Best Internet Providers in Cresson, TX
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cresson, TX
Cresson has 13 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 Cresson.
Ranks compare Cresson with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cresson, TX at a Glance
Cresson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Cresson ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cresson, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Cresson 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 Cresson, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.90% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cresson?
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 Cresson
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- United Cooperative Services - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Element8 - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cirra Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- 5G-X - fixed wireless coverage map
- Pathway - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Cresson Compares to Places Its Size
Cresson's report card score is in the bottom 33% and its connectivity index is in the top 15%.
| Measure | Cresson | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Hood County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 30.4% | bottom 25% | 74.3% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 807 Mbps | bottom 11% | 1,993 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | top 17% | 9.5 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | top 8% | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 22% | 15% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 4% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 5% | 93% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 48% | 74% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | top 7% | 85% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $136,148 | top 6% | $88,818 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 7% | 12% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 30.4% of homes in Cresson, against 74.3% across Hood County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Cresson are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $136,148 (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 Cresson
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cresson?
United Cooperative Services Fiber in Cresson, TX
Availability:
22.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
United Cooperative Services offers Fiber service to 22.8% of Cresson homes. Across the city, United Cooperative Services Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Cresson, TX
Availability:
10.6%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 10.6% of Cresson homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Cresson, TX
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 6.1% of Cresson homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cresson?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Cresson, TX
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
546 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Cresson homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 546 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 500, with an average of 163 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cresson, TX
Availability:
94.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
235 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.4% of Cresson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 235 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cresson, TX
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.9% of Cresson homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cresson, TX
Availability:
77.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.8% of Cresson homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cresson, TX
Availability:
77.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.8% of Cresson homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Cresson, TX
Availability:
68.7%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.7% of Cresson homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Cirra Networks Fixed Wireless in Cresson, TX
Availability:
33.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Cirra Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.3% of Cresson homes. Across the city, Cirra Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 25, with an average of 9.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Element8 Fixed Wireless in Cresson, TX
Availability:
13.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Element8 offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.2% of Cresson homes. Across the city, Element8 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
5G-X Fixed Wireless in Cresson, TX
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
5G-X offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.5% of Cresson homes. Across the city, 5G-X Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Pathway Fixed Wireless in Cresson, TX
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Pathway offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Cresson homes. Across the city, Pathway Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cresson?
Spectrum Cable in Cresson, TX
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 8.0% of Cresson homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cresson?
Windstream DSL in Cresson, TX
Availability:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
143 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 85.8% of Cresson homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 143 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Cresson from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Cresson, TX
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 6.0% of Cresson homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.2 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Cresson from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Cresson, TX
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 6.0% of Cresson homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.2 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Cresson from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Cresson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Cresson has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cresson
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Cresson
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76035 | 2,645 | 22.6% | 749 Mbps | 6.6 | C- | 73/100 |
How Cresson Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cresson that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, DeCordova has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Pecan Plantation the fewest (32.7%); Cresson has 30.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresson (this page) | 3,367 | 30.4% | 807 Mbps | 7.2 | C | 73/100 |
| Granbury | 44,949 | 75.9% | 2,216 Mbps | 10 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Aledo | 16,597 | 81.2% | 4,009 Mbps | 10 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Pecan Plantation | 6,236 | 32.7% | 1,531 Mbps | 9.4 | B- | 78/100 |
| Godley | 5,559 | 99.3% | 1,818 Mbps | 10.7 | A- | 55/100 |
| Annetta | 3,659 | 76.2% | 3,979 Mbps | 10.9 | B+ | 79/100 |
| DeCordova | 3,172 | 99.5% | 1,182 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 74/100 |
| Thorp Spring | 678 | 0.0% | 843 Mbps | 7.3 | C- | 61/100 |
| Annetta South | 649 | 30.2% | 1,269 Mbps | 8.8 | B- | 81/100 |
| Annetta North | 637 | 52.3% | 3,074 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 87/100 |
| Brazos Bend | 486 | 97.3% | 5,000 Mbps | 11.3 | A | 70/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cresson?
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 Cresson
| Nextlink | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| United Cooperative Services | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Element8 | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Cirra Networks | 100 |
| 5G-X | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Pathway | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Cresson Internet Providers
Based on 464 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Cresson 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 94.4% coverage in Cresson.
At a national level, based on 4313 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 Cresson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cresson, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cresson Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Cirra Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Pathway | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| 5G-X | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cresson
Based on data reported by Cresson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Cresson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 550 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 | Cresson 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 | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Cirra Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Pathway | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 5G-X | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cresson?
Of the providers in Cresson, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cresson 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 Cresson, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cresson
| ISP / Tech Type | Cresson Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Cirra Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Pathway | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| 5G-X | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (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 Cresson?
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 Cresson 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 Cresson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Cresson, available to 95.8% 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.