High Speed Internet Services Available in McGregor, Texas

by Lori Spencer, Demand Media

If you're relocating to McGregor, Texas (part of the greater Waco metropolitan area), one of your primary concerns might be finding fast, reliable high-speed Internet service. Or perhaps you're thinking about switching providers and just want to compare your options. The two main high-speed Internet service providers in the McGregor area are AT&T; and Time Warner Cable.

AT&T;

AT&T; has a number of high-speed Internet options. You may choose to bundle Internet with your phone and/or TV service, or simply order Internet by itself. Bundling Internet service with wireless or AT&T; DirecTV can save you a few dollars on your bill every month. The popular AT&T; U-Verse service is not yet available in the McGregor area as of May, 2011.

AT&T; High-Speed Internet Package Comparisons

AT&T;'s High Speed Internet Direct Pro with up to 3.0 Mbps speed is a solid choice for those who need faster movie and music downloads, or require greater speed for online gaming. AT&T; Wi-Fi Basic is included so you can take your Internet along when you're away from home. AT&T; High Speed Internet Direct Express is a good choice for light-to-moderate Internet usage. With speeds of up to 1.5 Mbps, this package works well for basic web-surfing, email and downloads. AT&T; Wi-Fi Basic is also included for free with this package. AT&T; High Speed Internet Direct Basic is the most affordable plan, ideal for customers who only use the Internet occasionally and don't do a lot of downloading. Downstream speeds of up to 768Kbps work fine for basic web applications.

Time Warner Cable

Road Runner Broadband is available in McGregor from Time Warner Cable. You get 50 MB of web storage and 10 email accounts. Dial-up access is included free if you have an existing phone line, and you also get one Dynamic IP address. If you prefer having the freedom to move around the house or take your Internet out in the backyard, wireless home networking is available but will cost a little extra each month.

Road Runner High-Speed Internet Packages

Road Runner Basic offers downstream speeds of up to 3 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 512 Kbps. The most affordable Road Runner package, this one works well for people who just need to check their email and do a bit of web surfing. Road Runner Broadband Standard is nearly four times faster than DSL. The included PowerBoost feature gives your surfing speed an even bigger kick, which does come in handy for streaming and downloading those big movie files. Time Warner also gives customers with a need for speed two more options. Road Runner Broadband Turbo with PowerBoost can get you zooming at speeds of up to 15 Mbps. Road Runner Broadband Extreme -- the fastest of all -- achieves downstream speeds of up to 20 Mbps.

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References

  • AT&T;: High Speed Internet
  • AT&T; High Speed Internet Package Comparisons
  • Time Warner Cable: Speed Levels

About the Author

Lori Spencer has written professionally since 1986. She is the author of three nonfiction books, is writing her fourth and provides content for eHow and LIVESTRONG.COM. She also produces and hosts a weekly radio show. Her subjects of expertise include history, media, music, film and the performing arts.

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