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Best Internet Providers in Byrd, TX

All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Byrd has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in Byrd.

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 fiber0.0%Ellis County 64.8%bottom 22%
Average top speed493 MbpsEllis County 3,093 Mbpsbottom 20%
Providers74 at a typical addressbottom 49%
Homes with internet89%Ellis County 93%top 34%
ISP Report CardD-score 13 of 100bottom 14%
Connectivity index38/100Ellis County 69/100bottom 47%

Ranks compare Byrd with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Byrd, TX at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Byrd ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestNextlinkUp to 500 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 3.97 out of 5 by its customers, available to 40.49% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Byrd Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Nextlink

Nextlink logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(19)

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Price: $40.00 - $80.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Byrd.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

100.0%

493 Mbps

500 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

Legacy

Legacy logo

Availability:

75.1%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $45.00 - $65.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Byrd.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

75.1%

50 Mbps

50 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

AMA Techtel

AMA Techtel logo

Availability:

62.9%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Byrd.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

62.9%

75 Mbps

75 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

61.0%

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 Byrd.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

61.0%

65 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Rise Broadband

Rise Broadband logo

Availability:

41.0%

Customer Rating:

2.9 of 5 stars

(18)

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1-855-477-2095 Price: Starting at $29.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Byrd.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

41.0%

71 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 2.8 of 5 stars

(15)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

40.5%

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 Byrd.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

40.5%

70 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Backroads Broadband

Backroads Broadband logo

Availability:

16.1%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $79.13 - $127.84 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Byrd.

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

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

16.1%

300 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Byrd 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 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 Byrd ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Byrd, TX?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Byrd 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 Byrd, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 40.49% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Byrd?

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.

Byrd, TX map of internet availability

How Byrd Compares to Places Its Size

Byrd's report card score is in the bottom 14% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 47%.

D-score 13 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.bottom 14%
38/100Ellis County 69/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 47%
Measure Byrd Rank among US places under 1,000 people Ellis County Texas US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 0.0% bottom 22% 64.8% 82.8% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 493 Mbps bottom 20% 3,093 Mbps 4,265 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 4 bottom 49% 11 8.1 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 3.3 top 3% 3.0 2.8 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 5% bottom 27% 13% 15% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 96% top 23% 97% 96% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 89% top 34% 93% 92% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 35% bottom 14% 70% 74% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 83% top 17% 85% 80% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $72,153 top 46% $105,332 $92,311 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 18% top 10% 17% 17% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Byrd, against 64.8% across Ellis County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Byrd are larger than the US average (3.3 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,153 (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 Byrd

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Byrd?

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

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

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Byrd, TX

Nextlink logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

Avg. Download Speed

493 Mbps

Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Byrd homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 493 Mbps, with speeds from 400 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the city. Nextlink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Byrd from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Legacy Fixed Wireless in Byrd, TX

Legacy logo

Availability:

75.1%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

50 Mbps

Legacy ISP offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.1% of Byrd homes. Across the city, Legacy Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city. Legacy Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Byrd from Legacy in terms of customer satisfaction.

AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless in Byrd, TX

AMA Techtel logo

Availability:

62.9%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

75 Mbps

AMA Techtel offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.9% of Byrd homes. Across the city, AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Byrd from AMA Techtel in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Byrd, TX

Verizon logo

Availability:

61.0%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

65 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.0% of Byrd homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Byrd from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Byrd, TX

Rise Broadband logo

Availability:

41.0%

Customer Rating:

2.8 of 5 stars

(15)

Avg. Download Speed

71 Mbps

Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.0% of Byrd homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city. Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Byrd from Rise Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Byrd, TX

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

40.5%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

70 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.5% of Byrd homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Byrd from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Backroads Broadband Fixed Wireless in Byrd, TX

Backroads Broadband logo

Availability:

16.1%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

300 Mbps

Backroads Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.1% of Byrd homes. Across the city, Backroads Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 75, with an average of 75 Mbps throughout the city. Backroads Broadband Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Byrd from Backroads Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Byrd?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Byrd?

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

Internet in Byrd by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Byrd

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Byrd

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Byrd Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Byrd that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Blooming Grove has the most homes with fiber (65.3%) and Emhouse the fewest (0.0%); Byrd has 0.0%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Byrd (this page)205 0.0%493 Mbps4D-38/100
Ennis25,989 18.0%1,164 Mbps8.1C+53/100
Rice3,663 5.9%915 Mbps6.2C-30/100
Blooming Grove1,449 65.3%1,287 Mbps6.5C+50/100
Emhouse1,027 0.0%378 Mbps4D-30/100
Bardwell932 0.0%500 Mbps4D-37/100
Alma619 30.7%1,595 Mbps6.7C+53/100
Avalon453 8.6%1,096 Mbps7.3C+39/100
Howard414 40.1%3,181 Mbps6.9B-47/100
Cryer Creek397 0.0%235 Mbps5.1D33/100
Ensign111 9.0%1,491 Mbps5.5C47/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Byrd?

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, Nextlink 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 Byrd

Max Advertised Speed in Byrd, TX
Nextlink500
Verizon300
Backroads Broadband300
Viasat100
Rise Broadband100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
AMA Techtel75
Legacy ISP50
HughesNet25

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Customer Ratings for Byrd Internet Providers

Based on 72 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Byrd 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 61.0% coverage in Byrd.

At a national level, based on 1195 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 Byrd Internet Providers

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

ISP / Tech TypeByrd 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
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (16)3 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
Rise BroadbandNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (11)3 of 5 stars (18)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (4)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
LegacyNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
AMA TechtelNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Backroads BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Byrd

Based on data reported by Byrd ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 500 Mbps in Byrd. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 493 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 TypeByrd SpeedTexas SpeedNational SpeedFor 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
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Rise BroadbandNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (11)3 of 5 stars (18)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (16)2.5 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (4)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
LegacyNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
AMA TechtelNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Backroads BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Byrd?

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

Rated Affordability in Byrd

ISP / Tech TypeByrd 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
Rise BroadbandNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (11)3 of 5 stars (18)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (16)3 of 5 stars (19)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
LegacyNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
AMA TechtelNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Backroads BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas

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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 Byrd?

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 Byrd is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Byrd is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Byrd, available to 100.0% 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.