10 Best Internet Providers in Brookston, TX

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

Optimum is the best internet provider in Brookston based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Optimum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Brookston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Optimum is an option for 69.19% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Brookston

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

Based on 261 reviews from Texas internet customers, Optimum is the best internet service provider for Brookston residents. Optimum was rated at an average of 3.19 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. 360 Communications wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 7.4% coverage in Brookston.

At a national level, based on 2239 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 Brookston?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Brookston, the fastest internet in the city comes from Optimum.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	WiFires Communication	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Peoples Telecom	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Nextlink	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	360 Communications	60 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Zulu Internet	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Brookston

Based on data reported by Brookston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Brookston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 940 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 Optimum. This indicates Optimum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Brookston?

Texas customers rate Optimum 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.

Optimum received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. 360 Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Brookston customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Brookston

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

Brookston ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Brookston	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Brookston that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	9.48%	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.	816 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 Brookston.	6.3	7.8	6.8

 

Brookston Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Brookston	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.	85%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	79%	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.	40%	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.	40%	74%	76%

Brookston ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Brookston is C, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Brookston is high with a score of 29 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Brookston have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Brookston 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.

79% of Brookston households have an internet connection despite having 98.22% availability. 40% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 20% 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 40% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 40% subscribe to it. A very low number of Brookston 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 Brookston?

How Much Speed does a Brookston Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Brookston is 2.6, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Brookston's average household income is $80,538 which is about average for the Texas average of $89,715 and 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.

Brookston also has 12% 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 Brookston has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Brookston households are much more technology-disengaged. 85% of households have some sort of computing device, 66% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 83% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Brookston?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Brookston?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Brookston?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Brookston?

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

To see how Brookston 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 Brookston's C ISP Report Card and 29 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.