Best Internet Providers in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX
Abilene Heights Area has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Abilene Heights Area.
Ranks compare Abilene Heights Area with the 13 neighborhoods in Abilene.
The Best Internet in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX at a Glance
Abilene Heights Area Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Metronet
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Abilene Heights Area ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Abilene Heights Area based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Abilene Heights Area, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.70% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Abilene Heights Area?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Taylor Telecom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Abilene Heights Area Compares to the Rest of Abilene
Abilene Heights Area's report card score is 12th of 13 and its connectivity index is 2nd of 13.
| Measure | Abilene Heights Area | Rank among neighborhoods in Abilene | Abilene | Taylor County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 70.5% | 13th of 13 | 96.6% | 94.6% | 71.5% | Chimney Rock Area and Elmwood Area and 2 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,795 Mbps | 11th of 13 | 2,632 Mbps | 2,542 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Sears Park Area (4,077 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9 | 8th of 13 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 7.1 | Over Place Area and River Oaks-Brookhollow (10.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 6th of 13 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Westwood Richland (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | 8th of 13 | 9% | 9% | 15% | Far Southside (15%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | 2nd of 13 | 95% | 95% | 96% | Westwood Richland (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 96% | 2nd of 13 | 92% | 92% | 91% | Far Southside (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | 5th of 13 | 75% | 76% | 76% | Far Southside and Park Central Area (86%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | 1st of 13 | 75% | 76% | 81% | Leads; next is Far Southside (84%) |
| Median household income | $56,482 | 8th of 13 | $72,809 | $75,966 | $93,246 | Chimney Rock Area ($125,387) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 57% | 1st of 13 | 19% | 19% | 16% | Leads; next is North College (40%) |
Fiber reaches 70.5% of homes in Abilene Heights Area, against 96.6% across Abilene and 94.6% across Taylor County. Households in Abilene Heights Area are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $56,482 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Abilene Heights Area
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Abilene Heights Area?
Metronet Fiber in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX
Availability:
70.2%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 70.2% of Abilene Heights Area homes. Across the neighborhood, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX
Availability:
22.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 22.1% of Abilene Heights Area homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX
Availability:
22.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 22.1% of Abilene Heights Area homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Taylor Telecom Fiber in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Taylor Telecom offers Fiber service to 9.8% of Abilene Heights Area homes. Across the neighborhood, Taylor Telecom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Abilene Heights Area homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Abilene Heights Area?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.7% of Abilene Heights Area homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 92 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.7% of Abilene Heights Area homes. Across the neighborhood, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.6% of Abilene Heights Area homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 66 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.6% of Abilene Heights Area homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 66 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX
Availability:
70.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
485 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.5% of Abilene Heights Area homes. Across the neighborhood, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 485 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 100, with an average of 97 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX
Availability:
70.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.5% of Abilene Heights Area homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Abilene Heights Area?
Optimum Cable in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX
Availability:
70.2%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 70.2% of Abilene Heights Area homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Abilene Heights Area?
EarthLink DSL in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX
Availability:
57.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 57.9% of Abilene Heights Area homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Abilene Heights Area, Abilene, TX
Availability:
57.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 57.9% of Abilene Heights Area homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
How Abilene Heights Area Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Abilene Heights Area that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Westwood Richland has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Over Place Area the fewest (79.2%); Abilene Heights Area has 70.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Heights Area (this page) | 5,435 | 70.5% | 1,795 Mbps | 9 | B | 75/100 |
| Park Central Area | 7,669 | 98.9% | 2,496 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 60/100 |
| Elmwood Area | 6,725 | 100.0% | 2,415 Mbps | 9.2 | A | 52/100 |
| Chimney Rock Area | 4,600 | 100.0% | 1,501 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 65/100 |
| Westwood Richland | 4,551 | 100.0% | 3,953 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 64/100 |
| Cobb Park Area | 4,479 | 98.9% | 2,699 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 44/100 |
| Sears Park Area | 4,205 | 99.6% | 4,077 Mbps | 9.9 | A | 32/100 |
| North College | 4,123 | 89.5% | 2,239 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Sayles Boulevard Area | 4,028 | 99.8% | 2,965 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 39/100 |
| Over Place Area | 3,263 | 79.2% | 3,391 Mbps | 10.7 | B+ | 40/100 |
| River Oaks-Brookhollow | 3,236 | 100.0% | 3,154 Mbps | 10.7 | A | 74/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Abilene Heights Area?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Abilene Heights Area
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Metronet | 1,000 |
| Taylor Telecom | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Abilene Heights Area Internet Providers
Based on 322 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Abilene Heights Area residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 70.5% coverage in Abilene Heights Area.
At a national level, based on 2617 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Abilene Heights Area Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Abilene Heights Area, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Abilene Heights Area Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Telecom | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (1) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Abilene Heights Area
Based on data reported by Abilene Heights Area ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Abilene Heights Area. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,283 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Abilene Heights Area Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (1) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Telecom | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Abilene Heights Area?
Of the providers in Abilene Heights Area, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Abilene Heights Area where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Texas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.97 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Abilene Heights Area, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Abilene Heights Area
| ISP / Tech Type | Abilene Heights Area Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Telecom | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (1) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
Evelyn O.
Optimum Cable
November 05, 2026 It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.
ISPReports User
Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Abilene Heights Area?
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 Abilene Heights Area is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Abilene Heights Area is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Rise Broadband, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Abilene Heights Area, available to 89.7% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.