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Internet Providers in Harlingen, Texas

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Home Internet in Harlingen, TX
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • NTS
    • VTX
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps.
    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 45.9%
    Harlingen speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 90.2%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 37.8%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 23%
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 51.7%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 22.2%
  • NTS
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 21.5%
  • VTX
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 95%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Harlingen, TX

Residents of Harlingen, Texas looking for the best internet service should consider Spectrum. Spectrum covers 90.20% of the city with cable internet and offers speeds up to 1 Gbps. Starting at $49.99 per month, Spectrum combines high-speed internet and extensive availability, making it a solid choice for many.

AT&T Internet stands as a notable competitor. Though its coverage is less at 45.90%, AT&T provides an IPBB connection with speeds up to 100 Mbps. Starting at $60 per month, AT&T remains a viable option, particularly in areas where Spectrum is unavailable.

In Harlingen, DSL covers 16%, cable reaches 7%, fiber boasts 91%, and both fixed wireless and satellite cover 100%. Residents have diverse connectivity options to meet their needs.

Best Internet Providers in Harlingen, TX

AT&T and Spectrum are the best internet providers in Harlingen, with AT&T being the better of the two options. Through its AT&T Fiber network, AT&T delivers fast fiber connections at a reasonable price starting at $55 per month. Harlingen residents can experience download speeds up to 5 Gbps with AT&T Fiber.

For Harlingen residents who don’t have access to fiber internet, Spectrum is the next-best option, delivering download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary) for 90.2 percent of the city. Spectrum’s cheapest internet plan costs just $50 per month for 12 months, with the option of bundling TV and phone services.

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
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
  • NTS
  • VTX
95.05%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Harlingen, Texas

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Provider Connection Types in Harlingen, TX

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Harlingen, TX
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
16.17%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
91.21000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
6.710000000000001%

Internet Providers in Harlingen, 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
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $79.99/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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Vexus $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
VTX Communications $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Fixed Wireless
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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