Best Internet Providers in Desert, TX
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Desert, TX
Desert has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Desert.
Ranks compare Desert with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Desert, TX at a Glance
Desert Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Grayson Collin Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Desert ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Desert, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Desert 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 Desert, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Desert?
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 Desert
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Grayson Collin Communications - fiber coverage map
- TekWav - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- 360 Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Zulu Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Desert Compares to Places Its Size
Desert's report card score is in the bottom 47% and its connectivity index is in the top 29%.
| Measure | Desert | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Grayson County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 42.7% | bottom 38% | 69.3% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 581 Mbps | bottom 22% | 4,238 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | top 16% | 7.8 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 20% | 13% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 90% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 55% | bottom 45% | 67% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | top 22% | 76% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $94,968 | top 15% | $80,765 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 36% | 14% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 42.7% of homes in Desert, against 69.3% across Grayson County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Desert are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $94,968 (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 Desert
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Desert?
Spectrum Fiber in Desert, TX
Availability:
42.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 42.0% of Desert homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Grayson Collin Communications Fiber in Desert, TX
Availability:
36.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Grayson Collin Communications offers Fiber service to 36.1% of Desert homes. Across the city, Grayson Collin Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Desert?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Desert, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Desert homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 95 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Desert, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Desert homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Desert, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Desert homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
360 Communications Fixed Wireless in Desert, TX
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
360 Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.5% of Desert homes. Across the city, 360 Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 6.0, with an average of 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Desert, TX
Availability:
80.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
165 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.0% of Desert homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 165 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Zulu Internet Fixed Wireless in Desert, TX
Availability:
34.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Zulu Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.4% of Desert homes. Across the city, Zulu Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
TekWav Fixed Wireless in Desert, TX
Availability:
30.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
TekWav offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.0% of Desert homes. Across the city, TekWav Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Desert, TX
Availability:
10.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.1% of Desert homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Desert, TX
Availability:
10.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.1% of Desert homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Desert?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Desert, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Desert?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Desert, TX.
Internet in Desert by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Desert
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Desert
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
How Desert Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Desert that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Trenton has the most homes with fiber (70.1%) and Whitewright the fewest (49.5%); Desert has 42.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert (this page) | 424 | 42.7% | 581 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 51/100 |
| Whitewright | 4,088 | 49.5% | 3,023 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 48/100 |
| Blue Ridge | 3,858 | 52.8% | 3,341 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 51/100 |
| Leonard | 3,771 | 53.0% | 3,646 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Trenton | 2,332 | 70.1% | 1,491 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 65/100 |
| Nobility | 770 | 0.0% | 187 Mbps | 4.6 | D- | 60/100 |
| Cannon | 709 | 100.0% | 1,934 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 37/100 |
| Westminster | 549 | 86.9% | 908 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 65/100 |
| Pike | 345 | 0.0% | 253 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 54/100 |
| Orangeville | 295 | 11.9% | 590 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 63/100 |
| Pilot Grove | 141 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 7.4 | C- | 60/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Desert?
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, Grayson Collin Communications and Spectrum 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 Desert
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Grayson Collin Communications | 1,000 |
| TekWav | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Nextlink | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| 360 Communications | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Zulu Internet | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Desert. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Desert Internet Providers
Based on 459 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Desert 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 80.0% coverage in Desert.
At a national level, based on 4214 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 Desert Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Desert, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Desert Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Grayson Collin Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Zulu Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TekWav | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Desert
Based on data reported by Desert ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Grayson Collin Communications and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Desert. 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 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 | Desert 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 | ||
| Grayson Collin Communications | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | 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 | ||
| Zulu Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TekWav | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Desert?
Of the providers in Desert, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Desert 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 Desert, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Desert
| ISP / Tech Type | Desert Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Grayson Collin Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 | ||
| Zulu Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TekWav | (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 Desert?
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 Desert is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Grayson Collin Communications and Spectrum. 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 Desert is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Rise Broadband, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Desert, 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.