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Operating out of 19 states, Suddenlink is a cable and fiber internet provider. Acquired by Altice in 2012, Suddenlink has rapidly grown since that time and has expanded its service from 1.5 million subscribers to a monstrous 4.6 million subscribers. That makes Suddenlink the fourth-largest cable internet provider in the nation. Suddenlink is actively trying to grow that network thus bringing more and more customers under the Suddenlink brand. Offering not only the internet but also cable television and home phone service making it a great choice for any residential consumer. Any entertainment needs a home may have can surely be covered by Suddenlink’s outstanding service.
Suddenlink was created by Cequel III after it had acquired a number of smaller communications and cable networks, originally forming the company under the name Cebridge Communications in 2003. The company continued to purchase different networks, taking on Thompson Cablevision in 2004 and expanding its coverage area into sixteen states. It acquired two more companies, Tele-Media and USA Media Systems, further increasing coverage into twenty-three states. Cebridge Communications continued these acquisitions until the company itself was acquired by Altice in July of 2015. Altice, keeping the Suddenlink brand, and combining it with another company they had acquired, Cablevision, then became the fourth-largest cable company in the nation with over four million customers. As of today, Suddenlink has coverage almost nationwide with nineteen states currently being served with particularly high coverage in areas like Texas, California, and Arizona.
Suddenlink operates off of a mix of cable and fiber lines to provide its customers with service. Most of its signals transmit through fiber lines, eventually transferring over to a cable connection to connect to the residential end-user. This has allowed Suddenlink to take its already substantial cable television network and leverage it to offer internet as well. To further improve speeds, Suddenlink uses a hybrid fiber-coaxial method to deliver speeds that are normally not available. This hybrid fiber-coaxial line can handle far more bandwidth than other forms of internet connections like fixed wireless, satellite, or DSL. Suddenlink is in the process of upgrading many of its markets with a true fiber connection. Fiber coverage is only likely to grow as demand across the nation for the fastest internet speeds possible increases. Though hybrid fiber-coaxial is able to deliver truly incredible speeds, the upgrade to fiber lines will increase available bandwidth not only for download speeds but upload speeds as well.
Suddenlink has a whole suite of products to choose from. With different speeds, prices, and the ability to bundle Suddenlink’s internet service with cable television and home phone service, it gives its customers multiple ways to connect their home. Without being locked into one option per market, Suddenlink subscribers have the ability to choose the best plan that not only fits their digital lifestyle but also their budget. This has become a significant selling point for Suddenlink, especially as consumers are looking to reduce how much they spend on a monthly basis to connect to a fast, reliable network.
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AT&T has been leading the way in how people connect since Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone 140 years ago. The invention of the transistor some 50 years later, which has made this digital world we live in possible, further established and entrenched AT&T's legacy of innovation, paving the way for technologies ranging from solar cell to machine learning to communications satellites. AT&T has reinvented itself over and over again so many times that it has become an integral piece of its company culture.
AT&T's recent addition of WarnerMedia to its culture of innovation continues this trend by joining forces with a company that is no stranger to innovation itself. In fact, AT&T and Warner Bros. joined forces a century ago to create the world's first motion picture with sound, “The Jazz Singer.” WarnerMedia and its families have played a huge role in creating the kind of content we consume today. From launching the world's first premium network, HBO, which has been creating award-winning content since the early 1970s, to creating CNN, the first 24-hours nothing-but-news network, in 1980, WarnerMedia continues to be a global powerhouse in the world of entertainment.
Not only does AT&T boast America's fastest and most reliable wireless network, but it also offers consumers nationwide some of the lowest prices for gigabit internet speeds in the United States. AT&T's winning combination of premium entertainment and high speed networks enable it to connect people to who and what they love in ways that have never been possible. AT&T's mission is to deliver the best entertainment over the best network with the most well tailored advertising.
AT&T Fiber network is one of the largest fiber networks in the country and delivers the fastest speeds, up to 1,000 Mbps - or 1 Gbps - that will provide ample speed to support all of your devices simultaneously and then some. AT&T provides a brand new Internet gateway that boasts the latest and greatest WiFi technology and can support wireless speeds of up to 750 Mbps. To put this speed into perspective, you can download an entire movie in about half a minute, 25 songs in a second, and a TV show in less than three seconds. Pair AT&T's internet with voice and U-verse TV for a truly seamless, unmatched experience for an unbelievable price.
