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Internet providers in 77488
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77488 internet providers
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| AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 80% |
| Windstream | $19.99 | 15 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 11% |
| Suddenlink | $30.00 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 9.884% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Skynet  | - | - | Wireless | 36% |
| Wharton County Electric Cooperative | - | - | Wireless | 14% |
| Skybeam | - | - | Wireless | 5.136% |
*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 22, 2021.
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Broadband availability
7766
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 82.56%
2 providers - 17.86%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 83%, broadband coverage in the 77488 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Texas - 91%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 77488 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 83% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 9.880% 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 eight internet providers serving the 77488 area, and 17.86% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 77488, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 77488
The largest internet providers serving the 77488 ZIP code are AT&T, Windstream, and HughesNet bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 77488 ZIP code, covering 80% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Windstream, which covers 11% of the area. Wharton’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 77488 ZIP code.
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 Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 77488 ZIP code, covering 80% 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 $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 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wharton, $1.19.
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 77488 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Wharton's providers, 232 Mbps.
Windstream 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 Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 77488 ZIP code, covering 11% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Wharton, $38.00.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.33 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wharton, $1.19.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 77488 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Wharton's providers, 232 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 Feb 22, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 77488 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 77488 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 $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, $1.19.
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 77488 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Wharton's providers, 232 Mbps.
Internet providers in 77488 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 77488?
Suddenlink is the fastest internet provider in the 77488 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 9.884% of households in 77488. The next fastest internet provider in the 77488 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 11% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 77488?
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 77488 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wharton, $38.00.
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No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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