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Internet Providers in
Merkel, TX

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Home Internet in Merkel, TX
  • Provider
    • Optimum
    • AT&T
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Kinetic
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • AMA Techtel
    • Taylor Telecom
    • Nextlink Internet
    • Taylor Electric Cooperative
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 35.9%
  • 2. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 14.3%
  • 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: 66.3%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 53.6%
  • 6. Kinetic
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 48.7%
  • 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: 14.3%
  • AMA Techtel
    Speeds Up To
    75 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 9.4%
  • Taylor Telecom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 7.6%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 80.4%
  • Taylor Electric Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 21.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Merkel, TX

In Merkel, Texas, Kinetic by Windstream claims the top spot for internet service. It delivers both DSL and fiber connections with speeds up to 1 Gbps. Prices start at $39.99 per month. This provider covers 48.70% of Merkel, serving nearly half of the town. Its fiber connection excels in speed and performance, perfect for streaming and gaming.

Optimum ranks second, offering cable internet with max speeds of 940 Mbps. Starting at $40 per month, it closely competes with Kinetic by Windstream in both pricing and speed. However, Optimum reaches only 35.90% of Merkel, limiting its availability.

Viasat Internet, the third option, provides satellite internet with 100% coverage in Merkel. It offers up to 150 Mbps download speeds, starting at $99.99 per month. Despite its lower speeds and higher cost, Viasat’s broad coverage is crucial for residents in remote areas.

Merkel residents can choose from these providers based on their needs for speed, cost, and coverage.

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
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • 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
  • Kinetic
  • Taylor Telecom
  • Taylor Electric Cooperative
48.68%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Merkel, 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 Merkel, TX

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Merkel, TX
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
53.769999999999996%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
37.3%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
60.629999999999995%

Internet Providers in Merkel, 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
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
Viasat Internet $99.99/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
Kinetic $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
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
Taylor Telecom $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
Nextlink Internet $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Taylor Electric Cooperative $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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