Gun Barrel City, TX High Speed Internet Service

Gun Barrel City, TX has a total of 5 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 5 internet service options in Gun Barrel City. 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 Gun Barrel City is Optimum. A summary of all the results:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1OptimumCable1000 Mbps50 Mbps96.3%
2Nextlinkwireless100 Mbps10 Mbps100.0%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4CenturyLinkDSL, Fiber100 Mbps100 Mbps34.6%
5HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Gun Barrel City 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.

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Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Gun Barrel City compare to Henderson County? The average speed in Gun Barrel City is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Henderson County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Texas average of 26.81 Mbps.

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Gun Barrel City Internet Access Facts

  • The average download speed in Gun Barrel City is 20.5% faster than the average in Texas and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • DSL internet is available to 44.2% of the Henderson County population

  • The average internet download speed in Gun Barrel City is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 98.9% of the Gun Barrel City population

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 0.5% of Gun Barrel City residents

  • There are 5 residential internet providers in Gun Barrel City, TX providing service to at least 15% of the city

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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 Gun Barrel City 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 Gun Barrel City, Texas.

Who has the fastest internet service in Gun Barrel City?

Optimum with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Gun Barrel City.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Gun Barrel City, Texas?

The following zip codes were used: 75124 and 75156

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Gun Barrel City internet service.

Speed Devices Typical Usage
25+ Mbps1-2 devicesWeb browsing
Music streaming
HD video streaming
100+ Mbps3-5 devicesVideo conferencing
4K video streaming
Online gaming
1000+ Mbps6+ devicesMultiple video or 4K streams
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How do the internet speeds in Gun Barrel City compare to other cities in Texas?

Click through to see how the Gun Barrel City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bunker Hill Village, Central Gardens, Elm Creek, Frisco, Katy, Lackland Afb, Shallowater

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Gun Barrel City - CenturyLink.

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 Gun Barrel City, Texas?

Nextlink provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Gun Barrel City.

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.




Gun Barrel City 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
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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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