Once installed, you can manage your blazing fast gigabit internet with the AT&T Smart Home Manager App. This handy app allows you to personalize and rename your wireless network name and password, set up parental controls so that you can monitor and control access to your network, perform speed tests to ensure your network is performing optimally, view who is connected at any given time, and much more.
If not Internet 1000, AT&T offers different speeds at a lower price point so you're never paying for something that you don't need. Internet 300 still provides super fast upload and download speeds and will still allow you to connect up to 13 devices simultaneously. Internet 100 allows for up to 9 devices to stream high definition content simultaneously or up to 2 devices to stream 4K content at the same time. Internet 100 is the perfect plan for the user who binges on social media and likes to do some streaming as well. Whatever your needs and desires, AT&T has the perfect plan to fit your needs. Call today to get a quote from one of our WiFi experts!
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RCN offers high-speed broadband cable service to over four million people with a focus on major metropolitan areas like New York, Boston, and the Washington D.C.-Baltimore areas. Currently in seven states, RCN’s focus on cable over other technologies like fiber and DSL due to cable’s high bandwidths. RCN continues to grow its network and if available, is an outstanding choice for residential consumers to connect their homes to the internet. With multiple different plans, all at different speeds and prices, there’s sure to be an option for any household.
RCN was created by founders Peter Kiewit Sons’ Inc and developer David McCourt. RCN first focused on telephone and cable television services while still offering internet connections. Through a series of acquisitions and splits, RCN increased its capability to deliver internet through their already existing cable lines and as demand for a reliable internet connection increased, RCN’s focus shifted more and more to providing internet. In 2017, RCN was able to merge with Grande Communications and Wave Broadband to increase its coverage area and the level of service and speeds than it was previously able to provide. This merger took RCN from a mid-sized company to one of the largest broadband providers in the nation.
RCN’s infrastructure is based on coaxial cables, much of which already existed before internet service became the focus and much more having been added in subsequent years. They have since also started using a hybrid fiber-coaxial network to better manage the high levels of bandwidth that the company deals in. RCN was able to do this by leveraging existing DOCSIS technology to transmit data over radio waves and copper. This is often compared to DSL with the similarity lying in both technologies using copper telephone cables. Where it differs from DSL however is in the amount of bandwidth that is able to be transmitted. Cable lines are able to handle a much higher level of bandwidth making speeds like 1000 Mbps possible. Matter of fact, RCN does not offer speeds lower than 250 Mbps making.it an ideal choice for even the largest families and the most modern of users.
RCN is currently available in the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, a very limited area in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Where it’s available is dependent on where they have laid those coaxial cable lines. Because of this, they have placed a large focus on heavily-populated urban and suburban areas where they can be sure that they’ll receive a significant return on investment. Laying those lines can cost in the millions, if not billions, of dollars but even still, RCN is constantly looking to increase its coverage area. It has been investing in areas not only where they already offer service, to improve reliability and speeds, but also into new markets to compete with some of the larger internet service providers. RCN is a great choice for any residential consumer capable of handling the highest resolutions when streaming and with low enough lag to appease the most competitive of gamers.
RCN coverage in Midland, TX
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Sparklight, formerly Cable One, is the ninth-largest cable provider in the country offering service to twenty-one states. Having adapted the cable lines traditionally used to provide television service, Sparklight has created a network that provides its customers with high-speed connections to their favorite sites, streaming services, and social media networks. Sparklight customers enjoy a full suite of products that they’re able to bundle with their internet service including cable television and home phone service.
Sparklight’s network is built off the back of coaxial lines that Cable One originally started laying when the company opened its doors in 1997. Cable lines are generally considered the most popular method to transmit internet connections due to their high availability, relatively high speeds, and low cost when building out the infrastructure. This is often preferable for internet service providers because it allows them to avoid the millions, if not billions, of dollars that would be required to upgrade existing lines to fiber while being able to provide similar speeds and service. There are portions of Sparklight’s network that do run off of fiber lines but it cannot be considered a true fiber service as those lines do not connect directly to the end-user. These coaxial lines are able to support high bandwidth, though that bandwidth is generally shared among users. What this means for Sparklight’s customers is that they may see reduced speeds during times of high congestion. Even with that being said, if you are experiencing reduced speeds due to network congestion, speeds should remain high enough to be able to handle normal internet usage.
