In Balcones Heights there are 5 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 969 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.

 

5 Internet Service Providers in Balcones Heights

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

90.34%

Avg. Speed:

18 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

48.04%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Astound Broadband powered by RCN | Cable

Availability:

8.40%

Avg. Speed:

600 Mbps

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

Availability:

27.00%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

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

 

Balcones Heights 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 Balcones Heights is internet available?

Balcones Heights, TX map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Balcones Heights. 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 Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Balcones Heights above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Balcones Heights.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Balcones Heights?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Balcones Heights.

Balcones Heights, TX map of local internet speeds

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The average Balcones Heights home can get up to 969 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 48.04% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 51.96% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Balcones Heights.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Balcones Heights, and slower in the central areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Balcones Heights?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 48.04% of Balcones Heights homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 51.96% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Balcones Heights homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Balcones Heights

Balcones Heights, TX map of internet competition

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

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.7 (unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.9 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

Balcones Heights internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Balcones Heights homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, 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. Balcones Heights internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, Balcones Heights is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Spectrum Cable in Balcones Heights, TX

Spectrum cable coverage

About 100.00%, or 2,941 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Balcones Heights area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Balcones Heights.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Balcones Heights. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Balcones Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Balcones Heights can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Balcones Heights customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Balcones Heights. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Balcones Heights download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Balcones Heights cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Balcones Heights is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Balcones Heights cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Balcones Heights, TX

AT&T DSL coverage

About 90.34%, or 2,657 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Balcones Heights area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Balcones Heights.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Balcones Heights. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Balcones Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Balcones Heights can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Balcones Heights customers is up to 18 Mbps.

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

  • 10.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 15.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 70.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Balcones Heights download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Balcones Heights DSL providers. AT&T offers 6 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 Balcones Heights is up to 20 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 2.8 Mbps.

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

  • 10.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 15.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 69.6% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in Balcones Heights, TX

AT&T fiber coverage

About 48.04%, or 1,413 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Balcones Heights area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Balcones Heights.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Balcones Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Balcones Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Balcones Heights can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Balcones Heights customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In Balcones Heights download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Balcones Heights fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Balcones Heights is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's Balcones Heights fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Balcones Heights, TX

Astound Broadband cable coverage

About 8.40%, or 247 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and central Balcones Heights area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Balcones Heights.

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds

Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Balcones Heights. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Balcones Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Balcones Heights can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 600 Mbps, and all Balcones Heights customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Astound Broadband powered by RCN customers in Balcones Heights. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 600.0 Mbps

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds

In Balcones Heights download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Balcones Heights cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Balcones Heights is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Astound Broadband's Balcones Heights cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Balcones Heights, TX

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 27.00%, or 794 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southwest, and northeast Balcones Heights 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 small portion of Balcones Heights.

 

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Balcones Heights 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 Balcones Heights 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 Balcones Heights is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Balcones Heights Internet by Area

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

How does internet in Balcones Heights compare to the rest of Texas?

Internet speeds in Balcones Heights are comparable versus the average speeds in Texas: 890 Mbps in Texas versus 969 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Texas is 99.32% versus 100.00% in Balcones Heights.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

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