Best Internet Providers in Abilene, TX
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Abilene, TX
Abilene has 10 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Abilene.
Ranks compare Abilene with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Abilene, TX at a Glance
Abilene Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Abilene, TX?
Optimum is the highest-rated internet provider in Abilene based on 323 Texas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Abilene?
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
- 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
- Taylor Electric Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Taylor Telecom - dsl coverage map
How Abilene Compares to Places Its Size
Abilene's report card score is tied 34th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 230th of 305.
| Measure | Abilene | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Taylor County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.6% | 31st of 305 | 94.6% | 82.8% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 2,632 Mbps | 235th of 305 | 2,542 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.9 | Tied 52nd of 305 | 8.9 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 154th of 305 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 257th of 305 | 9% | 15% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 237th of 305 | 95% | 96% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 184th of 305 | 92% | 92% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | Tied 223rd of 305 | 76% | 74% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 248th of 305 | 76% | 80% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $72,809 | 239th of 305 | $75,966 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | Tied 49th of 305 | 19% | 17% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 96.6% of homes in Abilene, against 94.6% across Taylor County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Abilene are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,809 (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
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Abilene?
Metronet Fiber in Abilene, TX
Availability:
84.7%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
1,344 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 84.7% of Abilene homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,344 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,120 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Metronet Fiber.
EarthLink Fiber in Abilene, TX
Availability:
34.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 34.8% of Abilene homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Abilene, TX
Availability:
34.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 34.8% of Abilene homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Taylor Telecom Fiber in Abilene, TX
Availability:
18.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Taylor Telecom offers Fiber service to 18.0% of Abilene homes. Across the city, Taylor Telecom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Taylor Electric Cooperative Fiber in Abilene, TX
Availability:
12.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Taylor Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 12.2% of Abilene homes. Across the city, Taylor Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Abilene, TX
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 6.2% of Abilene homes. Across the city, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Abilene?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Abilene, TX
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
486 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of Abilene homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 486 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Abilene, TX
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.2% of Abilene homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Abilene, TX
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.4% of Abilene homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Abilene, TX
Availability:
77.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
284 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.8% of Abilene homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 284 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Abilene, TX
Availability:
71.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.6% of Abilene homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Abilene, TX
Availability:
71.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.6% of Abilene homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Abilene?
Optimum Cable in Abilene, TX
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 88.9% of Abilene homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Abilene?
EarthLink DSL in Abilene, TX
Availability:
47.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 47.7% of Abilene homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Abilene from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Abilene, TX
Availability:
47.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 47.7% of Abilene homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Abilene from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Taylor Telecom DSL in Abilene, TX
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
13 Mbps
Taylor Telecom offers DSL service to 4.0% of Abilene homes. Across the city, Taylor Telecom DSL has speeds up to 13 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 1.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Abilene by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 70.5% of homes in Abilene Heights Area to 100.0% in Westwood Richland; by ZIP code, from 89.5% in 79601 to 99.0% in 79603. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Abilene
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fort Phantom Area | 5,494 | 95.8% | 981 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 43/100 |
| Abilene Heights Area | 5,435 | 70.5% | 1,795 Mbps | 9 | B | 75/100 |
| Far Southside | 5,416 | 98.5% | 3,149 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 85/100 |
| 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 |
ZIP codes in Abilene
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79605 | 30,076 | 97.9% | 2,933 Mbps | 9.8 | A- | 59/100 |
| 79606 | 28,049 | 97.1% | 2,099 Mbps | 9.2 | A- | 70/100 |
| 79601 | 26,353 | 89.5% | 1,886 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 54/100 |
| 79602 | 25,332 | 98.7% | 2,652 Mbps | 9.2 | A- | 69/100 |
| 79603 | 23,928 | 99.0% | 3,446 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 51/100 |
| 79699 | 169 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 57/100 |
How Abilene Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Abilene that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Buffalo Gap has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Dyess Afb the fewest (15.1%); Abilene has 96.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene (this page) | 130,165 | 96.6% | 2,632 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 62/100 |
| Dyess Afb | 3,567 | 15.1% | 990 Mbps | 9.5 | C+ | 85/100 |
| Buffalo Gap | 3,475 | 99.9% | 1,242 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Tye | 1,636 | 90.4% | 1,058 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 33/100 |
| Eula | 616 | 91.9% | 959 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Hodges | 484 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 48/100 |
| Hamby | 480 | 99.8% | 1,765 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 47/100 |
| View | 364 | 52.5% | 979 Mbps | 6.6 | C | 55/100 |
| Impact | 212 | 49.5% | 785 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 35/100 |
| Dudley | 60 | 73.3% | 870 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 32/100 |
| Potosi | 43 | 60.5% | 686 Mbps | 2.9 | D+ | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Abilene?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Optimum. 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
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Taylor Telecom | 1,000 |
| Taylor Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Abilene Internet Providers
Based on 323 reviews from Texas internet customers, Optimum is the best internet service provider for Abilene residents. Optimum was rated at an average of 3.23 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Metronet wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 84.7% coverage in Abilene.
At a national level, based on 2618 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 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Abilene, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Abilene Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | (2) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (6) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Electric Cooperative | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Telecom | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Abilene
Based on data reported by Abilene ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Abilene. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,034 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 Optimum. This indicates Optimum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Abilene Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum |  (2) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (6) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Electric Cooperative | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Telecom | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Abilene?
Of the providers in Abilene, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Abilene 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.
AT&T is rated 3.50 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Abilene, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Abilene
| ISP / Tech Type | Abilene Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (6) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Electric Cooperative | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Telecom | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (2) | (40) | (279) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Travis J.
Optimum Cable
October 26, 2025 I’ve had Optimum as my provider for a while now. I had them at my previous apartment and I now have them at my house. Somehow my house was able to get Wi-Fi for cheaper. When they installed the WiFi, they came out quick and got everything set up for me and let me test it before they left to make sure everything was functioning correctly. I’ve never had any issues with speed. They are also usually pretty good at warning me about current and upcoming anticipated outages. I do have three complaints about them though. My first complaint is that when they showed up to my house, it was in a sketchy unmarked vehicle, so I wasn’t sure it was them until they got to my front door. Second, the internet doesn’t go through my entire 1400sqft home. It has issues getting to the farthest room. Third, they tend to increase their prices without giving much notice or giving any reminders. My bill increased last month and it was pretty upsetting.
A Abilene, TX Customer
Metronet Fiber
April 08, 2025 Robyn B
Taylor Electric Cooperative Fiber
January 20, 2025 The customer service is very good and always friendly. They answer the phones in a timely manner and I do not have to hold for a long period of time. Every time I have had an issue they have been very quick to come out and fix things. We had a hunter shoot down a line once and they came out the same day and replaced it. I have not had any issues with them at all. The speed does seem to vary from downstairs to upstairs using the WiFi but it is not to big a deal. We would stay with them if we ever moved and I had to pick another provider.
Andrea K.
Metronet Fiber
December 27, 2024 Vexus is a very good internet company. The internet is fast and very reliable. I never have to worry about the internet going out. It makes it easy for me, because I work from home to be able to work, while my children use the internet as well. The customer service is also good if you need help with anything they will do all they can to make it a good experience.
A Abilene, TX Customer
Metronet Fiber
November 19, 2024 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Abilene?
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 is Optimum.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Optimum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Abilene is AT&T.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Abilene, available to 96.4% 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.