Suddenlink 

Suddenlink’s high-speed internet services allow its users to stream HD shows, play live games, and browse on multiple devices. One of the best things about using Suddenling services is that there are no contracts when you buy their internet, so you never have to worry about early termination fees. Furthermore, the starting prices are really low when you compare them to many other cable internet services provider in Lubbock, especially when you consider the speed you get with their quality internet services. Suddenlink doesn’t apply data caps and offers unlimited data with all of its internet plans, so you can stream your favorite shows as much as you want. Suddenlink has attractive starting price points, but like other internet providers, the price increases after the introductory period of 12 months, and there may be some hidden costs involved. 

HughesNet 

HughesNet customers in Lubbock get reliable internet services because of the company’s satellite technology. Furthermore, HughesNet is available to people living in all 50 US states which makes it one of the most widely available ISPs in the USA. HughesNet also allows its customers to add a phone to their bundle for a discounted price and in addition to that keep their existing phone number upon switching. The downside is that HughesNet requires its customers to sign a two-year service agreement upon signing up for services and canceling service before the time is up may result in early termination fees. Also, the starting price of HughesNet plans is higher than most internet providers’ lowest-tiered plans. However, all HughesNet plans currently come with the free standard installation which saves you some cash initially. 

Viasat 

Viasat is an excellent option for people living in areas that have been deemed unserviceable by other providers because of its widespread availability across the United States. Viasat also offers introductory pricing for the first three months, after which prices increase. Also, with some of the useful features including high internet speeds, a two-year price lock guarantee, the ability to connect multiple devices with home Wi-Fi, Viasat might be the rural internet solution you’ve been looking for. Before buying their internet services, customers should consider that a contract of two years is required with some Viasat plans. While Viasat technically offers unlimited data to its customers, the internet provider does enforce a tiered system of data thresholds. Once someone exceeds their plan’s threshold, their internet speed will be slowed down until their next billing cycle starts.  

EarthLink 

One of the oldest names in the home internet industry, EarthLink offers WiFi service with all its plans at no additional charge except for the small equiment rental fee. Earthlink also charges a one-time upfront installation free from its customers in Lubbock, Texas and other cities. One of the main benefits of using EarthLink internet plans is that there are no data caps. EarthLink even claims that they actually “hate” data caps, so you don’t have to worry about paying extra charges for exceeding the data limit. On top of that, EarthLink promises that they will never throttle your internet speeds i.e. once you exceed your plan’s threshold, your internet speed will not be slowed down. 

Windstream 

Windstream communications preasently provide high-speed internet and networking solutions for small & medium businesses, enterprises, and residential customers in Lubbock and a number of other cities in the USA. Windstream offers internet speeds up to 1 Gbps via DSL and Fiber in 18 states including Texas. 

Rise Broadband 

Rise Broadband provides fixed wireless as internet service in Lubbock and 16 other states including Texas. It is the country’s largest fixed wireless provider and delivers high-speed internet services to commercial and residential customers. Rise Broadband provides high-speed internet upto 1 Gbps, which makes it comparable to fiber internet. Due to the company’s affordable and high-quality coverage in rural and suburban areas, Rise Broadband was voted the best rural ISP overall by CNET in the April of 2021 and has received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau since the year 2015. One of the benefits of using Rise Broadband is that their tech support is available 24/7 through phone, email, and live chat. Rise Broadband customers currently have the choice to select from six different plans with varying internet speeds. Your monthly internet budget can tend to increase with Rise Broadband because the company has extra fees such as equipment rental, early termination, late payment, paper statement fees, and more. Some internet plans of Rise Broadband charge a fee if you go over your data limit and there are installation fees as well.