In Center there are 4 residential internet providers covering 98.31% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 120 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.

 

4 Internet Service Providers in Center

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

85.04%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

Suddenlink | Cable

Availability:

84.11%

Avg. Speed:

128 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

58.84%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

14.25%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Center are not shown.

 

Center Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Center is internet available?

Center, TX map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 98.31% of Center. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Center above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Center.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Center?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Center.

Center, TX map of local internet speeds

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The average Center home can get up to 120 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.85% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Center.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Center, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Center?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Center you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Center homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 46.87% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 30.98%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 19.81%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.69% of Center homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Center

Center, TX map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the Center 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 Center based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.5 (unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.3 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.7 (very unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

Center internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Center homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Center internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 2 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, Center needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Center, along with details on where in Center and at what speeds.

AT&T DSL in Center, TX

AT&T DSL coverage

About 85.04%, or 7,531 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Center area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Center.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Center. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Center. The fastest plan anyone in Center can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Center customers is up to 15 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Center. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 20.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 32.5% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 17.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 6.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 16.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 4.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Center download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Center DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Center is up to 2.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.

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AT&T's Center DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 20.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 50.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 28.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

Suddenlink Cable in Center, TX

Suddenlink cable coverage

About 84.11%, or 7,449 people, have Suddenlink cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Center area. Suddenlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Center.

 

Suddenlink cable download speeds

Suddenlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Center. Versus other cable providers in the area, Suddenlink cable is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Center. The fastest plan anyone in Center can order from Suddenlink goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 15 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Center customers is up to 128 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Suddenlink customers in Center. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 29.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 10.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 60.4% up to 15.0 Mbps

 

Suddenlink cable upload speeds

In Center download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Suddenlink cable. Compared to other ISPs, Suddenlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Center cable providers. Suddenlink offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Center is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2.0 Mbps. On average, Suddenlink customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.

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Suddenlink's Center cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 29.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 10.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 60.4% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Center, TX

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 58.84%, or 5,211 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Center area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Center.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Center. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Center. The fastest plan anyone in Center can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Center customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Center. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Center download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Center fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Center is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's Center fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Center, TX

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 14.25%, or 1,262 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, north, southwest, and south Center area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Center.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Center. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Center. The fastest plan anyone in Center can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Center customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Center. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Center download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Center fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Center is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Center fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Center Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Center or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Center compare to the rest of Texas?

Internet speeds in Center are slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 890 Mbps in Texas versus 120 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Texas is 99.32% versus 98.31% in Center.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Center are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
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94.88%
98.78%
92.21%
95.69%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.32%
93.55%
94.72%
90.41%
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