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Internet providers in Temple, TX

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Temple, TX internet providers

Provider
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsDSL84%
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **Cable97%
Astound $25.99 300 - 1,200 MbpsCable14%
Astound $25.99 300 - 1,200 MbpsFiber-optic0.820%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
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Temple internet service at a glance

At 99%, broadband coverage in Temple 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 Temple area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Temple residents. DSL 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 50% of those living in Temple.

There are eight internet providers serving the Temple area, and 90.69% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Temple's eight internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in Temple

The largest internet providers in Temple are AT&T, Spectrum, and Astound bringing DSL and cable options to Temple.

DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Temple residents, covering 84% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 97% of the area. Temple’s third most-available internet provider, Astound, offers cable to around 14% of Temple residents.

AT&T DSL internet

Provider
AT&T
Starting price*
$55/mo.
Max download speed

5,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

0.768 Mbps

Average availability

84%

DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Temple covering 84% of the area.

DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Temple 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 Temple, $53.19.

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 Temple, $0.28.

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 Temple. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Temple's providers, 311 Mbps.

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Spectrum cable internet

Provider
Spectrum
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps**

(wireless speeds may vary)

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

97%

Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in Temple covering 97% of the area.

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Temple residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Temple, $53.19.

Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Temple, $0.28.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Temple. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Temple's providers, 311 Mbps.

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Astound cable internet

Provider

Astound

Starting price*
$25.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,200 Mbps

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

14%

Cable from Astound offers broadband to a limited number of households in Temple covering 14% of the area.

Astound’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Temple residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Astound start at $25.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Temple, $53.19.

Astound customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.09 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Temple, $0.28.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Astound offers download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Temple. These download speeds are available to 14% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Temple's providers, 311 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Temple, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Temple, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Temple and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Temple at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Temple at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Temple residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Temple with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 84% of households in Temple. The next fastest internet provider in Temple is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 14% of the area.

Astound offers the cheapest internet in Temple with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Temple, $53.19.

Astound is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Temple, covering 0.820% 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%.

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.

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.