Best Internet Providers in DeSoto, TX
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in DeSoto, TX
DeSoto has 11 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 DeSoto.
Ranks compare DeSoto with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in DeSoto, TX at a Glance
DeSoto Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 DeSoto ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in DeSoto, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in DeSoto 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 DeSoto, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.72% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in DeSoto?
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 DeSoto
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl 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
- Element8 - fixed wireless coverage map
- Legacy - fixed wireless coverage map
- Point Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How DeSoto Compares to Places Its Size
DeSoto's report card score is tied 53rd of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 199th of 749.
| Measure | DeSoto | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Dallas County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.9% | Tied 167th of 749 | 91.3% | 82.8% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 4,598 Mbps | 207th of 749 | 4,671 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.7 | Tied 42nd of 749 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | Tied 230th of 749 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | Tied 262nd of 749 | 16% | 15% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 115th of 749 | 97% | 96% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 267th of 749 | 92% | 92% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | Tied 281st of 749 | 75% | 74% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | Tied 373rd of 749 | 80% | 80% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $92,401 | 382nd of 749 | $90,015 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 214th of 749 | 16% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 93.9% of homes in DeSoto, against 91.3% across Dallas County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in DeSoto are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $92,401 (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 DeSoto
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in DeSoto?
EarthLink Fiber in DeSoto, TX
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,896 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 90.4% of DeSoto homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,896 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 DeSoto from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in DeSoto, TX
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,896 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 90.4% of DeSoto homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,896 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 lower than other types of internet service available in DeSoto from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in DeSoto, TX
Availability:
16.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 16.6% of DeSoto homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in DeSoto, TX
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 2.1% of DeSoto 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 Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in DeSoto?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in DeSoto, TX
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
238 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of DeSoto homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 238 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 DeSoto, TX
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of DeSoto homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in DeSoto, TX
Availability:
78.5%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.5% of DeSoto homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in DeSoto, TX
Availability:
71.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
461 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.5% of DeSoto homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 461 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 95 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in DeSoto, TX
Availability:
62.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.8% of DeSoto homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in DeSoto, TX
Availability:
62.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.8% of DeSoto homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Legacy Fixed Wireless in DeSoto, TX
Availability:
14.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Legacy ISP offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.8% of DeSoto homes. Across the city, Legacy Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in DeSoto, TX
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.0% of DeSoto homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
Element8 Fixed Wireless in DeSoto, TX
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Element8 offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.6% of DeSoto homes. Across the city, Element8 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in DeSoto?
Spectrum Cable in DeSoto, TX
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.6% of DeSoto homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in DeSoto?
EarthLink DSL in DeSoto, TX
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 89.5% of DeSoto homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 70 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in DeSoto from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in DeSoto, TX
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 89.5% of DeSoto homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 70 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in DeSoto from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in DeSoto by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
DeSoto has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in DeSoto
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in DeSoto
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75115 | 56,191 | 93.9% | 4,597 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 82/100 |
How DeSoto Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to DeSoto that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Cockrell Hill has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Oak Leaf the fewest (38.4%); DeSoto has 93.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto (this page) | 56,393 | 93.9% | 4,598 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 82/100 |
| Cedar Hill | 49,648 | 87.1% | 4,358 Mbps | 10.1 | A- | 86/100 |
| Duncanville | 45,373 | 93.1% | 4,432 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 68/100 |
| Lancaster | 43,898 | 93.8% | 4,753 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 70/100 |
| Red Oak | 25,379 | 79.0% | 3,290 Mbps | 11.6 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Glenn Heights | 15,956 | 92.8% | 5,004 Mbps | 11.6 | A- | 73/100 |
| Hutchins | 5,703 | 84.9% | 4,514 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 55/100 |
| Ovilla | 5,103 | 77.0% | 4,171 Mbps | 12.2 | B+ | 86/100 |
| Cockrell Hill | 3,815 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 40/100 |
| Oak Leaf | 1,552 | 38.4% | 2,361 Mbps | 11.5 | B | 79/100 |
| Pecan Hill | 735 | 0.0% | 975 Mbps | 10.4 | C | 76/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in DeSoto?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 DeSoto
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Element8 | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| Legacy ISP | 50 |
| Point Broadband | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for DeSoto Internet Providers
Based on 457 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for DeSoto 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 94.7% coverage in DeSoto.
At a national level, based on 4244 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 DeSoto Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in DeSoto, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | DeSoto Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | 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 | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Legacy | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in DeSoto
Based on data reported by DeSoto ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in DeSoto. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,454 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 | DeSoto 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 | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | 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 | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Legacy | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in DeSoto?
Of the providers in DeSoto, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in DeSoto 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 DeSoto, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in DeSoto
| ISP / Tech Type | DeSoto Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | 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 | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Legacy | (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 DeSoto?
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 DeSoto is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 DeSoto is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in DeSoto, available to 99.7% 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.