10 Best Internet Providers in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
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| Far Southside ISP Report Card | A- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,093 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 10 | |
| Real Far Southside Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
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.
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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.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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MetroNet
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Taylor Electric Cooperative
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Above are the top 4 providers in Far Southside, Abilene, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.
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?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Far Southside based on Abilene 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 Far Southside, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.00% of the neighborhood.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Far Southside, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Far Southside
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Far Southside Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Far Southside Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Optimum | (1) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Electric Cooperative | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Telecom | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans |
Based on 244 reviews from Abilene internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Far Southside residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.96 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Abilene, with 3.66 out of 5 stars and 88.2% coverage in Far Southside.
At a national level, based on 2303 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Far Southside?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the neighborhood, 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 Far Southside?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, 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, 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 Far Southside
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Taylor Telecom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Taylor Electric Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Far Southside
| ISP / Tech Type | Far Southside Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Taylor Electric Cooperative | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Telecom | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Far Southside ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Far Southside. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,481 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Far Southside?
Abilene customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Far Southside customers with an average price rating of 4.10 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Far Southside, Abilene, 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 | ||
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| Taylor Electric Cooperative | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Taylor Telecom | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans |
Far Southside 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 neighborhood 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 Far Southside below, including the metrics used and how Far Southside compares to the rest of Abilene and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Far Southside that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 95.40% | 96.20% | 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. | 2,093 Mbps | 2,381 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 Far Southside. | 9.2 | 8.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.8 | 2.5 | 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. | 16% | 9% | 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. | 98% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 99% | 91% | 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. | 86% | 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. | 86% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Far Southside ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Far Southside is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Far Southside is high with a score of 87 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Far Southside have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Far Southside ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.
99% of Far Southside households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 86% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 86% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Far Southside 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Far Southside?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
How Much Speed does a Far Southside Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Far Southside is 2.8, which is larger than the Abilene average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Far Southside's average household income is $90,137 which is much higher than the Abilene average of $71,146 and 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.
Far Southside also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Abilene average of 19%. Additionally, 16% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 9% of residents in Abilene who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Far Southside has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Far Southside households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Far Southside?
MetroNet Fiber in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 94.0% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,477 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 Electric Cooperative Fiber in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
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
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
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
Taylor Telecom Fiber in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Taylor Telecom offers Fiber service to 25.4% 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Far Southside?
Optimum Cable in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
Optimum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Far Southside?
EarthLink DSL in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
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
AT&T offers DSL service to 9.6% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Far Southside?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
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 72 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
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 300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
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
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
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.4% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Far Southside, Abilene, TX
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.4% of Far Southside homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Rise Broadband, HughesNet, Optimum, Verizon, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Far Southside, 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 Far Southside compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Far Southside 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 Far Southside's A- ISP Report Card and 87 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 92 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
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XFINITY Fiber
January 22, 2026 Xfinity internet service at my home has been consistently fast and reliable, easily handling streaming, gaming, and multiple devices without lag. Installation was quick, and the technician was professional and helpful. I appreciate the user-friendly app that allows me to monitor usage and reset the modem remotely when needed. While the pricing could be more competitive, the overall performance and stability make it a worthwhile investment.
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Charlene G
Spectrum Fiber
January 22, 2026 I have had my internet for the past 6 years. The price will sneak up over time so for the most part that is what I do not like. They are good about adding a discount to your account if you call at the right time to get your bill down. I was able to get my bill from 150 to 80 with the most recent discount. I currently have 12 devices connected to it, all in 4 different rooms in the house. I would think this is pretty good internet.
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Travis M.
Spectrum Cable
January 22, 2026 it is good. there is not much lag. the connection stays strong. spectrum's quality is good. i am impressed.
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Jacob H
VEXUS Fiber
January 21, 2026 The strengths of my internet provider lie largely in their promised vs. actual speeds, which are better than most I've tried. Most ISPs advertise the maximum theoretical speed of their connection - which I'd characterize as deceptive, given that essentially no connection ever reaches that speed. With Vexus, however, I'm closer than I have ever been. Despite being in a part of the country where connectivity is a bit of a desert, Vexus has managed to lay fiber and provide roughly 800-850 Mbps down for me on a 1 Gb connection. While that's still certainly not really "gigabit" internet, it brushes against that maximum speed much more regularly than any other ISP I've used.
For $65 a month, that feels like a steal. Vexus does use some of the same tricks (introductory pricing, etc.) as some other ISPs, but my price increases have been minimal over the past few years - and I'm getting a good enough deal that it feels like hardly an increase at all.
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