9 Best Internet Providers in Cactus, TX

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

XIT Communications is the best internet provider in Cactus based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, XIT Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Cactus, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, XIT Communications is an option for 4.02% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Cactus

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

Based on 218 reviews from Texas internet customers, XIT Communications is the best internet service provider for Cactus residents. XIT Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 2.6% coverage in Cactus.

At a national level, based on 2067 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AW Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cactus?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Cactus, the fastest internet in the city comes from XIT Communications.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Windstream	2,000 Mbps
	XIT Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Plains Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AW Broadband	50 Mbps
	TWN Communications	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cactus

Based on data reported by Cactus ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XIT Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Cactus. 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.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cactus?

Texas customers rate XIT 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.

XIT Communications received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Cactus customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Cactus

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

Cactus ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Cactus	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Cactus that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	13.95%	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.	494 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 Cactus.	4.4	7.8	6.8

 

Cactus Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Cactus	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.	3.3	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.	1%	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.	95%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	66%	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.	34%	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.	34%	74%	76%

Cactus ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Cactus is D+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Cactus is high with a score of 30 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Cactus have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Cactus 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.

66% of Cactus households have an internet connection despite having 99.81% availability. 34% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 13% 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 34% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 34% subscribe to it. A very low number of Cactus 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 Cactus?

How Much Speed does a Cactus Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Cactus is 3.3, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Cactus's average household income is $45,306 which is much lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Cactus also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 1% 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 Cactus has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Cactus households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 28% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cactus?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cactus?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cactus?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Cactus?

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

To see how Cactus 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 Cactus's D+ ISP Report Card and 30 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.