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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 85% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 84% |
Taylor Telephone Cooperative  | $44.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.740% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP | - | - | Wireless | 99% |
| Balatize Broadband Services | $49.95 | 3 - 5 Mbps | Wireless | 15% |
| Central Texas Tel Co-op | $56.95 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 1.960% |
*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 - 88.31%
2 providers - 82.91%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 89%, broadband coverage in the 79556 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 79556 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 87% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.960% of those living in the 79556 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 79556 area, and 82.91% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 79556, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 79556 ZIP code are AT&T, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 79556 ZIP code, covering 85% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 84% of the area. Sweetwater’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 79556 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 nearly all households in the 79556 ZIP code, covering 85% 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Sweetwater, $54.99.
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 Sweetwater, $0.83.
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 0.768 Mbps in 79556 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sweetwater's providers, 155 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 Optimum offers broadband to nearly all households in the 79556 ZIP code, covering 84% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 79556 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Sweetwater, $54.99.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sweetwater, $0.83.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 79556 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sweetwater's providers, 155 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 the 79556 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 79556 ZIP 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Sweetwater, $54.99.
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 Sweetwater, $0.83.
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 79556 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Sweetwater's providers, 155 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 79556 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 85% of households in 79556. The next fastest internet provider in the 79556 ZIP code is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 84% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in the 79556 ZIP with service starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sweetwater, $54.99.
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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%.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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