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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 23% |
| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 3.660% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 2.800% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.800% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.90%
2 providers - 95.84%
4 providers - 2.80%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 77563 ZIP code 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 77563 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 10% of those living in the 77563 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 77563 area, and 95.84% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 77563, 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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| Xfinity | 154 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 1 Mbps | 0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| AT&T | 194 Mbps | 141 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hitchcock.
The largest internet providers serving the 77563 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to many in the 77563 ZIP code, covering 23% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Hitchcock’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 77563 ZIP code.
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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 some, but not many households in the 77563 ZIP code, covering 23% 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 $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Hitchcock, $50.16.
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 Hitchcock, $0.36.
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 77563 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 23% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hitchcock's providers, 443 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 77563 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 77563 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 Hitchcock, $50.16.
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 Hitchcock, $0.36.
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 77563 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hitchcock's providers, 443 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 77563 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 77563 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Hitchcock, $50.16.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hitchcock, $0.36.
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 77563 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Hitchcock's providers, 443 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 77563 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 23% of households in 77563. The next fastest internet provider in the 77563 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in the 77563 ZIP with service starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hitchcock, $50.16.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 77563 ZIP code, covering 3.660% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in 77563 and is available to 2.800% of households.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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