11 Best Internet Providers in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
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Far Southwest ISP Report Card | A- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 4,272 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real Far Southwest Customer Ratings | 1 |
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 Southwest has 11 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Far Southwest.
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Far Southwest has 11 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Far Southwest.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, 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 Southwest ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX?
Pathway is the best internet provider in Far Southwest based on Fort Worth customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Pathway had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Far Southwest, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Pathway is an option for 29.35% of the neighborhood.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Far Southwest, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Far Southwest
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Far Southwest Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Far Southwest Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Cirra Networks | (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 | ||
| Pathway | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 412 reviews from Fort Worth internet customers, Pathway is the best internet service provider for Far Southwest residents. Pathway was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Fort Worth, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 96.8% coverage in Far Southwest.
At a national level, based on 3758 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Cirra Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Far Southwest?
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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 Southwest?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Pathway. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Hotwire 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 Far Southwest
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Element8 | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Pathway | 50 Mbps | ||
| Cirra Networks | 50 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 50 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Far Southwest
| ISP / Tech Type | Far Southwest Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum |  (1) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Cirra Networks | (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 | ||
| Pathway | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Far Southwest ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Hotwire Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Far Southwest. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 Pathway. This indicates Pathway reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Far Southwest?
Fort Worth customers rate Pathway 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.
Pathway received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much 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 Far Southwest customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Far Southwest
| ISP / Tech Type | Far Southwest Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Cirra Networks | (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 | ||
| Pathway | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Far Southwest 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 Southwest below, including the metrics used and how Far Southwest compares to the rest of Fort Worth and nation.
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Far Southwest | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Far Southwest that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 88.75% | 83.81% | 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. | 4,272 Mbps | 4,046 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 Southwest. | 9.3 | 8.7 | 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. | 2.7 | 2.9 | 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% | 12% | 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. | 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. | 89% | 75% | 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. | 89% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Far Southwest ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Far Southwest is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Far Southwest is high with a score of 89 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Far Southwest have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Far Southwest 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 Southwest households have an internet connection despite having 99.79% availability. 89% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 1% 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 89% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 89% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Far Southwest 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 Southwest?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
How Much Speed does a Far Southwest Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Far Southwest is 2.7, which is smaller than the Fort Worth average of 2.9 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Far Southwest's average household income is $135,840 which is much higher than the Fort Worth average of $83,452 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.
Far Southwest also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Fort Worth average of 17%. Additionally, 16% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 12% of residents in Fort Worth who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Far Southwest has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Far Southwest households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 93% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% 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 Southwest?
EarthLink Fiber in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,761 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 84.8% of Far Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,761 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 Far Southwest from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,761 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 84.8% of Far Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,761 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 Far Southwest from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
Availability:
51.2%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 51.2% of Far Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Nextlink Fiber in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fiber service to 4.4% of Far Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Nextlink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Far Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Far Southwest?
Spectrum Cable in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 78.3% of Far Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Far Southwest?
EarthLink DSL in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
Availability:
54.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 54.7% of Far Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 66 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 14 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Far Southwest from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
Availability:
54.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 54.7% of Far Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 66 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 14 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Far Southwest from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Far Southwest?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
491 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Far Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Nextlink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 491 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 99 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.3% of Far Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Element8 Fixed Wireless in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
Availability:
73.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Element8 offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.7% of Far Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Element8 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
Availability:
60.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.1% of Far Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
Availability:
55.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.9% of Far Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Cirra Networks Fixed Wireless in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
Availability:
41.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Cirra Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.2% of Far Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Cirra Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
Availability:
36.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.1% of Far Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
Availability:
36.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.1% of Far Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Pathway Fixed Wireless in Far Southwest, Fort Worth, TX
Availability:
29.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
Pathway offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.3% of Far Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Pathway Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Far Southwest?
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 Southwest is Pathway.
- The fastest internet provider should be Hotwire Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Pathway may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Far Southwest is Pathway.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Far Southwest, 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 Southwest compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Far Southwest 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 Southwest's A- ISP Report Card and 89 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100