9 Best Internet Providers in Altair, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Altair, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Altair, TX?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Altair

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

Based on 242 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Altair 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 3.93 out of 5 stars and 72.8% coverage in Altair.

At a national level, based on 2147 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Altair?

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Rural Telecommunications of America	300 Mbps
	Skynet	100 Mbps
	Colorado Valley Communications	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Nextlink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Wharton County Electric Cooperative	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Altair

Based on data reported by Altair ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Rural Telecommunications of America. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Altair. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 300 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city 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 Altair?

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 3.97 out of 5, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Altair customers with an average price rating of 3.93 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Altair

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

Altair ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Altair	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Altair that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	82.85%	71.53%
	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.	278 Mbps	4,265 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Altair.	5.0	8.1	7.1

 

Altair Digital Connectivity Index: 14 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Altair	Texas	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	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.	3%	15%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	89%	96%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	76%	92%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	27%	74%	76%
	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.	28%	75%	77%

Altair ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Altair is D, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Altair is high with a score of 14 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Altair have done a very poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Altair ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

76% of Altair households have an internet connection despite having 96.60% availability. 27% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 25% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 27% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 28% subscribe to it. A very low number of Altair 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 Cities Compare to Altair?

How Much Speed does a Altair Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Altair is 2.4, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Altair’s average household income is $56,692 which is much lower than the Texas average of $92,311 and lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Altair also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 3% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Altair has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Altair households are much more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Altair?

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

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Altair?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Altair?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Altair?

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 Altair is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Rural Telecommunications of America. 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 Altair is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Altair, 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 Altair compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Altair 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 Altair’s D ISP Report Card and 14 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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