11 Best Internet Providers in Bartlett, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Bartlett, 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 Bartlett, TX?

Bandera Electric Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Bartlett based on 225 Texas customer reviews, and Bandera Electric Cooperative has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bartlett, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Bartlett

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

Based on 225 reviews from Texas internet customers, Bandera Electric Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Bartlett residents. Bandera Electric Cooperative was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. SOS Communications wins for second-place in Texas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 97.9% coverage in Bartlett.

At a national level, based on 1285 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Bandera Electric Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.66 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bartlett?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Bartlett, the fastest internet in the city comes from Bandera Electric Cooperative.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Bandera Electric Cooperative	2,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	1,000 Mbps
	Heritage Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	VTX1 Companies	200 Mbps
	Western Broadband	200 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	100 Mbps
	Falcon Internet	100 Mbps
	SOS Communications	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bartlett

Based on data reported by Bartlett ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Bandera Electric Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Bartlett. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Bandera Electric Cooperative. This indicates BEC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bartlett?

Texas customers rate Bandera Electric Cooperative 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.

Bandera Electric Cooperative received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. SOS Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bartlett customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Bartlett

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

Bartlett ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Bartlett	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bartlett that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	89.63%	78.37%	67.25%
	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.	1,187 Mbps	3,946 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Bartlett.	7.3	7.8	6.8

 

Bartlett Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Bartlett	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.	2.6	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.	10%	13%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	92%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	83%	90%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	49%	73%	75%
	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.	49%	74%	76%

Bartlett ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Bartlett is B, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bartlett is high with a score of 38 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bartlett have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Bartlett 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.

83% of Bartlett households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 49% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 49% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 49% subscribe to it. A low number of Bartlett 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 Bartlett?

How Much Speed does a Bartlett Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bartlett is 2.6, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Bartlett's average household income is $65,475 which is lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Bartlett also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Bartlett has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Bartlett households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bartlett?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bartlett?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bartlett?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Bartlett?

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 Bartlett is BEC.
• The fastest internet provider should be Bandera Electric Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Bandera Electric Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Bartlett is BEC.
• Viasat, SOS Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bartlett, 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 Bartlett compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Bartlett 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 Bartlett's B ISP Report Card and 38 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.