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Internet providers in Wharton, TX
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Wharton, TX internet providers
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| AT&T | $30 | 100 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Windstream | $19.99 | 10 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 6.660% |
| Windstream | $75 | 10 - 50 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.309% |
| Suddenlink Communications | $30 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 8.768% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Wharton County Electric Cooperative, Inc. | - | - | Wireless | 9.000% |
| Stratosnet Technologies, Inc. | - | - | Wireless | 8.100% |
*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Wharton internet service at a glance
At 99%, broadband coverage in Wharton 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 Wharton area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Wharton residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 8.770% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Wharton, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the Wharton area, and 15.74% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Wharton's seven internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Wharton
The largest internet providers in Wharton are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Wharton.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Wharton residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Wharton’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Wharton residents.
AT&T DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Wharton covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Wharton 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 $30/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Wharton, $38.00.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wharton, $0.93.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Wharton. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Wharton's providers, 242 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Wharton covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Wharton 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Wharton, $38.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wharton, $0.93.
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 Wharton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Wharton's providers, 242 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Wharton covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Wharton 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 Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Wharton, $38.00.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wharton, $0.93.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Wharton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Wharton's providers, 242 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Wharton?
Suddenlink Communications is the fastest internet provider in Wharton with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 8.768% of households in Wharton. The next fastest internet provider in Wharton is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 6.660% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Wharton?
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in Wharton with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wharton, $38.00.
Is fiber internet available in Wharton?
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Wharton, covering 0.309% of the city.
What’s the best internet provider in my area?
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.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
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.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
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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