12 Best Internet Providers in Cross Roads, TX
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Cross Roads ISP Report Card | A |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 5,119 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Cross Roads Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Cross Roads has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Cross Roads.
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Cross Roads has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Cross Roads.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Cross Roads, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Cross Roads ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cross Roads, TX?
EarthLink is the best internet provider in Cross Roads based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Cross Roads, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 99.04% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Cross Roads, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Cross Roads
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Cross Roads Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Cross Roads Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Optimum |  (2) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| SmartBurst | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Open Infra | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 266 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Cross Roads residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.96 out of 5 stars and 98.4% coverage in Cross Roads.
At a national level, based on 2264 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hotwire Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.70 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cross Roads?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cross Roads?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Open Infra and Hotwire Communications 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 Cross Roads
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Open Infra | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Element8 | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| ElektraFi | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 50 Mbps | ||
| SmartBurst | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cross Roads
| ISP / Tech Type | Cross Roads Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Optimum | (2) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| SmartBurst | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Open Infra | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Cross Roads ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Open Infra and Hotwire Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Cross Roads. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cross Roads?
Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Cross Roads customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Cross Roads, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cross Roads
| ISP / Tech Type | Cross Roads Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Optimum | (2) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| SmartBurst | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Open Infra | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Cross Roads 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 Cross Roads below, including the metrics used and how Cross Roads compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Cross Roads that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 93.64% | 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. | 5,119 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 Cross Roads. | 11.1 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 20% | 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. | 98% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 99% | 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. | 89% | 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. | 89% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Cross Roads ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Cross Roads is A, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Cross Roads is high with a score of 88 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Cross Roads have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Cross Roads 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.
99% of Cross Roads households have an internet connection despite having 99.95% availability. 89% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 89% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 89% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Cross Roads 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 Cross Roads?
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 92 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 90 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 87 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 96 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 93 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 95 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
How Much Speed does a Cross Roads Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Cross Roads is 2.6, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Cross Roads's average household income is $95,444 which is higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and much 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.
Cross Roads also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 20% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Cross Roads has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Cross Roads households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cross Roads?
EarthLink Fiber in Cross Roads, TX
Availability:
68.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,362 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 68.5% of Cross Roads homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,362 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 Cross Roads from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Cross Roads, TX
Availability:
68.5%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,362 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 68.5% of Cross Roads homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,362 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Cross Roads from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Open Infra Fiber in Cross Roads, TX
Availability:
37.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Open Infra offers Fiber service to 37.0% of Cross Roads homes. Across the city, Open Infra Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Nextlink Fiber in Cross Roads, TX
Availability:
20.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 20.4% of Cross Roads homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Cross Roads, TX
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 5.9% of Cross Roads homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cross Roads?
Optimum Cable in Cross Roads, TX
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 70.7% of Cross Roads homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cross Roads?
EarthLink DSL in Cross Roads, TX
Availability:
69.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 69.1% of Cross Roads homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 77 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Cross Roads from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Cross Roads, TX
Availability:
69.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 69.1% of Cross Roads homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 77 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Cross Roads from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cross Roads?
ElektraFi Fixed Wireless in Cross Roads, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
ElektraFi offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Cross Roads homes. Across the city, ElektraFi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Cross Roads, TX
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Cross Roads homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 200 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cross Roads, TX
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Cross Roads homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cross Roads, TX
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Cross Roads homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cross Roads, TX
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Cross Roads homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cross Roads, TX
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Cross Roads homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Cross Roads, TX
Availability:
55.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.9% of Cross Roads homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Element8 Fixed Wireless in Cross Roads, TX
Availability:
42.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Element8 offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.9% of Cross Roads homes. Across the city, Element8 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
SmartBurst Fixed Wireless in Cross Roads, TX
Availability:
8.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
SmartBurst offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.5% of Cross Roads homes. Across the city, SmartBurst Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Cross Roads?
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 Cross Roads is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Open Infra and Hotwire Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Cross Roads is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and ElektraFi has the broadest coverage in Cross Roads, 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 Cross Roads compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Cross Roads 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 Cross Roads's A ISP Report Card and 88 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100