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

Plainview, TX High Speed Internet Service

Plainview, 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 Plainview. 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 Plainview is Optimum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Optimum	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	94.9%
2	Vast Broadband	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	48.5%
3	AW Broadband	wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps	96.0%
4	Plains Internet	wireless	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100.0%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Plainview TX Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Plainview have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

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 Plainview of 14.62 Mbps are faster than the Hale County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Texas.

Plainview Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 9.9% of the Hale County population
The average internet download speed in Plainview is 53.38 Mbps based upon 22472 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.9% of the Plainview population
Fiber optic internet is available to 66.9% of Plainview residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in Plainview, TX providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Plainview is 54.9% faster than the Hale County average and 64.8% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Plainview 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 Plainview, Texas.

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

Click through to see how the Plainview broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cinco Ranch, Daingerfield, Gunter, Jonestown, Keene, Pecan Plantation, Timberwood Park

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

The following zip codes were used: 79072 and 79073

Who has the fastest internet service in Plainview?

Optimum and Vast Broadband with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Plainview.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Plainview, Texas.

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.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

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

Plainview 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.