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Internet Providers in Mertens, Texas

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Home Internet in Mertens, TX

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 64.7%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 49.5%
  • 5. AMA Techtel
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 93.5%
  • 6. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 51.6%
  • 7. Legacy
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Mertens, TX

In Mertens, Texas, Kinetic by Windstream stands out as the most popular internet service provider. Covering 49.5% of the town with a DSL connection, it offers a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps and starts at $40 per month. The speed may not be the fastest, but it suits everyday browsing, email, and standard-definition streaming. However, Windstream's coverage doesn’t reach the whole town, leaving some areas without access.

Viasat Internet and HughesNet, both satellite providers, cover 100% of Mertens. Viasat provides the fastest speeds, reaching up to 150 Mbps, but starts at a higher price of $119.99 per month, making it ideal for high-demand users. HughesNet offers 100 Mbps speeds with a starting price of $49.99 per month, offering a balance of price and speed. In the absence of cable and fiber options, these satellite providers ensure even underserved areas have reliable internet access.

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
  • Kinetic by Windstream
49.46%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Legacy
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Rise Broadband
64.67%

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Provider Connection Types in Mertens, TX

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Mertens, TX
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
47.599999999999994%

List of Internet Providers in Mertens, TX

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Kinetic by Windstream DSL 25 Mbps
AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
Legacy Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Mertens, TX

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Rise Broadband $35/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Kinetic by Windstream $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Legacy Internet $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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