Fort Hancock, TX High Speed Internet Service

Fort Hancock, TX has a total of 6 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 6 internet service options in Fort Hancock. 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 Fort Hancock is AMA Communicaitons. A summary of all the results:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1AMA Communicaitonswireless100 Mbps10 Mbps99.2%
2Mission Valley Communications.wireless25 Mbps5 Mbps100.0%
3WindstreamDSL200 Mbps200 Mbps82.0%
4DellFiber100 Mbps100 Mbps40.2%
5ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
6HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Fort Hancock 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 Fort Hancock which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Fort Hancock are compared to Hudspeth County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Texas overall?
Average download speeds in Fort Hancock of 7.31 Mbps are slower than the Hudspeth County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Texas.

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Fort Hancock Internet Access Facts

  • The average upload speed in Fort Hancock is 0.75 Mbps. This is 90.8% slower than the average in Texas and 93.5% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • The average download speed in Fort Hancock is 74.6% slower than the Hudspeth County average and 77.4% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Fort Hancock is 0.75 Mbps. This is 90.9% slower than the Hudspeth County average and 93.5% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 0.0% of Hudspeth County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 43.5% of Hudspeth County residents

  • The average internet download speed in Hudspeth County is 28.75 Mbps based upon 108840 samples taken in the past year

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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 Fort Hancock 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 AMA Communicaitons as the top provider for Fort Hancock, Texas.

How do the internet speeds in Fort Hancock compare to other cities in Texas?

Click through to see how the Fort Hancock broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Ballinger, Caddo Mills, Canyon Lake, Citrus City, Highlands, Mesquite, Oak Trail Shores

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Fort Hancock, Texas?

The following zip codes were used: 79839

Who has the fastest internet service in Fort Hancock?

Windstream with a download speed of 200 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Fort Hancock.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Fort Hancock - Windstream.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.




Fort Hancock 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.


DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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Sling

  • 50+ channels
  • 50 hours of DVR storage
  • No annual contracts
  • Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices
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