Lake Brownwood, Texas Broadband Internet Service
Lake Brownwood, TX has a total of 4 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 4 internet service options in Lake Brownwood. 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 Lake Brownwood is Nextlink. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Nextlink | wireless | 100 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | Rise Broadband | wireless | 25 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 75.0% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Lake Brownwood 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 Lake Brownwood 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 Lake Brownwood of 7.19 Mbps are faster than the Brown County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Texas.
Lake Brownwood Internet Access Facts
The average upload speed in Lake Brownwood is 7.19 Mbps. This is 11.3% slower than the average in Texas and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Lake Brownwood is 314.1% faster than the Brown County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Lake Brownwood is 7.19 Mbps. This is 107.8% faster than the Brown County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 0.2% of Brown County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 61.2% of Brown County residents
The average internet download speed in Brown County is 7.8 Mbps based upon 50624 samples taken in the past year
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 Lake Brownwood 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 Nextlink as the top provider for Lake Brownwood, Texas.
Who has the fastest internet service in Lake Brownwood?
Nextlink and ViaSat with a download speed of 100 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Lake Brownwood.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Lake Brownwood, Texas?
The following zip codes were used: 76801
How do the internet speeds in Lake Brownwood compare to other cities in Texas?
Click through to see how the Lake Brownwood broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Eden, Falfurrias, Hereford, Lancaster, Quinlan, Savannah, Wharton
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 Lake Brownwood, Texas?
Nextlink provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Lake Brownwood.
How many broadband service providers are there near me?
Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Lake Brownwood, 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.
Lake Brownwood 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
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
Sling
- 50+ channels
- 50 hours of DVR storage
- No annual contracts
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices