Best Internet Providers in Brownsville, TX
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Brownsville, TX
Brownsville has 9 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Brownsville.
Ranks compare Brownsville with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Brownsville, TX at a Glance
Brownsville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Omni Fiber
Connection
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Fiber
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 Brownsville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Brownsville, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Brownsville 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 Brownsville, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.26% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Brownsville?
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 Brownsville
- Omni Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Smartcom Telephone - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- VTX1 Companies - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Ts Network - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Brownsville Compares to Places Its Size
Brownsville's report card score is tied 112th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 299th of 305.
| Measure | Brownsville | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Cameron County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 63.9% | Tied 215th of 305 | 55.8% | 82.8% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 5,674 Mbps | 62nd of 305 | 4,008 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.8 | Tied 54th of 305 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.3 | Tied 22nd of 305 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 257th of 305 | 10% | 15% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 299th of 305 | 92% | 96% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 289th of 305 | 86% | 92% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 53% | Tied 301st of 305 | 54% | 74% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | 292nd of 305 | 69% | 80% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $59,944 | 294th of 305 | $59,698 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | Tied 39th of 305 | 18% | 17% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 63.9% of homes in Brownsville, against 55.8% across Cameron County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Brownsville are larger than the US average (3.3 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,944 (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 Brownsville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Brownsville?
Omni Fiber in Brownsville, TX
Availability:
45.6%
Customer Rating:
(8)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Omni Fiber offers Fiber service to 45.6% of Brownsville homes. Across the city, Omni Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Smartcom Telephone Fiber in Brownsville, TX
Availability:
25.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Smartcom Telephone offers Fiber service to 25.8% of Brownsville homes. Across the city, Smartcom Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Brownsville, TX
Availability:
15.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 15.0% of Brownsville homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Brownsville, TX
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,809 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 5.7% of Brownsville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,809 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 Brownsville from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Brownsville, TX
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,809 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 5.7% of Brownsville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,809 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 Brownsville from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Brownsville?
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in Brownsville, TX
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
347 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Brownsville homes. Across the city, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 347 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 48 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Brownsville, TX
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Brownsville homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Ts Network Fixed Wireless in Brownsville, TX
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Ts Network offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.0% of Brownsville homes. Across the city, Ts Network Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Brownsville, TX
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
193 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Brownsville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 193 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Brownsville, TX
Availability:
76.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.1% of Brownsville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Brownsville, TX
Availability:
76.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.1% of Brownsville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Brownsville?
Spectrum Cable in Brownsville, TX
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.5% of Brownsville homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Brownsville?
EarthLink DSL in Brownsville, TX
Availability:
73.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 73.0% of Brownsville homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 16 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 20, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Brownsville from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Brownsville, TX
Availability:
73.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 73.0% of Brownsville homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 16 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 20, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Brownsville from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Brownsville by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 44.2% of homes in 78521 to 85.8% in 78520. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Brownsville
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Brownsville | 10,715 | 76.7% | 6,851 Mbps | 9.8 | A- | 30/100 |
ZIP codes in Brownsville
How Brownsville Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Brownsville that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, Olmito has the most homes with fiber (55.4%) and Rancho Viejo the fewest (3.5%); Brownsville has 63.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville (this page) | 205,465 | 63.9% | 5,674 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 44/100 |
| San Benito | 49,923 | 24.5% | 1,621 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Los Fresnos | 17,930 | 47.8% | 2,656 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 48/100 |
| Olmito | 7,598 | 55.4% | 4,120 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 57/100 |
| Rancho Viejo | 2,838 | 3.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.6 | C | 54/100 |
| Indian Lake | 864 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 44/100 |
| Villa Cavazos | 634 | 94.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | B | 42/100 |
| Bayview | 475 | 1.1% | 725 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 58/100 |
| La Paloma | 414 | 53.1% | 3,100 Mbps | 7 | B- | 41/100 |
| Laureles | 319 | 0.0% | 989 Mbps | 5 | D | 37/100 |
| Villa Nueva | 238 | 7.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.1 | C | 20/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Brownsville?
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, Omni Fiber 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 Brownsville
| Omni Fiber | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Smartcom Telephone | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| VTX1 Companies | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Ts Network | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Brownsville Internet Providers
Based on 429 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Brownsville 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 91.2% coverage in Brownsville.
At a national level, based on 4181 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 Brownsville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Brownsville, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Brownsville Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber | (0) | (0) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| Ts Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Brownsville
Based on data reported by Brownsville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Omni Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Brownsville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 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 | Brownsville 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber | (0) | (0) |  (8) | View Plans | ||
| Ts Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Brownsville?
Of the providers in Brownsville, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Brownsville 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 Brownsville, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Brownsville
| ISP / Tech Type | Brownsville Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber | (0) | (0) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| Ts Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (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 Brownsville?
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 Brownsville is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Omni Fiber. 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 Brownsville is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Brownsville, available to 98.8% 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.