Best Internet Providers in Baxter, TX
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Baxter, TX
Baxter has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Baxter.
Ranks compare Baxter with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Baxter, TX at a Glance
Baxter Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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 Baxter ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Baxter, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Baxter 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 Baxter, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 86.75% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Baxter?
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 Baxter
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Conquest Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Baxter Compares to Places Its Size
Baxter's report card score is in the top 35% and its connectivity index is in the top 46%.
| Measure | Baxter | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Henderson County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.9% | top 29% | 52.6% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 996 Mbps | bottom 27% | 1,119 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | top 26% | 5.9 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 23% | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 48% | 10% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 94% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 86% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | bottom 31% | 57% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | top 36% | 72% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $91,969 | top 26% | $68,244 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 17% | 13% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 94.9% of homes in Baxter, against 52.6% across Henderson County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Baxter are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $91,969 (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 Baxter
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Baxter?
Spectrum Fiber in Baxter, TX
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 94.9% of Baxter homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Baxter, TX
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Baxter homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Baxter?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Baxter, TX
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.6% of Baxter homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Baxter, TX
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.6% of Baxter homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Baxter, TX
Availability:
86.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.8% of Baxter homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Baxter, TX
Availability:
68.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
157 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.2% of Baxter homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 157 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Baxter, TX
Availability:
54.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.4% of Baxter homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Conquest Wireless Fixed Wireless in Baxter, TX
Availability:
47.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
164 Mbps
Conquest Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.5% of Baxter homes. Across the city, Conquest Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 164 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 175 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Baxter?
Optimum Cable in Baxter, TX
Availability:
28.4%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 28.4% of Baxter homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Baxter?
Brightspeed DSL in Baxter, TX
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 96.5% of Baxter homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 46 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 10, with an average of 4.9 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Baxter from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Baxter by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Baxter
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Baxter
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Baxter Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Baxter that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Crescent Heights has the most homes with fiber (97.4%) and Malakoff the fewest (34.2%); Baxter has 94.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter (this page) | 1,985 | 94.9% | 996 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 50/100 |
| Athens | 19,094 | 86.9% | 1,668 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 36/100 |
| Malakoff | 3,924 | 34.2% | 991 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 34/100 |
| New York | 1,271 | 65.8% | 915 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 38/100 |
| Springfield | 1,246 | 97.0% | 1,062 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 41/100 |
| Crescent Heights | 1,015 | 97.4% | 997 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 39/100 |
| Log Cabin | 678 | 56.2% | 994 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Cayuga | 590 | 96.1% | 967 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 44/100 |
| Star Harbor | 572 | 0.0% | 940 Mbps | 7.5 | C- | 23/100 |
| Rural Shade | 300 | 35.0% | 667 Mbps | 6.3 | C- | 21/100 |
| Caney City | 187 | 0.0% | 440 Mbps | 6.8 | D+ | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Baxter?
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 Baxter
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Nextlink | 300 |
| Conquest Wireless | 175 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Baxter Internet Providers
Based on 490 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Baxter 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 68.2% coverage in Baxter.
At a national level, based on 4547 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 Baxter Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Baxter, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Baxter Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Conquest Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Baxter
Based on data reported by Baxter ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Baxter. 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 | Baxter Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Conquest Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Baxter?
Of the providers in Baxter, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Baxter 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 Baxter, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Baxter
| ISP / Tech Type | Baxter Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Conquest Wireless | (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 Baxter?
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 Baxter 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 Baxter is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Baxter, available to 96.5% 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.