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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 86% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 10% |
| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 3.160% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 98% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 15% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | DSL | 13% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.956% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 74% |
Speed of Light Broadband  | $49.95 | - | Wireless | 11% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.92%
2 providers - 91.48%
3 providers - 20.98%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in The Colony 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 The Colony area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of The Colony 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 48% of those living in The Colony.
There are eight internet providers serving the The Colony area, and 91.48% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among The Colony's eight internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Frontier | 186 Mbps | 163 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Spectrum | 118 Mbps | 77 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 33 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 256 Mbps | 208 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in The Colony.
The largest internet providers in The Colony are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to The Colony.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all The Colony residents, covering 86% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 10% of the area. The Colony’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 98% of The Colony residents.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in The Colony covering 86% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in The Colony 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 The Colony, $50.11.
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 The Colony, $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 The Colony. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all The Colony's providers, 493 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in The Colony covering 10% 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 The Colony than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in The Colony, $50.11.
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 The Colony, $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 The Colony. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all The Colony's providers, 493 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in The Colony covering 98% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but The Colony 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 The Colony, $50.11.
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 The Colony, $0.27.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in The Colony. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all The Colony's providers, 493 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of The Colony, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside The Colony, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in The Colony and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in The Colony at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in The Colony at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many The Colony residents, 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 The Colony 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 The Colony cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in The Colony with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 86% of households in The Colony. The next fastest internet provider in The Colony is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 10% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in The Colony with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in The Colony, $50.11.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in The Colony, covering 10% of the city. Frontier also offers fiber internet in The Colony and is available to 3.160% of households.
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.
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.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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