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Internet Providers in Athens, Texas

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Home Internet in Athens, TX

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 32.4%
    Athens speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
    (855) 643-5759
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  • 2. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 100%
    (866) 754-2114
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  • 3. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 9%
    (866) 590-1023
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  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 912-2812
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  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 36.1%
    (844) 918-3658
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  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 902-3107
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  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 9%
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  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.6%
    (855) 698-5465
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  • Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 14.2%
    (844) 901-2981
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  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
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Best Internet Providers in Athens, TX

In Athens, Texas, Brightspeed holds a significant presence as the top internet provider. With a DSL connection, Brightspeed covers 90.60% of the city. It delivers maximum download speeds of 100 Mbps, suitable for browsing, streaming, and light gaming. Brightspeed’s plans start at $50 per month, providing a balance between speed and affordability for Athens residents.

Optimum offers another option with its cable connection, though it only covers 32.40% of the city. However, Optimum excels in speed, boasting download rates of up to 940 Mbps. This service is ideal for heavy streamers, gamers, and large households. Starting at $40 per month, Optimum provides substantial value for its high speed.

In summary, Brightspeed offers broader coverage, while Optimum provides faster speeds. Both choices cater well to different user needs in Athens.

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
  • Optimum
  • Brightspeed
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
 100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
 14.249999999999998%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Athens, TX

Provider Connection Types in Athens, TX

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Athens, TX
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
 100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
 10.780000000000001%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
 45.989999999999995%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
 1.27%

List of Internet Providers in Athens, TX

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps
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Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 100 Mbps
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AT&T 5G Internet 300 Mbps
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Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
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T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
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Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
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XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
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Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
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Spectrum Fiber 1 Gbps
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Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
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Internet Providers in Athens, TX

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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Brightspeed $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
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AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
(844) 918-3658
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
(855) 698-5465
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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  • ** Our star ratings are calculated based on user reviews collected on BroadbandNow.com and through our independent survey. A provider must have a minimum of 50 such reviews before we assign a star rating.