6 Best Internet Providers in 77371, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in 77371, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in 77371, TX?

Eastex Telephone Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in 77371 based on 244 Texas customer reviews, and Eastex Telephone Cooperative has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 77371, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in 77371

Local, State, and National Ratings for all 77371 Internet Providers

Based on 244 reviews from Texas internet customers, Eastex Telephone Cooperative is the best internet service provider for 77371 residents. Eastex Telephone Cooperative was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 26.6% coverage in 77371.

At a national level, based on 2219 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Eastex Telephone Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 77371?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in 77371, the fastest internet in the zip comes from Eastex Telephone Cooperative.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 77371

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Eastex Telephone Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 77371

Based on data reported by 77371 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Eastex Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in 77371. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Eastex Telephone Cooperative. This indicates Eastex Telephone Cooperative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 77371?

Texas customers rate Eastex Telephone Cooperative as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Eastex Telephone Cooperative received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 77371 customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in 77371, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in 77371

77371 Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the zip and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for 77371 below, including the metrics used and how 77371 compares to the rest of Texas and nation.

77371 ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	77371	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 77371 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	32.66%	78.37%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	679 Mbps	3,946 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for 77371.	2.8	7.8	6.8

 

77371 Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	77371	Texas	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a zip indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	3.3	2.8	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	4%	13%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	90%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	35%	73%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	37%	74%	76%

77371 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in 77371 is D, which is much worse than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 77371 is high with a score of 36 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 77371 have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The 77371 ISP Report Card evaluates the zip on availability and speed metrics compared to other zip codes in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a zip needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

85% of 77371 households have an internet connection despite having 94.70% availability. 35% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 7% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 35% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 37% subscribe to it. A very low number of 77371 residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Zip Codes Compare to 77371?

How Much Speed does a 77371 Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 77371 is 3.3, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. 77371's average household income is $75,384 which is about average for the Texas average of $89,715 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

77371 also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 4% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of 77371 has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, 77371 households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 68% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 77371?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in 77371?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in 77371 is Eastex Telephone Cooperative.
• The fastest internet provider should be Eastex Telephone Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Eastex Telephone Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in 77371 is Eastex Telephone Cooperative.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 77371, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does 77371 compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how 77371 stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to 77371's D ISP Report Card and 36 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.