In 78851 there are 3 residential internet providers covering 42.11% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 381 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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3 Internet Service Providers in 78851
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 78851 are not shown.
78851 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 42.11% of 78851. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is BBT. Now you can call companies in 78851 with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in 78851?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 78851.
Internet Speed Key
The average 78851 home can get up to 381 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 15.79% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 26.32% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 78851.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of 78851, and slower in the south areas of the zip.
What type of internet should I choose in 78851?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 78851 you live. If speed is your main concern, satellite will be the fastest internet in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 15.79% of 78851 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 26.32%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 57.89% of 78851 homes.
Internet Market Health in 78851
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the 78851 internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in 78851 based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
78851 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 provider, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 78851 homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the zip.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. 78851 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 1 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, 78851 badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 78851, along with details on where in 78851 and at what speeds.
BBT Fiber in 78851, TX
BBT fiber coverage
About 15.79%, or 3 people, have BBT fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the west 78851 area. BBT is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 78851.
BBT fiber download speeds
BBT is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 78851. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BBT fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 78851. The fastest plan anyone in 78851 can order from BBT goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 78851 customers can get this speed.
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BBT fiber upload speeds
In 78851 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for BBT fiber. Compared to other ISPs, BBT is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 78851 fiber providers. BBT offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 78851 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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BBT Fixed Wireless in 78851, TX
BBT fixed wireless coverage
About 26.32%, or 5 people, have BBT fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the south, southeast, and northeast 78851 area. BBT is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 78851.
BBT fixed wireless download speeds
BBT is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 78851. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BBT fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 78851. The fastest plan anyone in 78851 can order from BBT goes up to 10 Mbps, and all 78851 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
BBT fixed wireless upload speeds
In 78851 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BBT fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BBT is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 78851 fixed wireless providers. BBT offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 78851 is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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78851 Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 78851 or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in 78851 compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in 78851 are much slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 381 Mbps in the zip. The state has far less internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 42.11% in 78851.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 78851 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other zip codes?
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