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Internet Providers in Alba, Texas

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Home Internet in Alba, TX

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.8%
  • 4. Peoples Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 85.4%
  • 5. Texas CellNet
    Speeds Up To
    30 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 35.3%
  • 6. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    400 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 87.2%
  • 7. Point Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    40 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 31.4%
  • 8. CIP Community Internet Providers
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 37.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 7.8%

Best Internet Providers in Alba, TX

In Alba, Texas, Viasat Internet stands as the leading provider, offering a satellite connection with 100% coverage. It provides download speeds of up to 150 Mbps, but its plans start at a higher price of $99.99 per month. Despite this, Viasat's extensive reach and reliable coverage make it a solid option, especially where other connections are unavailable.

Hughesnet also offers 100% satellite coverage in Alba. With speeds up to 100 Mbps and a starting price of $49.99 per month, Hughesnet is a more affordable alternative. This balance of cost and coverage appeals to many residents seeking reliable but budget-friendly internet.

Verizon offers 5G internet in Alba with only 5.90% coverage. Its plans start at $50 per month, delivering speeds up to 50 Mbps. This option, while limited in availability, caters to those in its coverage area looking for a cost-effective 5G service.

In Alba, satellite connections dominate due to their wide coverage, while DSL and cable options remain scarce, highlighting the importance of providers like Viasat and Hughesnet.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Nextlink Internet
  • CIP Community Internet Providers
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Peoples Telephone Cooperative
85.42999999999999%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Alba, TX

Provider Connection Types in Alba, TX

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Alba, TX
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
3.6900000000000004%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
0.16%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
29.020000000000003%

List of Internet Providers in Alba, TX

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Peoples Telephone Cooperative DSL, Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
Texas CellNet Fixed Wireless 30 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 400 Mbps
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless 40 Mbps
CIP Community Internet Providers Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Alba, TX

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Peoples Telephone Cooperative $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fixed Wireless, Fiber
Texas CellNet $29.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 30 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 400 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Point Broadband $66/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 40 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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