% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 56% |
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ZochNet
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$54.95 | 5 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 1.030% |
*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 - 99.99%
2 providers - 99.98%
3 providers - 31.30%
4+ providers - 3.08%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 77479 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 77479 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 95% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 77% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 38% of those living in the 77479 ZIP code.
There are 10 internet providers serving the 77479 area, and 99.98% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 10 internet providers in 77479, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 77479 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 many in the 77479 ZIP code, covering 26% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 15% of the area. Sugar Land’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 77479 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 some, but not many households in the 77479 ZIP code, covering 26% 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 Sugar Land, $43.43.
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 Sugar Land, $0.27.
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 77479 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 26% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sugar Land's providers, 691 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 a limited number of households in the 77479 ZIP code, covering 15% 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 77479 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 Sugar Land, $43.43.
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 Sugar Land, $0.27.
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 77479 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 15% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sugar Land's providers, 691 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 all households in the 77479 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 77479 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 Sugar Land, $43.43.
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 Sugar Land, $0.27.
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 77479 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sugar Land's providers, 691 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 77479 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 77479 and the greater Sugar Land area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sugar Land at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sugar Land at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 77479 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 Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 77479 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 26% of households in 77479. The next fastest internet provider in the 77479 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 15% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 77479 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sugar Land, $43.43.
Astound is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 77479 ZIP code, covering 29% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in 77479 and is available to 22% 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.
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.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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