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Internet Providers in Ames, Texas

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Home Internet in Ames, TX

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 49.1%
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 88.2%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 38.3%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Ames, TX

In Ames, Texas, Xfinity remains the top internet provider, covering 88.20% of the city. It offers cable connection with download speeds up to 1.2 Gbps, the fastest available in Ames. Starting at $30 per month, Xfinity delivers both high-speed and extensive coverage.

If Xfinity isn't available in certain areas, residents can turn to AT&T Internet. Covering 49.10% of Ames, AT&T offers IPBB and 5G connections with a maximum download speed of 10 Mbps. Its service starts at $60 per month. Considering Ames has 23% DSL, 1% cable, 51% fiber, 46% fixed wireless, and 100% satellite coverage, AT&T might attract those desiring a stable connection in partially covered areas.

Viasat Internet also covers Ames entirely but offers significantly lower speeds. This makes AT&T a feasible alternative where Xfinity is not accessible.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Hughesnet
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
88.2%

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Provider Connection Types in Ames, TX

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ames, TX
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%

List of Internet Providers in Ames, TX

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 100 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 25 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

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