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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Windstream 
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$19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
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Windstream
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$75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
4 provider - 100%
2 providers - 0%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 77498 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 77498 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 100% of those living in the 77498 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 77498 area. Among six internet providers in 77498, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 77498 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and Windstream bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 77498 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Sugar Land’s third most-available internet provider, Windstream, offers DSL to around 100% of residents in the 77498 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 all households in the 77498 ZIP code, covering 100% 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, $44.32.
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, $0.24.
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 5 Mbps in 77498 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, 303 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 77498 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 77498 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, $44.32.
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, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps in 77498 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, 303 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.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to all households in the 77498 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Sugar Land, $44.32.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sugar Land, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 77498 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, 303 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 77498 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 77498 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 77498 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 77498 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 77498. The next fastest internet provider in the 77498 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 77498 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sugar Land, $44.32.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 77498 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city.
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%.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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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