Formerly Cable One, Sparklight decided to rebrand and exclusively operate under the Sparklight name in 2019. The rebranding came about due to a shift in focus within the company. Instead of focusing on being a traditional cable company, Sparklight transitioned to a model that instead would focus on connecting its customers online. This makes sense as more and more consumers are “cutting the cord” and moving away from cable television to instead get most of their video content through online streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu. Going even further, a vast majority of users now receive their news online and via social media. Sparklight transformed itself in order to keep up with the times and to keep in step with the modern internet user.
While Sparklight has cemented itself as an internet service provider, that is not all they offer. Offering television and home phone service, Sparklight has an array of different packages, bundles, and prices for the residential consumer to choose from. This is great for their customers because every household and every user is going to be operating under a different budget with different needs. With over three million people living within the Sparklight coverage area, Sparklight has created a platform for everyone within that range to find a service option that is going to fit them. As Sparklight continues to expand that coverage area, the number of users who find the right service through Sparklight will only grow further.
Sparklight coverage in Midland, TX
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The largest cable and internet provider in the nation, Xfinity holds that title for good reason. Currently found in 40 states and serving over 100 million Americans, Xfinity has cemented itself as a company that can provide fast, reliable connections. First offering internet service in 1996, Xfinity has kept up with the times, constantly updating and upgrading their lines as more and more households are looking to connect to their favorite sites, streaming services, and gaming communities.
When first connecting to the Xfinity network, customers are going to have multiple options to choose from. Firstly, Xfinity does not necessarily lock a prospective customer in a contract. The company offers both contract and non-contract options depending on their needs. With multiple plans available, from basic to lightning-fast speeds, there is an option for every household, every need, and every budget. Each of these is priced differently based on whether or not a contract is opted out of, the type of internet connection, internet speeds, and whether or not the customer decides to bundle the internet with additional Xfinity services.
Xfinity has strived and committed to evolving with the latest technologies. Operating off of a Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial Network, they are able to deliver some of the fastest speeds in the nation. They’ve leveraged their ubiquity to create one of the largest WiFi networks in the nation. For Xfinity subscribers within the “Performance” tier or higher, as long an Xfinity modem and router are within range, they are able to connect almost anywhere. This makes using the internet on the go easier than ever. In addition, Xfinity has recently upgraded its service to meet the increasing demand for smart home integration. Revealing their Xfi experience in 2017, users are now able to connect their smart home devices with Xfinity TV and the Xfinity app to take control of their homes wherever they may go.
Xfinity uses cable lines to provide their customers with internet service. Originally a cable TV provider, Xfinity first used its already considerable network to provide internet to its customers in 1996. At first, they partnered with other companies to provide internet service while they learned the unique challenges that offering the internet posed. By 2002 though, it had moved its nearly one million internet subscribers to their inhouse network and has rapidly grown since then. Today, over 26 million households are receiving Xfinity internet, and that number is only going to continue to grow.
Xfinity has made internet access available to many that would normally not be able to connect. Through their Internet Essentials, Xfinity offers low-cost options to those who qualify for reduced cost or free school lunches. This covers about 2.6 million households nationwide with over 200,000 households taking advantage of the program. This is an important feature as it provides families who would not normally have access to the wider world online. The Internet is no longer a luxury, and Xfinity has done its part to help every American have access to mobile banking, online learning, and social media.
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HughesNet currently has the highest coverage area in the nation with all fifty states falling under its service area. One of the two major satellite providers in the nation, HughesNet has focused the core of its business on providing internet to underserved or un-served areas, often rural or small towns. Its recently increased speeds up to 25mbps with the launch of its new Gen 5 satellite, the “EchoStar XIX.” With ninety-eight percent of the country under HughesNet’s coverage area, it’s almost guaranteed that they’ll be an option available to any consumer.
HughesNet uses geosynchronous satellites to provide its customers with broadband internet connections. Since HughesNet was initially founded, it’s launched multiple satellites with its latest launch occurring in 2017 with the “EchoStar XIX,” powering HughesNet’s Gen 5 service. This launch allowed the company to reach broadband levels, increasing speeds to 25 Mbps across the board. It also increased the available bandwidth that HughesNet offered its customers as well as simplifying their pricing structure to a tiered system that was based on available data caps. HughesNet does operate off of priority data caps though its internet can be considered unlimited. At no point does HughesNet charge overage prices or shut the internet off if a customer goes over their “priority data” limit, instead just having to deal with reduced speeds until their next billing cycle. If a customer does need more data before their next billing cycle rolls around, HughesNet has made data tokens available, increasing priority data and increasing available speeds in the process.
