Ranchos Penitas West, Texas Broadband Internet Service

Ranchos Penitas West, 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 Ranchos Penitas West. 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 Ranchos Penitas West is B&B Communications. A summary of all the results:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1B&B Communicationswireless60 Mbps20 Mbps100.0%
2Alenco CommunicationsDSL25 Mbps6 Mbps100.0%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Ranchos Penitas West 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 Ranchos Penitas West have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Ranchos Penitas West compare to Webb County? The average speed in Ranchos Penitas West is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Webb County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Texas average of 26.81 Mbps.

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Ranchos Penitas West Internet Access Facts

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Ranchos Penitas West residents

  • The average internet download speed in Webb County is 22.09 Mbps based upon 259520 samples taken in the past year

  • The average upload speed in Ranchos Penitas West 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 Ranchos Penitas West is 46.2% faster than the Webb County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Ranchos Penitas West is 7.19 Mbps. This is 13.4% faster than the Webb County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 92.9% of Webb County residents

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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 Ranchos Penitas West 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 B&B Communications as the top provider for Ranchos Penitas West, Texas.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Ranchos Penitas West, Texas?

The following zip codes were used: 78045

How do the internet speeds in Ranchos Penitas West compare to other cities in Texas?

Click through to see how the Ranchos Penitas West broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Alvin, Brushy Creek, Palmhurst, Pampa, Preston, Three Rivers, Van Alstyne

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 Ranchos Penitas West, TX residents.

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.

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

Who has the fastest internet service in Ranchos Penitas West?

ViaSat with a download speed of 100 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Ranchos Penitas West.




Ranchos Penitas West 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
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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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Sling

  • 50+ channels
  • 50 hours of DVR storage
  • No annual contracts
  • Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices
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