Runaway Bay, Texas Broadband Internet Service
Runaway Bay, TX has a total of 8 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 8 internet service options in Runaway Bay. 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 Runaway Bay is Vyve Broadband Investments. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Vyve Broadband Investments | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 87.5% |
2 | Cirra Networks | wireless | 105 Mbps | 105 Mbps | 99.9% |
3 | New Source Broadband | wireless | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 100.0% |
4 | Nextlink | wireless | 50 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 100.0% |
5 | Rise Broadband | wireless | 25 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 100.0% |
6 | CenturyLink | DSL | 40 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 62.0% |
7 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
8 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Runaway Bay 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 Runaway Bay 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
How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Runaway Bay compare to Wise County? The average speed in Runaway Bay is 19.08 Mbps which is faster than Wise County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Texas average of 26.81 Mbps.
Runaway Bay Internet Access Facts
DSL internet is available to 27.2% of the Wise County population
The average internet download speed in Runaway Bay is 19.08 Mbps based upon 64 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 86.1% of the Runaway Bay population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Runaway Bay residents
There are 8 residential internet providers in Runaway Bay, TX providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Runaway Bay is 18.5% faster than the Wise County average and 41.1% slower 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 Runaway Bay 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 Vyve Broadband Investments as the top provider for Runaway Bay, Texas.
How do the internet speeds in Runaway Bay compare to other cities in Texas?
Click through to see how the Runaway Bay broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bangs, Denison, Early, Geronimo, Lucas, Rio Vista, Rowlett
What download speed do I need to stream movies?
For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Runaway Bay, Texas?
The following zip codes were used: 76426
Who has the fastest internet service in Runaway Bay?
Vyve Broadband Investments with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Runaway Bay.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Runaway Bay - CenturyLink.
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.
Runaway Bay 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