8 Best Internet Providers in 79064, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in 79064, 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 79064, TX?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in 79064 based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 79064, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 85.41% of the zip.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 79064, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in 79064

Local, State, and National Ratings for all 79064 Internet Providers

Based on 199 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for 79064 residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.96 out of 5 stars and 44.1% coverage in 79064.

At a national level, based on 1288 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Plains Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 79064?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, MetroNet should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 79064

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	MetroNet	5,120 Mbps
	South Plains	1,000 Mbps
	Five Area Telephone Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Plains Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AMA Techtel	75 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 79064

Based on data reported by 79064 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in 79064. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,608 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 79064?

Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 79064 customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in 79064, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in 79064

79064 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 79064 below, including the metrics used and how 79064 compares to the rest of Texas and nation.

79064 ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	79064	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 79064 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.53%	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.	1,489 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 79064.	5.0	7.8	6.8

 

79064 Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	79064	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.	3.0	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.	6%	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.	84%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	80%	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.	58%	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.	58%	74%	76%

79064 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in 79064 is B, which is worse than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 79064 is high with a score of 41 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 79064 have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The 79064 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.

80% of 79064 households have an internet connection despite having 99.53% availability. 58% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 58% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 58% subscribe to it. A low number of 79064 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 79064?

How Much Speed does a 79064 Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 79064 is 3.0, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. 79064's average household income is $55,998 which is much lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

79064 also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 6% 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 79064 has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, 79064 households are much more technology-disengaged. 84% of households have some sort of computing device, 56% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 83% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 79064?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 79064?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in 79064, TX.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 79064?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in 79064, TX.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 79064?

Which ISP Should You Choose in 79064?

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 79064 is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in 79064 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Plains Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 79064, 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 79064 compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how 79064 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 79064's B ISP Report Card and 41 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.