HughesNet is a great choice for rural customers as wired connections are often completely unavailable in America’s more remote locations. Satellite internet allows them to access the world wide web at broadband speeds allowing for almost any activity. It does have its drawbacks though. The biggest activities this can be seen in is online gaming and virtual private networks. This is in large part due to the latency, or ping, that satellite internet experiences. The time signals take to transmit from the customer’s dish to the satellite to the receiving and then back again can take anywhere from a half-second to a second. For most activities like browsing the internet or streaming video, this latency is almost entirely imperceivable. For gaming though, that often required split-second reaction times, it is unavoidable. VPNs, in particular, are affected, as well. When using a VPN, download speeds even when within the priority data limit can tank anywhere from fifty to seventy-five percent. This reduction in speeds is not guaranteed with some VPN users not having any issues whatsoever. With that being said, it is something to take into account when considering a satellite internet provider.
For many rural customers, satellite internet is going to be one of the only viable options open to them. That doesn’t make it a lesser product though. When choosing the right package for you, assess your needs, your internet usage, and your budget to choose the package that will leave you satisfied and meet all of your digital requirements.
HughesNet coverage in Midland, TX
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Though having been around since 1986, ViaSat didn't launch its first internet plans until 2012. ViaSat is a satellite internet service provider with a general focus on serving areas that normally do not have access to a reliable internet connection. Covering 98% of the country and all 50 states, all that is needed to be able to connect is a clear line of sight to the southern sky, a modem, and a satellite dish to send and receive signals. This has helped many of those who would otherwise have to spend thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars, to run a DSL, cable, or fiber line to their home.
ViaSat has continually upgraded its service. When the company first launched, its entire service survived off the back of one satellite, the ViaSat-1. Since then, they've acquired three additional satellites, either through additional launches or acquisitions from other companies to greatly expand its capabilities. The last of these to launch, the ViaSat-2, was said to increase the total bandwidth and network capacity available by 300 Gigabits per second as well as take ViaSat's service internationally. They have plans to increase this further. They've announced three more launches of their newest satellite, the ViaSat-3, that will increase the total bandwidth by a full terabit per second. The first of these is set to launch in 2020 with a second launch planned by 2022.
Offering free standard installation on all orders, ViaSat makes connecting to the internet easier than ever. ViaSat offers multiple different plans that feature different speeds and different levels of priority data. Priority data? I'm sure the question being asked is “Does ViaSat have a data cap?” The answer is a resounding no. Viasat offers unlimited data without charging overage fees or shutting your internet connection off. If one does go over their priority data, then at that point, customers just have to contend with network congestion much like any other internet service provider. If there is no congestion, then speed should be unaffected. This makes ViaSat a perfect option for activities like streaming, checking social media, or visiting a favorite site on the web.
ViaSat is perfect for almost any web-based application. Connecting your smartphone, sharing videos online, and watching your favorite streaming service are perfect fits for ViaSat's network. The only limitations ViaSat has are gaming and Virtual Private Networks(VPN). When it comes to gaming, there should be a half a second to full second lag time when playing online. If you're playing single-player games, this interruption is non-existent and will not interfere with any updates that a game may release after launch. A VPN is another matter. VPNs put a significant strain on any network and satellite networks doubly so. When using a VPN with ViaSat, speeds can be expected to drop anywhere from 50 to 75 percent. That doesn't mean ViaSat is an inferior service though. However, when looking to game or use in-home VPN, it's important to be aware of the technology's limitations so that you can plan accordingly and choose the best service that will fit your needs.
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Midland, Texas is one of the largest cities in West Texas with around two hundred and fifty thousand residents calling the area home. Midland has historically been an oil town with nearly nine thousand active wells as of 2019. The city is an economic bright spot in the area, attracting more and more people every year. And as it grows, the demand for fast, reliable internet connections is going to grow with it. Luckily, there are multiple great internet providers ready to meet that demand.
Midland has access to ten different residential internet service providers which is far more than most cities of its size. Sparklight, Suddenlink, RCN, AT&T, Xfinity, American Broadband Communications, Ridgewood Holdings, Reach Broadband, HughesNet, and ViaSat all offer their services in Midland using a mix of cable, DSL, fiber, satellite, and fixed wireless.
