12 Best Internet Providers in Dripping Springs, TX
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Dripping Springs ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,871 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Dripping Springs 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.
Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs.
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Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Dripping Springs, 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 Dripping Springs ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dripping Springs, TX?
Hill Country Wireless & Technology is the highest-rated internet provider in Dripping Springs based on 426 Texas customer reviews, and Hill Country Wireless & Technology has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Dripping Springs, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Dripping Springs
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dripping Springs Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Dripping Springs Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (2) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Hill Country Wireless & Technology | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Anvil Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hillcountry Network Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 426 reviews from Texas internet customers, Hill Country Wireless & Technology is the best internet service provider for Dripping Springs residents. Hill Country Wireless & Technology was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 93.7% coverage in Dripping Springs.
At a national level, based on 3883 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hill Country Wireless & Technology is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dripping Springs?
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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 Dripping Springs?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Hill Country Wireless & Technology. 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 Dripping Springs
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Hotwire Communications | 2,500 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Hill Country Wireless & Technology | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Hillcountry Network Systems | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Anvil Communications | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dripping Springs
| ISP / Tech Type | Dripping Springs Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T |  (2) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Hill Country Wireless & Technology | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | 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 | ||
| Anvil Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hillcountry Network Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Dripping Springs ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Dripping Springs. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 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 Hill Country Wireless & Technology. This indicates Hill Country Wireless & Technology reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dripping Springs?
Texas customers rate Hill Country Wireless & Technology 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.
Hill Country Wireless & Technology received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Dripping Springs customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Dripping Springs, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dripping Springs
| ISP / Tech Type | Dripping Springs Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (2) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Hill Country Wireless & Technology | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Anvil Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hillcountry Network Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs below, including the metrics used and how Dripping Springs compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Dripping Springs | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Dripping Springs that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 42.71% | 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. | 1,871 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 Dripping Springs. | 8.2 | 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. | 2.9 | 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. | 35% | 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. | 99% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 96% | 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. | 79% | 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. | 79% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Dripping Springs ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Dripping Springs is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Dripping Springs is high with a score of 86 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Dripping Springs have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Dripping Springs 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.
96% of Dripping Springs households have an internet connection despite having 99.61% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 94 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
How Much Speed does a Dripping Springs Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Dripping Springs is 2.9, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Dripping Springs's average household income is $163,877 which is much 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.
Dripping Springs also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 35% 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 Dripping Springs has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Dripping Springs households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 97% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dripping Springs?
EarthLink Fiber in Dripping Springs, TX
Availability:
25.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
3,159 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 25.8% of Dripping Springs homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,159 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 Dripping Springs from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Dripping Springs, TX
Availability:
25.8%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
3,159 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 25.8% of Dripping Springs homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,159 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 Dripping Springs from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Dripping Springs, TX
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.5% of Dripping Springs homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Dripping Springs, TX
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 9.1% of Dripping Springs homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Dripping Springs, TX
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 4.4% of Dripping Springs homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dripping Springs?
Spectrum Cable in Dripping Springs, TX
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 92.8% of Dripping Springs homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dripping Springs?
EarthLink DSL in Dripping Springs, TX
Availability:
32.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 32.0% of Dripping Springs homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 50 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Dripping Springs from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Dripping Springs, TX
Availability:
32.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 32.0% of Dripping Springs homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 50 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Dripping Springs from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dripping Springs?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dripping Springs, TX
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of Dripping Springs homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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.
Hillcountry Network Systems Fixed Wireless in Dripping Springs, TX
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Hillcountry Network Systems offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Dripping Springs homes. Across the city, Hillcountry Network Systems Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Dripping Springs, TX
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
608 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Dripping Springs homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 608 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 254 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dripping Springs, TX
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.1% of Dripping Springs homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dripping Springs, TX
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.9% of Dripping Springs homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 73 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dripping Springs, TX
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.9% of Dripping Springs homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 73 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Spry Air Fiber Fixed Wireless in Dripping Springs, TX
Availability:
15.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Spry Air Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.0% of Dripping Springs homes. Across the city, Spry Air Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Hill Country Wireless & Technology Fixed Wireless in Dripping Springs, TX
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
305 Mbps
Hill Country Wireless & Technology offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.0% of Dripping Springs homes. Across the city, Hill Country Wireless & Technology Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 305 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 100, with an average of 63 Mbps throughout the city.
Anvil Communications Fixed Wireless in Dripping Springs, TX
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Anvil Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.6% of Dripping Springs homes. Across the city, Anvil Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Dripping Springs?
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 Dripping Springs is Hill Country Wireless & Technology.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Hill Country Wireless & Technology may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Dripping Springs is Hill Country Wireless & Technology.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dripping Springs, 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 Dripping Springs compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs's B ISP Report Card and 86 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100