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Internet Providers in Hico, Texas

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Home Internet in Hico, TX
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • Brightspeed
    • XNET WiFi
    • Pathway
    • Totelcom
    • Nextlink Internet
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. 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: 39.7%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 96.6%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 39.7%
  • 6. Pathway
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 94.4%
  • Totelcom
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 17.1%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 58.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Hico, TX

Brightspeed dominates Hico, Texas, with its DSL connections covering 66.60% of the area. The provider offers maximum download speeds of 100 Mbps, making a strong internet solution accessible to many residents. Priced at $50 per month, Brightspeed balances speed and affordability, positioning itself as a solid choice despite not being the fastest.

Viasat Internet and Hughesnet provide satellite connections with full 100% coverage in Hico. Viasat delivers higher speeds at 150 Mbps but starts at $119.99 per month. Hughesnet matches Brightspeed's speed of 100 Mbps, costing $49.99 per month. While DSL offers a better speed-price ratio, the comprehensive coverage of these satellite providers makes them reliable, especially where DSL and cable are lacking. Given the broad satellite coverage and limited DSL availability, these satellite options are vital for complete internet access in the area.

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
  • Totelcom
17.09%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Brightspeed
  • XNET WiFi
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Pathway
94.43%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Hico, Texas

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Hico, TX

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Hico, TX
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
15.770000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
10.12%

Internet Providers in Hico, 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
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Pathway Communications $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Fixed Wireless
Nextlink Internet $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 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

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