13 Best Internet Providers in Dallas County, TX
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| Dallas County ISP Report Card | A- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 4,417 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 | |
| Real Dallas County Customer Ratings | 62 |
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.
Dallas County has 13 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Dallas County.
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Dallas County has 13 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Dallas County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Dallas County, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Dallas County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dallas County, TX?
Rise Broadband is the best internet provider in Dallas County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Rise Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Dallas County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Rise Broadband is an option for 11.75% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Dallas County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Dallas County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dallas County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Dallas County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (2) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (23) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (13) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (22) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Legacy | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 468 reviews from Texas internet customers, Rise Broadband is the best internet service provider for Dallas County residents. Rise Broadband was rated at an average of 2.91 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 94.1% coverage in Dallas County.
At a national level, based on 4145 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 Dallas County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Dallas County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Rise Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier 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 Dallas County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Element8 | 500 Mbps | ||
| Wi-Five | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Legacy ISP | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dallas County
| ISP / Tech Type | Dallas County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (2) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (23) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (13) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (22) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | 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 | ||
| Legacy | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Dallas County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Dallas County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,011 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Rise Broadband. This indicates Rise Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dallas County?
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. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Dallas County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Dallas County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dallas County
| ISP / Tech Type | Dallas County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (2) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (23) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (13) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (22) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Legacy | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Dallas County 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 county 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 Dallas County below, including the metrics used and how Dallas County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Dallas County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 86.34% | 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. | 4,417 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 Dallas County. | 7.6 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.8 | 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. | 14% | 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. | 96% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 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. | 73% | 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. | 74% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Dallas County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Dallas County is A-, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Dallas County is high with a score of 72 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Dallas County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Dallas County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
90% of Dallas County households have an internet connection despite having 98.95% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Dallas County 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 Counties Compare to Dallas County?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 93 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 14 / 100
How Much Speed does a Dallas County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Dallas County is 2.8, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Dallas County's average household income is $86,887 which is higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and 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.
Dallas County 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, 14% 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 Dallas County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Dallas County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dallas County?
EarthLink Fiber in Dallas County, TX
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 65.1% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,535 Mbps, with speeds from 10 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 Dallas County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Dallas County, TX
AT&T offers Fiber service to 65.1% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,535 Mbps, with speeds from 10 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 Dallas County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier Fiber in Dallas County, TX
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 21.1% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,011 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber.
Spectrum Fiber in Dallas County, TX
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Dallas County, TX
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,332 Mbps, with speeds from 2,500 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dallas County?
Spectrum Cable in Dallas County, TX
Spectrum offers Cable service to 96.6% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Dallas County, TX
Optimum offers Cable service to 3.0% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, 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 Dallas County?
EarthLink DSL in Dallas County, TX
EarthLink offers DSL service to 59.9% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 65 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Dallas County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Dallas County, TX
AT&T offers DSL service to 59.9% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 65 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Dallas County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dallas County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dallas County, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dallas County, TX
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.8% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 416 Mbps, with speeds from 300 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 75, with an average of 29 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dallas County, TX
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.2% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dallas County, TX
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.2% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Dallas County, TX
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.8% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 440 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 100, with an average of 91 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Dallas County, TX
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.8% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Element8 Fixed Wireless in Dallas County, TX
Element8 offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.7% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, Element8 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Legacy Fixed Wireless in Dallas County, TX
Legacy ISP offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, Legacy Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Wi-Five Fixed Wireless in Dallas County, TX
Wi-Five offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of Dallas County homes. Across the county, Wi-Five Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Dallas County?
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 Dallas County is Rise Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Rise Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Dallas County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- HughesNet, Spectrum, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Dallas County, 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 Dallas County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Dallas County 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 Dallas County's A- ISP Report Card and 72 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
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Travis M.
Spectrum Cable
January 22, 2026 it is good. there is not much lag. the connection stays strong. spectrum's quality is good. i am impressed.
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Jacob H
VEXUS Fiber
January 21, 2026 The strengths of my internet provider lie largely in their promised vs. actual speeds, which are better than most I've tried. Most ISPs advertise the maximum theoretical speed of their connection - which I'd characterize as deceptive, given that essentially no connection ever reaches that speed. With Vexus, however, I'm closer than I have ever been. Despite being in a part of the country where connectivity is a bit of a desert, Vexus has managed to lay fiber and provide roughly 800-850 Mbps down for me on a 1 Gb connection. While that's still certainly not really "gigabit" internet, it brushes against that maximum speed much more regularly than any other ISP I've used.
For $65 a month, that feels like a steal. Vexus does use some of the same tricks (introductory pricing, etc.) as some other ISPs, but my price increases have been minimal over the past few years - and I'm getting a good enough deal that it feels like hardly an increase at all.
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Theresa G.
Zito Fiber
January 19, 2026 My primary Internet provider is Zito but I also pay for T-mobile (top tear) as I have to work and Zito was going down a lot. Zito has the worst customer service I have ever experienced but it was the only option for me in a rural area when i work from home. Zito recently upgraded to fiber (a whole other story of woe from me as a customer) and it normally has a better connection. However, when it goes down now, my systems automatically switch to the T-Mobile which causes issues with the switching of the IP. So, now I pay for top tier on two providers just to ensure that I have a high quality connections at all times. Sadly, both went down at the same time one day last month (for different reasons.) I really miss the service I had while living in a suburban area but I guess it's a trade-off.
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