6 Best Internet Providers in Bellaire, TX

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

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Bellaire based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Bellaire, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 100.00% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bellaire, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Bellaire

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

Based on 306 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Bellaire residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Rural Telecommunications of America wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 65.7% coverage in Bellaire.

At a national level, based on 4137 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Rural Telecommunications of America is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bellaire?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Bellaire

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Rural Telecommunications of America	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bellaire

Based on data reported by Bellaire ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Bellaire. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,878 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bellaire?

Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bellaire customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Bellaire

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

Bellaire ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	Bellaire	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bellaire that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.43%	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.	4,907 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 Bellaire.	8.3	7.8	6.8

 

Bellaire Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Bellaire	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.	2.7	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.	18%	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.	99%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	97%	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.	88%	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.	88%	74%	76%

Bellaire ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Bellaire is A, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bellaire is high with a score of 88 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bellaire have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Bellaire 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.

97% of Bellaire households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 88% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 88% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 88% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Bellaire 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 Bellaire?

How Much Speed does a Bellaire Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bellaire is 2.7, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Bellaire's average household income is $196,078 which is much higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Bellaire also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 18% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Bellaire has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Bellaire households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 99% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bellaire?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bellaire?

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 Bellaire is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Bellaire is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Bellaire, 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 Bellaire compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Bellaire 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 Bellaire's A ISP Report Card and 88 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.