Pilot Point, Texas Broadband Internet Service
Pilot Point, TX has a total of 8 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 8 internet service options in Pilot Point. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Pilot Point is Optimum. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Optimum | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 96.4% |
2 | Nortex Communications | Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 25.4% |
3 | Nextlink | wireless | 50 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 100.0% |
4 | Speed of Light Broadband | wireless | 50 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 100.0% |
5 | Rise Broadband | wireless | 50 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 100.0% |
6 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
7 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
8 | Frontier | Fiber | 115 Mbps | 115 Mbps | 16.2% |
Pilot Point TX Internet Access Options
More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Pilot Point which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Pilot Point of 3.78 Mbps are slower than the Cooke County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Texas.
Pilot Point Internet Access Facts
There are 8 residential internet providers in Pilot Point, TX providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Pilot Point is 12.4% slower than the average in Texas and 27.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 0.0% of the Cooke County population
The average internet download speed in Pilot Point is 23.49 Mbps based upon 20920 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 92.2% of the Pilot Point population
Fiber optic internet is available to 25.5% of Pilot Point residents
Internet Access Technologies
DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Pilot Point residents who have access to each of these technology types.
Internet Service FAQs
Who has the best internet service near me?
Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Optimum as the top provider for Pilot Point, Texas.
Who has the fastest internet service in Pilot Point?
Optimum and Nortex Communications with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Pilot Point.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Pilot Point, Texas?
The following zip codes were used: 76258 and 76271
What is fiber internet service?
Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Pilot Point internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
---|---|---|
25+ Mbps | 1-2 devices | Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming |
100+ Mbps | 3-5 devices | Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming |
1000+ Mbps | 6+ devices | Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming |
How do the internet speeds in Pilot Point compare to other cities in Texas?
Click through to see how the Pilot Point broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Aurora, Ballinger, Granger, Jamaica Beach, Lone Star, Pasadena, The Woodlands
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Pilot Point - Nortex Communications and Frontier.
What is DSL internet service?
DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.
Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Pilot Point, Texas?
Nextlink, Speed of Light Broadband and Rise Broadband provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Pilot Point.
Pilot Point Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services
Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.
Optimum
- 410+ channels
- Voice activated remote control
- Customize your plan
- Optimum entertainment experience available on the new Apple TV in 4K
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages