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Best Internet Providers in Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX

All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Bayou Shore has 5 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Bayou Shore.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber66.2%Galveston 64.7%
Average top speed3,847 MbpsGalveston 3,804 Mbps
Providers57.5 at a typical address
Homes with internet94%Galveston 91%
ISP Report CardBscore 67 of 100
Connectivity index47/100Galveston 47/100

The Best Internet in Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Bayou Shore ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestAT&T and EarthLinkUp to 5,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 3.97 out of 5 by its customers, available to 98.54% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Bayou Shore Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

XFINITY

XFINITY logo

Availability:

99.6%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(2379)

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1-877-244-3013 Price: $45.00 - $119.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Bayou Shore.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Bayou Shore residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

7.6%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.5 of 5 stars

(300)

Cable

99.6%

1,531 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(2077)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

99.6%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: $59.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Bayou Shore.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Bayou Shore residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

66.2%

5,000 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.7 of 5 stars

(6)

DSL

81.6%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 3.2 of 5 stars

(5)

Fixed Wireless

88.9%

42 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

99.6%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: $65.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Bayou Shore.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Bayou Shore residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

66.2%

5,000 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(542)

DSL

81.6%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 3.3 of 5 stars

(304)

Fixed Wireless

88.9%

42 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

98.5%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Bayou Shore.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Bayou Shore residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

98.5%

53 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

66.6%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Bayou Shore.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Bayou Shore residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

66.6%

124 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Bayou Shore residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Bayou Shore ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Bayou Shore 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 Bayou Shore, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.54% of the neighborhood.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bayou Shore?

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.

Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX map of internet availability

How Bayou Shore Compares to the Rest of Galveston

Bscore 67 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.
47/100Galveston 47/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.
Measure Bayou Shore Rank among neighborhoods in Galveston Galveston Galveston County US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 66.2% 64.7% 85.8% 71.5%
Average top speed 3,847 Mbps 3,804 Mbps 5,670 Mbps 3,486 Mbps
Providers at a typical address 7.5 6.5 6.6 7.1
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.6 2.1 2.7 2.7
Workers who work from home 5% 12% 12% 15%
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 91% 96% 97% 96%
Homes with internet 94% 91% 94% 91%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 65% 67% 80% 76%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 64% 75% 84% 81%
Median household income $64,004 $62,949 $107,711 $93,246
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 17% 16% 17% 16%

Fiber reaches 66.2% of homes in Bayou Shore, against 64.7% across Galveston and 85.8% across Galveston County. Households in Bayou Shore are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,004 (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 Bayou Shore

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bayou Shore?

EarthLink Fiber in Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX

EarthLink logo

Availability:

66.2%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(6)

Avg. Download Speed

5,000 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fiber service to 66.2% of Bayou Shore homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 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 Bayou Shore from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fiber in Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX

AT&T logo

Availability:

66.2%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(542)

Avg. Download Speed

5,000 Mbps

AT&T offers Fiber service to 66.2% of Bayou Shore homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 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 Bayou Shore from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

XFINITY Fiber in Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX

XFINITY logo

Availability:

7.6%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(300)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 7.6% of Bayou Shore homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 250 and as high as 250, with an average of 250 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bayou Shore from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bayou Shore?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

98.5%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

53 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of Bayou Shore homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Bayou Shore from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX

EarthLink logo

Availability:

88.9%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

42 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Bayou Shore homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Bayou Shore from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX

AT&T logo

Availability:

88.9%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

42 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Bayou Shore homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Bayou Shore from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX

Verizon logo

Availability:

66.6%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

124 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.6% of Bayou Shore homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 124 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 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Bayou Shore from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bayou Shore?

XFINITY Cable in Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX

XFINITY logo

Availability:

99.6%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(2077)

Avg. Download Speed

1,531 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.6% of Bayou Shore homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,531 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 124 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Bayou Shore from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bayou Shore?

EarthLink DSL in Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX

EarthLink logo

Availability:

81.6%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(5)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

EarthLink offers DSL service to 81.6% of Bayou Shore homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Bayou Shore from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T DSL in Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX

AT&T logo

Availability:

81.6%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(304)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

AT&T offers DSL service to 81.6% of Bayou Shore homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bayou Shore from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

How Bayou Shore Compares to Its Neighbors

The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Bayou Shore that have their own pages are all within 32 miles. Among them, Painted Meadows (Santa Fe) has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and South Shore Harbour and Marina (League City) the fewest (28.0%); Bayou Shore has 66.2%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Bayou Shore (this page)3,422 66.2%3,847 Mbps7.5B47/100
Pasadina (Houston)130,693 90.6%4,575 Mbps8.2A-69/100
Southbelt Ellington (Houston)18,009 91.5%4,728 Mbps8.3A-75/100
Clear Lake (Houston)13,066 73.7%4,494 Mbps8.3B+77/100
Bay Colony (League City)6,167 94.4%6,719 Mbps5.6B+77/100
Downtown La Porte (La Porte)5,183 80.5%4,063 Mbps7.9B+75/100
Tuscan Lakes (League City)4,586 98.3%6,884 Mbps5.4B+90/100
South Houston Gardens (Pasadena)3,608 90.3%4,001 Mbps8.4A-77/100
Mainland Park (Texas City)3,261 99.7%4,990 Mbps6.5A-69/100
South Shore Harbour and Marina (League City)3,237 28.0%3,331 Mbps6.2C+66/100
Painted Meadows (Santa Fe)3,011 100.0%7,000 Mbps7.6A66/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bayou Shore?

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, 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 Bayou Shore

Max Advertised Speed in Bayou Shore, Galveston, TX
AT&T5,000
EarthLink5,000
XFINITY from Comcast2,000
Verizon300
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25

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Customer Ratings for Bayou Shore Internet Providers

Based on 336 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Bayou Shore 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 66.6% coverage in Bayou Shore.

At a national level, based on 4603 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 Bayou Shore Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bayou Shore, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeBayou Shore OverallTexas OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (16)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
XFINITY4.5 of 5 stars (2)3.5 of 5 stars (106)3.5 of 5 stars (2379)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (184)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (4)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bayou Shore

Based on data reported by Bayou Shore ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Bayou Shore. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,334 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 TypeBayou Shore SpeedTexas SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
XFINITY4.5 of 5 stars (2)4 of 5 stars (106)4 of 5 stars (2379)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (16)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (184)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (4)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bayou Shore?

Of the providers in Bayou Shore, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bayou Shore 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 Bayou Shore, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Bayou Shore

ISP / Tech TypeBayou Shore AffordabilityTexas AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (16)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (184)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
XFINITY4 of 5 stars (2)3.5 of 5 stars (106)3 of 5 stars (2379)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (4)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans

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Mike M

Spectrum Cable

1 of 5 stars November 10, 2026

Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Evelyn O.

Optimum Cable

1 of 5 stars November 05, 2026

It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Peoples Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 26, 2026

great service and great customer service

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Glen M

Brazos Communications Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 06, 2026

Great

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Paul West

Nortex Communications Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 06, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bayou Shore?

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 Bayou Shore is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Bayou Shore is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Bayou Shore, available to 99.6% 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.