Best Internet Providers in Alvarado, TX
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Alvarado, TX
Alvarado has 13 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 Alvarado.
Ranks compare Alvarado with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Alvarado, TX at a Glance
Alvarado Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
United Cooperative Services
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Alvarado ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Alvarado, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Alvarado 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 Alvarado, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.04% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Alvarado?
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 Alvarado
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- United Cooperative Services - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Element8 - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- 5G-X - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Legacy - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cirra Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Alvarado Compares to Places Its Size
Alvarado's report card score is in the top 5% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 24%.
| Measure | Alvarado | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Johnson County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.8% | top 18% | 94.4% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,915 Mbps | top 43% | 3,392 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 11.6 | top 1% | 10.7 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.4 | top 4% | 3.0 | 2.8 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 8% | 8% | 15% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 23% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | bottom 44% | 92% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | bottom 10% | 62% | 74% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | bottom 30% | 82% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $85,205 | bottom 49% | $94,353 | $92,311 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 38% | 14% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 97.8% of homes in Alvarado, against 94.4% across Johnson County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Alvarado are larger than the US average (3.4 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $85,205 (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 Alvarado
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Alvarado?
United Cooperative Services Fiber in Alvarado, TX
Availability:
79.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
United Cooperative Services offers Fiber service to 79.8% of Alvarado homes. Across the city, United Cooperative Services Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Alvarado, TX
Availability:
34.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,683 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 34.1% of Alvarado homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,683 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 Alvarado from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Alvarado, TX
Availability:
34.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,683 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 34.1% of Alvarado homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,683 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 Alvarado from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Alvarado, TX
Availability:
24.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 24.7% of Alvarado homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Alvarado, TX
Availability:
10.9%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 10.9% of Alvarado homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Alvarado?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Alvarado, TX
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.9% of Alvarado homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 60, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Alvarado, TX
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
410 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.3% of Alvarado homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 410 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 500, with an average of 85 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Alvarado, TX
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Alvarado homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Alvarado, TX
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
231 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.8% of Alvarado homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 231 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Alvarado, TX
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of Alvarado homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Alvarado, TX
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of Alvarado homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Element8 Fixed Wireless in Alvarado, TX
Availability:
79.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Element8 offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.4% of Alvarado homes. Across the city, Element8 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Cirra Networks Fixed Wireless in Alvarado, TX
Availability:
71.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
Cirra Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.0% of Alvarado homes. Across the city, Cirra Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 25, with an average of 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Legacy Fixed Wireless in Alvarado, TX
Availability:
55.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Legacy ISP offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.4% of Alvarado homes. Across the city, Legacy Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
5G-X Fixed Wireless in Alvarado, TX
Availability:
53.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
5G-X offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.5% of Alvarado homes. Across the city, 5G-X Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Alvarado?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Alvarado, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Alvarado?
EarthLink DSL in Alvarado, TX
Availability:
73.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 73.2% of Alvarado homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 33 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Alvarado from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Alvarado, TX
Availability:
73.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 73.2% of Alvarado homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 33 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Alvarado from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Alvarado by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Alvarado has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Alvarado
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Alvarado
How Alvarado Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Alvarado that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Joshua has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Keene the fewest (78.8%); Alvarado has 97.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado (this page) | 23,230 | 97.8% | 2,915 Mbps | 11.6 | A | 50/100 |
| Mansfield | 78,860 | 97.5% | 4,609 Mbps | 9.9 | A | 89/100 |
| Burleson | 72,370 | 97.2% | 3,983 Mbps | 10.7 | A | 68/100 |
| Joshua | 23,305 | 99.7% | 3,029 Mbps | 13.3 | A | 52/100 |
| Venus | 11,415 | 97.6% | 5,226 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 57/100 |
| Keene | 7,235 | 78.8% | 3,250 Mbps | 10 | B+ | 41/100 |
| Grandview | 5,739 | 83.4% | 2,301 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 41/100 |
| Mountain Peak | 749 | 53.1% | 3,144 Mbps | 10.3 | B | 65/100 |
| Briaroaks | 507 | 94.1% | 2,426 Mbps | 12.2 | A- | 38/100 |
| Cross Timber | 362 | 98.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 9.7 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Lillian | 358 | 100.0% | 4,503 Mbps | 12.5 | A | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Alvarado?
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 Alvarado
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| United Cooperative Services | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Element8 | 500 |
| Rise Broadband | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Cirra Networks | 100 |
| 5G-X | 100 |
| Legacy ISP | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Alvarado Internet Providers
Based on 491 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Alvarado 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 93.8% coverage in Alvarado.
At a national level, based on 4390 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 Alvarado Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Alvarado, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alvarado Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Cirra Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | 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 | ||
| 5G-X | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Alvarado
Based on data reported by Alvarado 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 Alvarado. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,706 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 | Alvarado 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 | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Cirra Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| 5G-X | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Alvarado?
Of the providers in Alvarado, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Alvarado 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 Alvarado, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Alvarado
| ISP / Tech Type | Alvarado Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Cirra Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | 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 | ||
| 5G-X | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (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 Alvarado?
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 Alvarado 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 Alvarado is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Alvarado, available to 98.9% 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.