7 Best Internet Providers in Ben Franklin, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Ben Franklin, 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 Ben Franklin, TX?

360 Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Ben Franklin based on 235 Texas customer reviews, and 360 Communications 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 Ben Franklin, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Ben Franklin

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ben Franklin Internet Providers

Based on 235 reviews from Texas internet customers, 360 Communications is the best internet service provider for Ben Franklin residents. 360 Communications was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Peoples Telecom wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.80 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Ben Franklin.

At a national level, based on 2090 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, 360 Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.96 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ben Franklin?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by 360 Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Peoples Telecom and 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 Ben Franklin

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Peoples Telecom	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	400 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	360 Communications	60 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	25 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	Zulu Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ben Franklin

Based on data reported by Ben Franklin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Peoples Telecom and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ben Franklin. 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.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with 360 Communications. This indicates 360 Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ben Franklin?

Texas customers rate 360 Communications 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.

360 Communications received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Peoples Telecom is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ben Franklin customers with an average price rating of 4.40 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Ben Franklin

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

Ben Franklin ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Ben Franklin	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ben Franklin that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	1,000 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 Ben Franklin.	5.7	7.8	6.8

 

Ben Franklin Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Ben Franklin	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.	2.5	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.	7%	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.	87%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	75%	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.	42%	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.	42%	74%	76%

Ben Franklin ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Ben Franklin is B, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ben Franklin is high with a score of 23 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ben Franklin have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Ben Franklin 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.

75% of Ben Franklin households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 42% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% 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 42% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 42% subscribe to it. A very low number of Ben Franklin 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 Ben Franklin?

How Much Speed does a Ben Franklin Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ben Franklin is 2.5, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ben Franklin's average household income is $74,767 which is about average for the Texas average of $89,715 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Ben Franklin also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 7% 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 Ben Franklin has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Ben Franklin households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 71% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ben Franklin?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ben Franklin?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ben Franklin?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ben Franklin?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Ben Franklin?

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 Ben Franklin is 360 Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be Peoples Telecom and Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, 360 Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Ben Franklin is 360 Communications.
• Viasat, Peoples Telecom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ben Franklin, 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 Ben Franklin compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Ben Franklin 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 Ben Franklin's B ISP Report Card and 23 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.