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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 73% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 22% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 7.550% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 2.197% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.220% |
| Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 18% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 4.174% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.174% |
| Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.680% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 73% |
*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.
**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 - 99.86%
2 providers - 95.21%
3 providers - 15.82%
4+ providers - 2.42%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in The Woodlands 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 Woodlands area will have access to cable, which covers 92% of The Woodlands residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 39% of those living in The Woodlands.
There are 10 internet providers serving the The Woodlands area, and 95.21% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among The Woodlands's 10 internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in The Woodlands are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to The Woodlands.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most The Woodlands residents, covering 73% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 22% of the area. The Woodlands’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of The Woodlands 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to most households in The Woodlands covering 73% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands, $44.54.
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 Woodlands, $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 20 Mbps in The Woodlands. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all The Woodlands's providers, 524 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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in The Woodlands covering 22% 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 Woodlands than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in The Woodlands, $44.54.
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 Woodlands, $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 1,000 Mbps in The Woodlands. These download speeds are available to 22% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all The Woodlands's providers, 524 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 Woodlands covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands, $44.54.
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 The Woodlands, $0.28.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in The Woodlands. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all The Woodlands's providers, 524 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of The Woodlands, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside The Woodlands, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in The Woodlands and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in The Woodlands at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in The Woodlands at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many The Woodlands 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 Woodlands 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 Woodlands cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in The Woodlands with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 73% of households in The Woodlands. The next fastest internet provider in The Woodlands is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 22% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in The Woodlands with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in The Woodlands, $44.54.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in The Woodlands, covering 22% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in The Woodlands and is available to 4.174% of households.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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%.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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