Who is our top ranked provider in Giddings TX? [Updated]

Giddings, Texas Broadband Internet Service

Giddings, 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 Giddings. 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 Giddings is Unified Communications. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Unified Communications	Fiber, wireless	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	100.0%
2	Sparklight	Cable	300 Mbps	10 Mbps	97.4%
3	Nextlink	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
4	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	82.8%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Giddings TX Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Giddings are compared to Lee County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Texas overall?
Average download speeds in Giddings of 21.34 Mbps are faster than the Lee County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Texas.

Giddings Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 97.3% of the Giddings population
Fiber optic internet is available to 46.3% of Lee County residents
DSL internet is available to 100.0% of Giddings residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in Giddings, TX providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Giddings is 20.4% slower than the average in Texas and 34.1% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 10.1% of the Lee County population

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 Giddings 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 Unified Communications as the top provider for Giddings, Texas.

Who has the fastest internet service in Giddings?

Unified Communications with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Giddings.

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

The following zip codes were used: 78942

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

Click through to see how the Giddings broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bullard, Katy, Lindale, Murphy, Paris, Pflugerville, San Leon

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.

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.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Giddings, Texas?

Unified Communications and Nextlink provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Giddings.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 6 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Giddings, TX residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

Giddings 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.