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Internet Providers in Bay City, Texas

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Home Internet in Bay City, TX

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 68.8%
    Bay City speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 5.9%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Sparklight
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 57.8%
  • 6. Skynet
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 68.1%
  • 7. TISD
    Speeds Up To
    400 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 70.8%
  • 8. Resound Networks
    Speeds Up To
    105 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • MyJEC.net
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    * See **
    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 43%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 20.9%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.9%

Best Internet Providers in Bay City, TX

AT&T Internet ranks as the top internet provider in Bay City, Texas. Offering both IPBB and fiber connections, AT&T provides flexibility in connection types. Their maximum download speed reaches 5 Gbps, one of the highest speeds available in the area. Starting at $55 per month, AT&T balances high-speed performance and affordability. The provider covers 68.80% of Bay City, making it a viable option for many residents, especially those seeking high-speed fiber connections.

Viasat Internet stands as a strong alternative, offering satellite internet with 100% coverage of Bay City. This ensures that even remote areas have reliable internet. Viasat delivers a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, sufficient for most home internet activities. Starting at $119.99 per month, Viasat’s price is higher than AT&T’s. However, its extensive availability justifies the cost for those outside AT&T’s service areas. For areas where fiber and satellite connections predominate, Viasat provides consistent coverage where other types might fall short.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
5.93%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • TISD
  • Resound Networks
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Sparklight
  • MyJEC.net
68.75%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Bay City, TX

Provider Connection Types in Bay City, TX

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Bay City, TX
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
11.44%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
59.589999999999996%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
57.54%

List of Internet Providers in Bay City, TX

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Sparklight Cable 1 Gbps
Skynet Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
TISD Fixed Wireless 400 Mbps
Resound Networks Fixed Wireless 105 Mbps
MyJEC.net Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Bay City, TX

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Sparklight $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
TISD $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 400 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Resound Networks $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 105 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
MyJEC.net $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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