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Internet Providers in Rice, Texas

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Home Internet in Rice, TX

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 80%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 55.4%
  • 5. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 99.3%
  • 6. Backroads Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    75 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 9.8%
  • 7. Legacy
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 98.3%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 55.4%

Best Internet Providers in Rice, TX

Rice, Texas residents face various internet service options. Viasat Internet offers the top choice, providing satellite connections with 100% coverage. Viasat delivers the highest download speed at 150 Mbps but at a starting price of $119.99 per month. This combination of speed and coverage comes with a higher cost.

Alternative options include HughesNet and Rise Broadband. HughesNet, another satellite provider, covers the entire city with a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps for $49.99 per month. This plan offers a good mix of speed and affordability. Rise Broadband, offering a fixed wireless connection, covers 80% of Rice. It provides a download speed of 50 Mbps and starts at $55 per month. This makes it a viable option where satellite services aren’t necessary or preferred.

Rice has a blend of fixed wireless and satellite connections with minimal fiber presence. In underserved areas, satellite providers like Viasat and HughesNet ensure that residents can still access the internet, bridging the gap in tech 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
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Legacy
  • Starlink
100%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Rice, TX

Provider Connection Types in Rice, TX

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Rice, TX
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
3.88%

List of Internet Providers in Rice, TX

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 300 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
Backroads Broadband Fixed Wireless 75 Mbps
Legacy Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Rice, TX

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Rise Broadband $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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 300 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Backroads Broadband $79.13/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 75 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Legacy Internet $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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