Best Internet Providers in Allen, TX
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Allen, TX
Allen has 11 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 Allen.
Ranks compare Allen with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Allen, TX at a Glance
Allen Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Allen ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Allen, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Allen 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 Allen, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.43% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Allen?
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 Allen
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- 360 Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
How Allen Compares to Places Its Size
Allen's report card score is tied 13th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 3rd of 305.
| Measure | Allen | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Collin County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.8% | Tied 37th of 305 | 91.1% | 82.8% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 5,226 Mbps | 76th of 305 | 5,053 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.4 | Tied 29th of 305 | 8 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | Tied 54th of 305 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 26% | Tied 23rd of 305 | 28% | 15% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 1st of 305 | 99% | 96% | 96% | Tied with 45 other places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 98% | Tied 1st of 305 | 96% | 92% | 91% | Tied with Cumming, GA and Cypress, TX and 7 more |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 90% | Tied 5th of 305 | 87% | 74% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 94% | Tied 4th of 305 | 93% | 80% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $139,437 | 21st of 305 | $135,527 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | Tied 49th of 305 | 18% | 17% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 95.8% of homes in Allen, against 91.1% across Collin County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Allen are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 26% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $139,437 (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 Allen
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Allen?
EarthLink Fiber in Allen, TX
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,714 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 88.9% of Allen homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,714 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Allen from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Allen, TX
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,714 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 88.9% of Allen homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,714 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Allen from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier Fiber in Allen, TX
Availability:
26.3%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 26.3% of Allen homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Allen, TX
Availability:
14.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 14.1% of Allen homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Allen, TX
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
5,732 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 10.0% of Allen homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,732 Mbps, with speeds from 2,500 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Allen, TX
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Allen homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Allen?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Allen, TX
Availability:
94.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
364 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.4% of Allen homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 364 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Allen, TX
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.4% of Allen homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Allen, TX
Availability:
87.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.8% of Allen homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Allen, TX
Availability:
87.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.8% of Allen homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Allen, TX
Availability:
58.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.9% of Allen homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 83 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 100, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
360 Communications Fixed Wireless in Allen, TX
Availability:
21.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
137 Mbps
360 Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.3% of Allen homes. Across the city, 360 Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 137 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 50, with an average of 34 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Allen?
Spectrum Cable in Allen, TX
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(1738)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.7% of Allen homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Allen, TX
Availability:
20.7%
Customer Rating:
(96)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 20.7% of Allen homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Allen, TX
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 1.7% of Allen homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Allen?
EarthLink DSL in Allen, TX
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 70.7% of Allen homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 63 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Allen from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Allen, TX
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 70.7% of Allen homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 63 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Allen from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Allen by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Allen has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Allen
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Allen
How Allen Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Allen that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, St. Paul has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lowry Crossing the fewest (56.7%); Allen has 95.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen (this page) | 105,840 | 95.8% | 5,226 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 94/100 |
| Plano | 281,990 | 94.1% | 6,299 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Frisco | 202,765 | 93.0% | 4,355 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 95/100 |
| McKinney | 202,475 | 90.8% | 4,193 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 91/100 |
| Wylie | 64,364 | 92.5% | 6,431 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 95/100 |
| Murphy | 20,092 | 99.9% | 7,025 Mbps | 7.4 | A | 95/100 |
| Fairview | 12,118 | 98.8% | 4,879 Mbps | 10.9 | A | 83/100 |
| Lucas | 7,510 | 85.4% | 4,192 Mbps | 10 | A- | 91/100 |
| Parker | 6,984 | 96.8% | 6,821 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 98/100 |
| Lowry Crossing | 2,901 | 56.7% | 2,776 Mbps | 10.5 | B | 78/100 |
| St. Paul | 1,957 | 100.0% | 7,396 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 98/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Allen?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Allen
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Rise Broadband | 500 |
| 360 Communications | 400 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Allen Internet Providers
Based on 526 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Allen 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 94.4% coverage in Allen.
At a national level, based on 4781 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Allen Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Allen, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Allen Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (29) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (13) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Allen
Based on data reported by Allen ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Allen. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Allen Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (13) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Allen?
Of the providers in Allen, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Allen 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 Allen, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Allen
| ISP / Tech Type | Allen Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (13) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (2) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 Allen?
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 Allen is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Allen is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Allen, available to 99.9% 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.