In 79831 there are 3 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 10 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 79831
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 79831 are not shown.
79831 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 100.00% of 79831. 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 79831 with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in 79831?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 79831.
Internet Speed Key
The average 79831 home can get up to 10 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 10 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in 79831?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 79831 you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of 79831 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 100.00%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 79831 homes.
Internet Market Health in 79831
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the 79831 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 79831 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: 0.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
79831 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 provider, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 79831 homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, 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. 79831 internet customers who want faster speeds have 0 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, 79831 badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 79831, along with details on where in 79831 and at what speeds.
BBT Fixed Wireless in 79831, TX
BBT fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 5 people, have BBT fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 79831 area. BBT is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of 79831.
BBT fixed wireless download speeds
BBT is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 79831. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BBT fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 79831. The fastest plan anyone in 79831 can order from BBT goes up to 10 Mbps, and all 79831 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
BBT fixed wireless upload speeds
In 79831 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BBT fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BBT is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 79831 fixed wireless providers. BBT offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 79831 is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
79831 Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 79831 or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in 79831 compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in 79831 are much slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 10 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 100.00% in 79831.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 79831 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?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Zip Codes
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- 78675, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- 78654, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- 78669, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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