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| AT&T | $55.00 | 25 - 18 Mbps | DSL | 85% |
Optimum  | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 84% |
| Taylor Telephone Cooperative | - | - | DSL | 1.740% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $64.99 | 12 - 5 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP | $49.95 | 4 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
| Balatize Broadband Services | $49.95 | 3 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 15% |
| Central Texas Tel Co-op | $56.95 | 10 - 4 Mbps | Wireless | 1.960% |
*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 Aug 11, 2022.
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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 88%, 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 84% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Sweetwater, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
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 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 7 Mbps | 0 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 7 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Optimum | 131 Mbps | 24 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sweetwater.
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 Aug 11, 2022.
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 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.20 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sweetwater, $1.02.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 18 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 slower than the average max speeds from all Sweetwater's providers, 153 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 Aug 11, 2022.
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, $1.02.
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, 153 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 Aug 11, 2022.
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, $1.02.
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, 153 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in the 79556 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 84% of households in 79556. The next fastest internet provider in the 79556 ZIP code is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% 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.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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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%.
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