With so many providers in the area, Midland has near-ubiquitous wired coverage. For most consumers, a wired connection is going to be preferred nine times out of ten. This is because wired connections tend to be more reliable while delivering faster connection speeds. Among the wired providers in the area, Suddenlink, AT&T, and RCN have the largest coverage areas. Suddenlink has the largest network in the city through its cable infrastructure. Additionally, it has the highest average speeds among wired and wireless. Cable networks are going to suffer from network congestion though, unlike fiber lines. If looking for fiber, RCN and AT&T will be the better choices. Regardless, any of these companies are going to be able to deliver lightning-fast connections, capable of handling nearly anything you could throw at them.
Summary of Fastest Internet Providers in Midland, TX
| Provider | Max Speed | Avg Speed | Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | | Sparklight | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | Cable, Television and Phone | |
| 2. | | Suddenlink | 1 Gbps | 1000 Mbps | Cable, Television and Phone | |
| 3. | | RCN | 1 Gbps | 720 Mbps | Cable, Fiber, Television and Phone | |
| 4. | | AT&T | 1 Gbps | 32 Mbps | DSL, Fiber, Television and Phone | |
| 5. | | Xfinity | 987 Mbps | 987 Mbps | Cable, Television and Phone | |
| 6. |  | American Broadband | 50 Mbps | 43 Mbps | Fiber | |
| 7. | | ViaSat | 30 Mbps | 20 Mbps | Satellite and Phone | |
| 8. | | HughesNet | 25 Mbps | 25 Mbps | Satellite and Phone | |
| 9. | Reach Broadband | 12 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable | ||
| 10. | Ridgewood Holdings | 3 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Fixed Wireless | ||
| Data provided by various data sources including the FCC. For more information please view our sources page. | ||||||
Summary of All Internet Providers in Midland, TX
| Provider | Type | Coverage | Max Speed | Avg Speed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | | HughesNet | Satellite and Phone | 100.00% | 25 Mbps | 25 Mbps | |
| 2. | | ViaSat | Satellite and Phone | 100.00% | 30 Mbps | 20 Mbps | |
| 3. | | Suddenlink | Cable, Television and Phone | 84.47% | 1 Gbps | 1000 Mbps | |
| 4. | | AT&T | DSL, Fiber, Television and Phone | 81.29% | 1 Gbps | 32 Mbps | |
| 5. | Ridgewood Holdings | Fixed Wireless | 78.27% | 3 Mbps | 3 Mbps | ||
| 6. | | RCN | Cable, Fiber, Television and Phone | 46.82% | 1 Gbps | 720 Mbps | |
| 7. | Reach Broadband | Cable | 2.75% | 12 Mbps | 12 Mbps | ||
| 8. | | American Broadband | Fiber | 1.45% | 50 Mbps | 43 Mbps | |
| 9. | | Xfinity | Cable, Television and Phone | 1.39% | 987 Mbps | 987 Mbps | |
| 10. | | Sparklight | Cable, Television and Phone | 1.31% | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | |
| Data provided by various data sources including the FCC. For more information please view our sources page. | |||||||
Frequently Asked Questions about Midland, TX.
Which provider offers the best internet service in Midland, TX?
Suddenlink is the best internet provider in Midland, TX, with download speeds up to 1 Gbps and pricing starting at $34.99.
How many internet providers provide service in Midland, TX?
There are currently 10 providers that offer internet service in Midland, TX.
What providers offer internet service in Midland, TX.
Suddenlink, AT&T, RCN, Sparklight, Xfinity, HughesNet, ViaSat, Ridgewood Holdings, Reach Broadband and American Broadband offer internet service in Midland, TX.
What is the cheapest internet provider in Midland, TX?
Suddenlink is the cheapest internet provider in Midland, TX, with pricing starting at $34.99.
What provider has the fastest speeds in Midland, TX?
Sparklight is the faster internet provider in Midland, TX, with maximum speeds reaching 1 Gbps and average speeds of 1 Gbps.
Is fiber internet available in Midland, TX?
Yes! Fiber internet covers 17% of Midland, TX.
Summary of School Districts in Midland, TX
| District | Grades | Max Speed | Avg Speed | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Independent | PK - 12 | 1 Gbps | 292 Mbps | Cable, DSL, Fiber and Fixed Wireless |
| Stanton Independent | PK - 12 | 1 Gbps | 42 Mbps | Cable, DSL, Fiber and Fixed Wireless |
| Data provided by various data sources including the FCC. For more information please view our sources page. | ||||