Best Internet Providers in El Gato, TX
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in El Gato, TX
El Gato has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 El Gato.
Ranks compare El Gato with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in El Gato, TX at a Glance
El Gato Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Twin
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 El Gato ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in El Gato, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in El Gato 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 El Gato, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 65.78% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in El Gato?
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 El Gato
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Twin - fixed wireless coverage map
- VTX1 Companies - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Smith Internet Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How El Gato Compares to Places Its Size
El Gato's report card score is in the bottom 44% and its connectivity index is in the top 15%.
| Measure | El Gato | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Hidalgo County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 35.4% | bottom 36% | 65.4% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 750 Mbps | bottom 27% | 3,240 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | top 19% | 8.3 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 4.1 | top 1% | 3.4 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | top 47% | 10% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 94% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 24% | 88% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 31% | 69% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | bottom 33% | 66% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $48,824 | bottom 14% | $59,632 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 27% | top 1% | 19% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 35.4% of homes in El Gato, against 65.4% across Hidalgo County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in El Gato are larger than the US average (4.1 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $48,824 (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 El Gato
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in El Gato?
Spectrum Fiber in El Gato, TX
Availability:
35.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 35.4% of El Gato homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in El Gato?
Twin Fixed Wireless in El Gato, TX
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Twin offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of El Gato homes. Across the city, Twin Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in El Gato, TX
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
385 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of El Gato homes. Across the city, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 385 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 49 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in El Gato, TX
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
168 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.3% of El Gato homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 168 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in El Gato, TX
Availability:
71.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.7% of El Gato homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in El Gato, TX
Availability:
71.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.7% of El Gato homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in El Gato, TX
Availability:
65.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.8% of El Gato homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Smith Internet Solutions Fixed Wireless in El Gato, TX
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Smith Internet Solutions offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.0% of El Gato homes. Across the city, Smith Internet Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in El Gato?
Spectrum Cable in El Gato, TX
Availability:
41.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 41.9% of El Gato homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in El Gato?
EarthLink DSL in El Gato, TX
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 4.4% of El Gato homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in El Gato, TX
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 4.4% of El Gato homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in El Gato by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in El Gato
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in El Gato
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How El Gato Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to El Gato that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Midway South has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Donna the fewest (35.7%); El Gato has 35.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Gato (this page) | 339 | 35.4% | 750 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 62/100 |
| Pharr | 79,367 | 46.2% | 2,505 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 66/100 |
| Weslaco | 61,132 | 84.5% | 5,730 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Donna | 47,489 | 35.7% | 1,851 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 44/100 |
| San Juan | 39,149 | 74.8% | 2,905 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Alamo | 34,539 | 62.5% | 2,872 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 62/100 |
| Hidalgo | 13,978 | 38.6% | 2,054 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 71/100 |
| Progreso | 5,454 | 99.0% | 4,971 Mbps | 9.5 | A | 29/100 |
| Midway South | 3,523 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 9.2 | A+ | 64/100 |
| Progreso Lakes | 572 | 81.6% | 4,814 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Midway North | 151 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 8 | A | 46/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in El Gato?
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, 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 El Gato
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Twin | 400 |
| VTX1 Companies | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Smith Internet Solutions | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for El Gato Internet Providers
Based on 429 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for El Gato 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 90.3% coverage in El Gato.
At a national level, based on 4173 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 El Gato Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in El Gato, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | El Gato 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Smith Internet Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Twin | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in El Gato
Based on data reported by El Gato ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in El Gato. 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 | El Gato 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Smith Internet Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Twin | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in El Gato?
Of the providers in El Gato, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in El Gato 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 El Gato, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in El Gato
| ISP / Tech Type | El Gato 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Smith Internet Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Twin | (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 El Gato?
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 El Gato is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be 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 El Gato is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- VTX1 Companies, Viasat, Twin, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in El Gato, available to 97.1% 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.