Best Internet Providers in Barrett, TX
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Barrett, TX
Barrett has 7 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 Barrett.
Ranks compare Barrett with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Barrett, TX at a Glance
Barrett Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
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Fiber
XFINITY
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Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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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 Barrett ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Barrett, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Barrett 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 Barrett, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 82.06% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Barrett?
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 Barrett
How Barrett Compares to Places Its Size
Barrett's report card score is in the top 6% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 14%.
| Measure | Barrett | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Harris County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.3% | top 23% | 90.3% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 6,976 Mbps | top 5% | 5,068 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.7 | top 25% | 8 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 16% | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 2% | bottom 3% | 13% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 18% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 81% | bottom 18% | 92% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 48% | bottom 15% | 76% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 43% | 79% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $64,782 | bottom 33% | $89,596 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 31% | top 1% | 17% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 97.3% of homes in Barrett, against 90.3% across Harris County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Barrett are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 2% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,782 (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 Barrett
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Barrett?
Frontier Fiber in Barrett, TX
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 97.3% of Barrett homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Barrett, TX
Availability:
14.0%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 14.0% of Barrett homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Barrett?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Barrett, TX
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
265 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of Barrett homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 265 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Barrett, TX
Availability:
94.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.2% of Barrett homes. Across the city, EarthLink 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 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Barrett, TX
Availability:
94.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.2% of Barrett homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Barrett, TX
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.1% of Barrett homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Barrett, TX
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.1% of Barrett homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Barrett?
XFINITY Cable in Barrett, TX
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,996 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 96.7% of Barrett homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,996 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 249 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Barrett from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Barrett?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Barrett, TX.
Internet in Barrett by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Barrett
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Barrett
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Barrett Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Barrett that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Highlands has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Baytown the fewest (85.4%); Barrett has 97.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett (this page) | 5,223 | 97.3% | 6,976 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 29/100 |
| Baytown | 101,951 | 85.4% | 4,838 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 64/100 |
| Atascocita | 87,760 | 95.7% | 7,383 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 85/100 |
| Channelview | 37,583 | 98.8% | 4,905 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 62/100 |
| Cloverleaf | 30,384 | 91.0% | 4,731 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Crosby | 28,244 | 96.6% | 6,863 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Highlands | 11,830 | 99.8% | 7,031 Mbps | 6 | A- | 58/100 |
| Stilson | 2,592 | 85.6% | 5,104 Mbps | 9 | A- | 44/100 |
| Magnolia Gardens | 2,590 | 98.7% | 4,562 Mbps | 8.8 | A | 80/100 |
| Sheldon | 2,361 | 85.8% | 4,475 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 79/100 |
| Lynchburg | 424 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 47/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Barrett?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications 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 Barrett
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Barrett Internet Providers
Based on 379 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Barrett 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 96.4% coverage in Barrett.
At a national level, based on 4798 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 Barrett Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Barrett, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Barrett 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Barrett
Based on data reported by Barrett 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 Barrett. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Barrett Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Barrett?
Of the providers in Barrett, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Barrett 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 Barrett, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Barrett
| ISP / Tech Type | Barrett 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | 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 Barrett?
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 Barrett is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Barrett is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Barrett, available to 97.7% 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.