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

Prairie View, TX High Speed Internet Service

Prairie View, 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 Prairie View. 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 Prairie View is Hotwire Communications. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Hotwire Communications	Fiber	10000 Mbps	10000 Mbps	53.0%
2	Rise Broadband	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Prairie View 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

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Prairie View compare to Waller County? The average speed in Prairie View is 125.23 Mbps which is faster than Waller County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Texas average of 26.81 Mbps.

Prairie View Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Prairie View is 81.31 Mbps. This is 902.6% faster than the average in Texas and 600.9% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Prairie View is 353.9% faster than the Waller County average and 286.5% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Prairie View is 81.31 Mbps. This is 927.9% faster than the Waller County average and 600.9% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 27.5% of Waller County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 21.5% of Waller County residents
The average internet download speed in Waller County is 27.59 Mbps based upon 34136 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 Prairie View 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 Hotwire Communications as the top provider for Prairie View, Texas.

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

Click through to see how the Prairie View broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Caldwell, Cinco Ranch, Fate, Livingston, Pflugerville, Richmond, Seth Ward

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

The following zip codes were used: 77445, 77446 and 77484

Who has the fastest internet service in Prairie View?

Hotwire Communications with a download speed of 10000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Prairie View.

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 Prairie View, 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 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Prairie View, TX residents.

Prairie View 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.