Best Internet Providers in Dresden, TX
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dresden, TX
Dresden has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL 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 Dresden.
Ranks compare Dresden with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Dresden, TX at a Glance
Dresden Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Backroads Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AMA Techtel
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 Dresden ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dresden, TX?
Windstream is the best internet provider in Dresden based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Windstream had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Dresden, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Windstream is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dresden?
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 Dresden
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Backroads Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AMA Techtel - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Dresden Compares to Places Its Size
Dresden's report card score is in the bottom 21% and its connectivity index is in the top 22%.
| Measure | Dresden | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Navarro County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 20.0% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 100 Mbps | bottom 7% | 1,003 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | top 27% | 6.4 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 15% | 10% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 93% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 24% | 85% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 50% | 53% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 45% | 68% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $87,756 | top 22% | $68,343 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 36% | 16% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Dresden, against 20.0% across Navarro County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Dresden are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $87,756 (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 Dresden
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dresden?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Dresden, TX.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dresden?
Backroads Broadband Fixed Wireless in Dresden, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
Backroads Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Dresden homes. Across the city, Backroads Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 82 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 40, with an average of 31 Mbps throughout the city.
AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless in Dresden, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
AMA Techtel offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Dresden homes. Across the city, AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Dresden, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Dresden homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Dresden, TX
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of Dresden homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dresden, TX
Availability:
18.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.8% of Dresden homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dresden, TX
Availability:
16.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.1% of Dresden 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 Dresden, TX
Availability:
16.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.1% of Dresden 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 Dresden?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Dresden, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dresden?
Windstream DSL in Dresden, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 100.0% of Dresden homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Dresden by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Dresden
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Dresden
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Dresden Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Dresden that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Blooming Grove has the most homes with fiber (65.3%) and Frost the fewest (58.5%); Dresden has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden (this page) | 298 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 5.5 | D | 56/100 |
| Blooming Grove | 1,449 | 65.3% | 1,287 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Frost | 1,120 | 58.5% | 638 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 56/100 |
| Purdon | 961 | 0.0% | 211 Mbps | 4.7 | D- | 48/100 |
| Dawson | 959 | 89.0% | 4,464 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Barry | 682 | 32.3% | 460 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 45/100 |
| Spring Hill | 618 | 2.1% | 255 Mbps | 6.2 | D+ | 44/100 |
| Drane | 607 | 0.0% | 275 Mbps | 4.8 | D | 30/100 |
| Pelham | 410 | 0.0% | 112 Mbps | 5.4 | D | 56/100 |
| Cryer Creek | 397 | 0.0% | 235 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 33/100 |
| Lone Cedar | 243 | 4.9% | 144 Mbps | 6.6 | C- | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dresden?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. 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 Dresden
| Backroads Broadband | 100 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Windstream | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AMA Techtel | 75 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Dresden Internet Providers
Based on 245 reviews from Texas internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Dresden residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nextlink wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.19 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Dresden.
At a national level, based on 1544 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Windstream is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.35 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dresden Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dresden, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dresden Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Backroads Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dresden
Based on data reported by Dresden ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Dresden. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 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 Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dresden Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | 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 | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Backroads Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dresden?
Of the providers in Dresden, customers rate Windstream the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dresden 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.
Windstream is rated 3.75 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Rise Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.27 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Dresden, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dresden
| ISP / Tech Type | Dresden Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | 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 | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Backroads Broadband | (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 Dresden?
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 Dresden is Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Dresden is Windstream.
- Windstream, Viasat, Nextlink, HughesNet, Backroads Broadband, and AMA Techtel has the broadest coverage in Dresden, 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.