Best Internet Providers in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Far Southside has 10 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Far Southside.
Ranks compare Far Southside with the 13 neighborhoods in Abilene.
The Best Internet in Far Southside, Abilene, TX at a Glance
Far Southside Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Taylor Telecom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Taylor Electric Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Far Southside ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Far Southside, Abilene, TX?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Far Southside based on 323 Texas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Far Southside?
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 Far Southside, Abilene
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Taylor Telecom - fiber coverage map
- Taylor Electric Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Far Southside Compares to the Rest of Abilene
Far Southside's report card score is 6th of 13 and its connectivity index is 1st of 13.
| Measure | Far Southside | Rank among neighborhoods in Abilene | Abilene | Taylor County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.5% | 9th of 13 | 96.6% | 94.6% | 71.5% | Chimney Rock Area and Elmwood Area and 2 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,149 Mbps | 5th of 13 | 2,632 Mbps | 2,542 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Sears Park Area (4,077 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.1 | Tied 3rd of 13 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 7.1 | Over Place Area and River Oaks-Brookhollow (10.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | 2nd of 13 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Westwood Richland (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | 1st of 13 | 9% | 9% | 15% | Leads; next is Cobb Park Area (14%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 3rd of 13 | 95% | 95% | 96% | Westwood Richland (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 98% | 1st of 13 | 92% | 92% | 91% | Leads; next is Abilene Heights Area (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | Tied 1st of 13 | 75% | 76% | 76% | Tied with Park Central Area |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | Tied 2nd of 13 | 75% | 76% | 81% | Abilene Heights Area (91%) |
| Median household income | $99,856 | 2nd of 13 | $72,809 | $75,966 | $93,246 | Chimney Rock Area ($125,387) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 8th of 13 | 19% | 19% | 16% | Abilene Heights Area (57%) |
Fiber reaches 98.5% of homes in Far Southside, against 96.6% across Abilene and 94.6% across Taylor County. Households in Far Southside 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 $99,856 (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 Far Southside
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Far Southside?
Metronet Fiber in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
2,649 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 97.4% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,649 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,120 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Metronet Fiber.
Taylor Telecom Fiber in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Availability:
71.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Taylor Telecom offers Fiber service to 71.6% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, Taylor Telecom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Taylor Electric Cooperative Fiber in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Availability:
57.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Taylor Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 57.2% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, Taylor Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Availability:
25.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 25.7% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Availability:
25.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 25.7% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Availability:
23.6%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 23.6% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Far Southside?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 10.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
298 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 298 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 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 neighborhood.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
464 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 464 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 100, with an average of 95 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.7% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 53 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.7% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 53 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Far Southside?
Optimum Cable in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Far Southside?
EarthLink DSL in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Availability:
9.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 9.6% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Availability:
9.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 9.6% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
How Far Southside Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Far Southside that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Westwood Richland has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Over Place Area the fewest (79.2%); Far Southside has 98.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far Southside (this page) | 5,416 | 98.5% | 3,149 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 85/100 |
| Park Central Area | 7,669 | 98.9% | 2,496 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 60/100 |
| Elmwood Area | 6,725 | 100.0% | 2,415 Mbps | 9.2 | A | 52/100 |
| Chimney Rock Area | 4,600 | 100.0% | 1,501 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 65/100 |
| Westwood Richland | 4,551 | 100.0% | 3,953 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 64/100 |
| Cobb Park Area | 4,479 | 98.9% | 2,699 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 44/100 |
| Sears Park Area | 4,205 | 99.6% | 4,077 Mbps | 9.9 | A | 32/100 |
| North College | 4,123 | 89.5% | 2,239 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Sayles Boulevard Area | 4,028 | 99.8% | 2,965 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 39/100 |
| Over Place Area | 3,263 | 79.2% | 3,391 Mbps | 10.7 | B+ | 40/100 |
| River Oaks-Brookhollow | 3,236 | 100.0% | 3,154 Mbps | 10.7 | A | 74/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Far Southside?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Metronet 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 Far Southside
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Taylor Telecom | 1,000 |
| Taylor Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Far Southside Internet Providers
Based on 323 reviews from Texas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Far Southside residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.63 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 96.5% coverage in Far Southside.
At a national level, based on 2618 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 Far Southside Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Far Southside, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Far Southside Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (3) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Electric Cooperative | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Telecom | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Far Southside
Based on data reported by Far Southside ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Far Southside. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,649 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Far Southside Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (3) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Electric Cooperative | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Telecom | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Far Southside?
Of the providers in Far Southside, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Far Southside 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.
AT&T is rated 3.50 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Far Southside, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Far Southside
| ISP / Tech Type | Far Southside Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Electric Cooperative | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Telecom | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (3) | (24) | (76) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
A Abilene, TX Customer
Metronet Fiber
April 08, 2025 Robyn B
Taylor Electric Cooperative Fiber
January 20, 2025 The customer service is very good and always friendly. They answer the phones in a timely manner and I do not have to hold for a long period of time. Every time I have had an issue they have been very quick to come out and fix things. We had a hunter shoot down a line once and they came out the same day and replaced it. I have not had any issues with them at all. The speed does seem to vary from downstairs to upstairs using the WiFi but it is not to big a deal. We would stay with them if we ever moved and I had to pick another provider.
A Abilene, TX Customer
Metronet Fiber
November 15, 2024 Sherry S.
Metronet Fiber
January 17, 2024 We have been mostly happy with our Vexus internet; however, we do experience a slight lag every evening between 7:30pm - 9:30pm. It isn’t bad enough to warrant a service call, but it is slightly annoying.
Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Far Southside?
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 Far Southside is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Far Southside is AT&T.
- Viasat, Verizon, Rise Broadband, Optimum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Far Southside, 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.