13 Best Internet Providers in Fate, TX
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Fate ISP Report Card | A- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,171 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Fate Customer Ratings | 4 |
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.
Fate has 13 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 Fate.
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Fate has 13 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 Fate.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Fate, 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 Fate ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fate, TX?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Fate based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Fate, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 96.82% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Fate, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Fate
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fate Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Fate Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Peoples | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband |  (2) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 448 reviews from Texas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Fate residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Peoples Telecom wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 98.9% coverage in Fate.
At a national level, based on 4021 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hotwire Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.70 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fate?
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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 Fate?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, 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 Fate
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Hotwire Communications | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Peoples Telecom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Point Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Element8 | 500 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Wi-Five | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fate
| ISP / Tech Type | Fate Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Peoples | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (2) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | 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 | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Fate ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hotwire Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Fate. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,705 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 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 Fate?
Texas customers rate AT&T 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.
AT&T received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Peoples Telecom is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Fate customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Fate, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fate
| ISP / Tech Type | Fate Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Peoples | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (2) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fate 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 Fate below, including the metrics used and how Fate compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fate that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 89.69% | 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. | 3,171 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 Fate. | 11.7 | 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. | 3.5 | 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. | 18% | 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. | 99% | 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. | 92% | 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. | 93% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fate ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Fate is A-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Fate is high with a score of 96 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Fate have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Fate 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.
99% of Fate households have an internet connection while having 99.14% availability. 92% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% 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 92% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 93% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Fate 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 Fate?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 92 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 94 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
How Much Speed does a Fate Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fate is 3.5, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Fate's average household income is $128,511 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.
Fate also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 18% 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 Fate has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Fate households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 95% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 99% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fate?
EarthLink Fiber in Fate, TX
Availability:
78.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
3,594 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 78.9% of Fate homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,594 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 Fate from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Fate, TX
Availability:
78.9%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
3,594 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 78.9% of Fate homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,594 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 Fate from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in Fate, TX
Availability:
34.0%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 34.0% of Fate homes. Across the city, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Peoples Fiber in Fate, TX
Availability:
8.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers Fiber service to 8.9% of Fate homes. Across the city, Peoples Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Fate, TX
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
4,705 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 7.5% of Fate homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,705 Mbps, with speeds from 2,500 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber.
Point Broadband Fiber in Fate, TX
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Fate homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fate?
Optimum Cable in Fate, TX
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 96.8% of Fate homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Fate, TX
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 1.2% of Fate homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fate?
EarthLink DSL in Fate, TX
Availability:
50.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 50.3% of Fate homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 64 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Fate from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Fate, TX
Availability:
50.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 50.3% of Fate homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 64 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Fate from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Peoples DSL in Fate, TX
Availability:
17.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers DSL service to 17.5% of Fate homes. Across the city, Peoples DSL has speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 8.0, with an average of 5.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fate?
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Fate, TX
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Fate homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Point Broadband Fixed Wireless.
Peoples Fixed Wireless in Fate, TX
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
185 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.9% of Fate homes. Across the city, Peoples Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 185 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 60, with an average of 34 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Fate, TX
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Fate homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Fate, TX
Availability:
85.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
476 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.3% of Fate homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 476 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 96 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fate, TX
Availability:
83.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.1% of Fate homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fate, TX
Availability:
82.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.8% of Fate homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fate, TX
Availability:
82.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.8% of Fate homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fate, TX
Availability:
57.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.6% of Fate homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Element8 Fixed Wireless in Fate, TX
Availability:
27.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Element8 offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.7% of Fate homes. Across the city, Element8 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Wi-Five Fixed Wireless in Fate, TX
Availability:
20.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Wi-Five offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.1% of Fate homes. Across the city, Wi-Five Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Fate?
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 Fate is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Hotwire Communications. 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 Fate is AT&T.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and Point Broadband has the broadest coverage in Fate, 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 Fate compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Fate 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 Fate's A- ISP Report Card and 96 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100