Best Internet Providers in Alma, TX
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Alma, TX
Alma has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Alma.
Ranks compare Alma with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Alma, TX at a Glance
Alma Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Rise Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Alma ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Alma, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Alma 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 Alma, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 55.41% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Alma?
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 Alma
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fiber coverage map
- Legacy - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Point Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Alma Compares to Places Its Size
Alma's report card score is in the top 34% and its connectivity index is in the top 26%.
| Measure | Alma | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Ellis County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 30.7% | bottom 34% | 64.8% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,595 Mbps | top 26% | 3,093 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.7 | top 13% | 11 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.4 | top 3% | 3.0 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 27% | 13% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 12% | 93% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 43% | bottom 24% | 70% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 9% | 85% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $70,799 | top 49% | $105,332 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 21% | top 4% | 17% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 30.7% of homes in Alma, against 64.8% across Ellis County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Alma are larger than the US average (3.4 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,799 (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 Alma
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Alma?
Nextlink Fiber in Alma, TX
Availability:
14.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 14.4% of Alma homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Alma, TX
Availability:
12.6%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 12.6% of Alma 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 Alma, TX
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 7.3% of Alma homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Alma?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Alma, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Alma homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 500 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Alma, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
167 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Alma homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 167 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 60, with an average of 33 Mbps throughout the city.
Legacy Fixed Wireless in Alma, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Legacy ISP offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Alma homes. Across the city, Legacy Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Alma, TX
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
209 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Alma homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 209 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Alma, TX
Availability:
55.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.4% of Alma homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Alma, TX
Availability:
45.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.6% of Alma homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Alma, TX
Availability:
42.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.8% of Alma homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Alma, TX
Availability:
42.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.8% of Alma homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Alma?
Spectrum Cable in Alma, TX
Availability:
53.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 53.3% of Alma homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Alma?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Alma, TX.
Internet in Alma by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Alma
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Alma
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Alma Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Alma that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Ennis has the most homes with fiber (18.0%) and Emhouse the fewest (0.0%); Alma has 30.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma (this page) | 619 | 30.7% | 1,595 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Ennis | 25,989 | 18.0% | 1,164 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Rice | 3,663 | 5.9% | 915 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 30/100 |
| Emhouse | 1,027 | 0.0% | 378 Mbps | 4 | D- | 30/100 |
| Bardwell | 932 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 4 | D- | 37/100 |
| Garrett | 842 | 0.0% | 953 Mbps | 9.2 | C | 46/100 |
| Roane | 621 | 0.0% | 419 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 35/100 |
| Chatfield | 544 | 1.8% | 328 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 34/100 |
| Crisp | 404 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 6.8 | D+ | 36/100 |
| Byrd | 205 | 0.0% | 493 Mbps | 4 | D- | 38/100 |
| Ensign | 111 | 9.0% | 1,491 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 47/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Alma?
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, Spectrum 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 Alma
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Legacy ISP | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Point Broadband | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Alma Internet Providers
Based on 489 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Alma 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 96.1% coverage in Alma.
At a national level, based on 4406 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 Alma Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Alma, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alma Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Legacy | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Alma
Based on data reported by Alma ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Alma. 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 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 | Alma Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | 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 | ||
| Legacy | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Alma?
Of the providers in Alma, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Alma 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 Alma, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Alma
| ISP / Tech Type | Alma 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 | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Legacy | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Alma?
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 Alma is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Alma is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, Nextlink, Legacy ISP, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Alma, available to 100.0% 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.