Spectrum
Internet Assist program for Low-income Households
30 Mbps
Starting from
$14.99/mo
Internet service in the 78731 ZIP code covering Northwest Hills, Far West Boulevard, and Cat Mountain offers a well-established suburban-urban broadband market with solid coverage and strong high-speed potential. Most households have access to cable, fiber, and wireless options, though availability can vary more than expected due to hilly terrain, older infrastructure, and neighborhood layout. Overall, connectivity is reliable but highly address-dependent in certain pockets.
Cable Broadband
Cable internet is the most widely available and dominant wired option in 78731, with coverage reaching roughly 95–97% of households. Providers like Spectrum offer speeds up to gigabit or higher, making cable a dependable choice for streaming, gaming, and remote work.
Fiber Internet
Fiber availability is moderate but inconsistent, depending heavily on neighborhood and street. AT&T Fiber and other providers serve parts of 78731, with speeds ranging from 1 Gbps up to multi-gig (up to ~5 Gbps). However, coverage may range from ~15% to roughly 40–50% depending on the source and area, meaning many homes still rely on cable.
Wireless & Alternative Options
Wireless and satellite services provide broad supplemental coverage across 78731:
5G home internet (T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T) reaches a large portion of households, often delivering 100–400+ Mbps depending on signal strength
Fixed wireless providers are available in select areas, sometimes helpful in terrain-limited zones
30 Mbps
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$14.99/mo
Save $15/mo. for 12 months
1000 Mbps
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$29.95/mo
300 Mbps
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$30.00/mo
100 Mbps
Unlimited Data Data
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$30.00/mo
300 Mbps
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$30.00/mo
15 Mbps
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$30.00/mo
100 Mbps
Unlimited Data
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$34.00/mo
940 Mbps
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$35.00/mo
25 Mbps
15 GB Data
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$39.99/mo
10 Mbps
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$39.99/mo
500 Mbps
Unlimited Data
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$40.00/mo
300 Mbps
Unlimited Data
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$42.00/mo
100 Mbps
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$44.99/mo
600 Mbps
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$45.00/mo
600 Mbps
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$45.00/mo
Save $15/mo. for 12 months
300 Mbps
Unlimited Data Data
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$45.00/mo
50 Mbps
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$49.99/mo
Save $20/mo. for 3 months
25 Mbps
60 GB Data
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$49.99/mo
10 Mbps
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$49.99/mo
500 Mbps
Unlimited Data
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$50.00/mo
1 Gbps
Unlimited Data Data
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$50.00/mo
600 Mbps
Unlimited Data Data
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$55.00/mo
1000 Mbps
Unlimited Data
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$62.00/mo
1 Gbps
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$65.00/mo
1 Gbps
Unlimited Data Data
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$65.00/mo
Save $30/mo. for 3 months
50 Mbps
100 GB Data
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$69.99/mo
Free Modem
2 Gbps
Unlimited Data
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$70.00/mo
1 Gbps
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$70.00/mo
50 Mbps
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$75.00/mo
1500 Mbps
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$85.00/mo
1500 Mbps
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$85.00/mo
15 Mbps
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$94.98/mo
100 Mbps
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$94.99/mo
43 Mbps
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$99.00/mo
2 Gbps
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$100.00/mo
200 Mbps
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$102.97/mo
100 Mbps
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$109.98/mo
25 Mbps
200 GB Data
Starting from
$149.99/mo
| Provider | Service Type | Max Download Speeds up to | Max Upload Speeds up to | 78731 Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | Cable | Up to 115 Mbps | Up to 20 Mbps | 1% |
| Spectrum | Cable | Up to 400 Mbps | Up to 20 Mbps | 100% |
| AT&T | DSL | Up to 50 Mbps | Up to 10 Mbps | 64% |
| Astound Broadband | Fiber | Up to 1000 Mbps | Up to 1000 Mbps | 1% |
| AT&T | Fiber | Up to 1000 Mbps | Up to 1000 Mbps | 14.5% |
| Grande Communications | Fiber | Up to 1000 Mbps | Up to 1000 Mbps | 12.5% |
| Ranch Wireless | Fixed Wireless | Up to 25 Mbps | Up to 4 Mbps | 84.5% |
| HughesNet | Satellite | Up to 25 Mbps | Up to 3 Mbps | 100% |
| Viasat | Satellite | Up to 100 Mbps | Up to 3 Mbps | 100% |
Is fiber internet widely available in 78731?
No. Fiber is available in parts of the ZIP code but is not consistent across all neighborhoods.
What is the most common internet type in 78731?
Cable internet is the most widely available and commonly used wired option, with near-universal coverage.
Are high-speed internet plans available in this area?
Yes. Many residents can access gigabit cable, and some areas offer gigabit or multi-gig fiber, along with strong wireless alternatives.