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Internet providers in Abilene, TX

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1. Optimum
99% available in Abilene
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
940Mbps

User Rating(1207)

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2. AT&T
28% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

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3. Nextlink Internet
84% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
4. Rise Broadband
99% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
5. Hughesnet
99% available in Abilene
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(417)

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

7. Viasat
86% available in Abilene
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
8. Speed Net Broadband
85% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
250Mbps
9. Taylor Telecom
20% available in Abilene
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
10. Vexus Fiber
99% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Optimum Business
26% available in Abilene
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
940Mbps

User Rating(0)
2. Earthlink Business
66% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
3. Nextlink Internet
84% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
4. Rise Broadband
99% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
5. Hughesnet
99% available in Abilene
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(417)

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

6. Viasat
86% available in Abilene
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
7. Speed Net Broadband
85% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
250Mbps
8. Ooma
50% available in Abilene
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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9. Taylor Telecom
20% available in Abilene
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
10. Vexus Fiber
99% available in Abilene
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Mint
Available in Abilene
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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2. Visible
Available in Abilene
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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3. Verizon Wireless
83% available in Abilene
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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4. AT&T Wireless
100% available in Abilene
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

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What’s a good internet speed?

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Abilene

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Abilene area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$81.69/mo

Average speed
183.4 Mbps

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Abilene Residential Internet Coverage

Through cable, satellite, fiber, and DSL service providers, the city of Abilene has a wide range of internet options available to residents, visitors, and businesses.

AT&T is a key DSL and fiber internet service provider in Texas, covering all of Abilene except the Dyess Air Force Base.

Through Windstream, most of Abilene has access to speedy internet. Some southwestern neighborhoods fall outside of the service area, including Elmwood, River Oaks, Red Bud Park, Chimney Rock, and Park Central.

Suddenlink Communications is well-established in Abilene and nearby communities, with a service area that stretches to include the entire city.

Currently, NTS Communications brings high-speed internet to all but a small part of Abilene. Coverage covers all of eastern Abilene, but stops in the west short of Park Central area.

Local internet provider Taylor Telephone Cooperative covers most eastern neighborhoods, including Abilene Heights, Buck Creek, North College, Town North, South Treadaway, Lylie, and Town South. Northwestern communities that are in this company_s coverage area include Sears Park, Cobb Park, and Shirley Road. Shortage stops in the southwestern part of the city, excluding areas south of 1st Street and west of Sayles Boulevard.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Abilene

Average download speed
183.37 Mbps

Average upload speed
71.09 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
18.65 ms

Average jitter
17.75 ms

 

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Summary of Abilene internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Optimum
AT&T Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for AT&T
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Nextlink Internet
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Rise Broadband
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Speed Net Broadband Fixed Wireless 250 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Speed Net Broadband
Taylor Telecom DSL & Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Taylor Telecom
Vexus Fiber Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Vexus Fiber

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Abilene

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on internet providers in Abilene.

Spectrum

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Kimberly H | 01-04-2022

Canceled service 2 days after billing cycle began and was charged for the entire month. They do not prorate. Theft!

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Optimum

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Olivia V | 07-19-2021

Suddenlink keeps raising the monthly rates

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Karen H | 01-14-2021

Great internet

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Olivia V | 07-19-2021

Suddenlink keeps raising the monthly rates

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Spectrum

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Kimberly H | 01-04-2022

Canceled service 2 days after billing cycle began and was charged for the entire month. They do not prorate. Theft!

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Optimum

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Carin M | 01-02-2021

Customer service is the worst I’ve ever experienced

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