Best Internet Providers in Fate, TX
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fate, TX
Fate has 12 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.
Ranks compare Fate with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Fate, TX at a Glance
Fate Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Peoples
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Fate ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fate, TX?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Fate based on 503 Texas customer reviews, and Peoples Telecom 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 Fate?
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 Fate
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- Peoples - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Peoples - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Point Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wi-Five - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Peoples - dsl coverage map
- Point Broadband - fiber coverage map
How Fate Compares to Places Its Size
Fate's report card score is in the top 8% and its connectivity index is in the top 1%.
| Measure | Fate | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Rockwall County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.9% | top 30% | 94.6% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,329 Mbps | top 39% | 4,382 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 12.1 | top 1% | 11.6 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.5 | top 3% | 3.1 | 2.8 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | top 20% | 20% | 15% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 3% | 99% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 99% | top 1% | 98% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 94% | top 1% | 90% | 74% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 96% | top 2% | 94% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $147,319 | top 12% | $143,311 | $92,311 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 13% | 17% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 93.9% of homes in Fate, against 94.6% across Rockwall County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Fate are larger than the US average (3.5 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $147,319 (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 Fate
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fate?
EarthLink Fiber in Fate, TX
Availability:
80.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,796 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 80.2% of Fate homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,796 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:
80.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,796 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 80.2% of Fate homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,796 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 lower 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:
29.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers Fiber service to 29.2% of Fate homes. Across the city, Peoples Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Fate, TX
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 8.1% of Fate homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Fate, TX
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
5,175 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 5,175 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 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:
(16)
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 Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fate?
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Fate, TX
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(3)
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:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
169 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Fate homes. Across the city, Peoples Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 169 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 31 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fate, TX
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
213 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Fate homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 213 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Fate, TX
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
58 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 58 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Fate, TX
Availability:
83.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
495 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.4% of Fate homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 495 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fate, TX
Availability:
79.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.3% of Fate homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fate, TX
Availability:
79.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.3% of Fate homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fate, TX
Availability:
78.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.2% 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 39 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fate?
Optimum Cable in Fate, TX
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(223)
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:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 1.2% of Fate homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fate?
EarthLink DSL in Fate, TX
Availability:
54.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 54.1% of Fate homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 63 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Fate from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Fate, TX
Availability:
54.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 54.1% of Fate homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 63 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.
Internet in Fate by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fate has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Fate
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Fate
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75132 | 1,717 | 98.5% | 2,811 Mbps | 11.3 | A | 95/100 |
How Fate Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Fate that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Rowlett has the most homes with fiber (99.2%) and Nevada the fewest (88.1%); Fate has 93.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fate (this page) | 16,581 | 93.9% | 3,329 Mbps | 12.1 | A- | 96/100 |
| Rowlett | 63,010 | 99.2% | 6,965 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 90/100 |
| Rockwall | 51,923 | 94.4% | 4,507 Mbps | 12.2 | A- | 93/100 |
| Royse City | 27,091 | 94.1% | 4,023 Mbps | 10.4 | A- | 82/100 |
| Heath | 11,170 | 92.9% | 4,455 Mbps | 12 | A- | 93/100 |
| Lavon | 6,082 | 93.7% | 6,215 Mbps | 10.6 | A | 86/100 |
| Nevada | 5,724 | 88.1% | 4,234 Mbps | 9.6 | A- | 66/100 |
| Josephine | 4,486 | 95.2% | 3,033 Mbps | 9.8 | A- | 70/100 |
| McLendon-Chisholm | 3,510 | 97.7% | 3,090 Mbps | 14.2 | A | 93/100 |
| Union Valley | 552 | 79.7% | 4,021 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Copeville | 365 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 14 | A+ | 57/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fate?
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, 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 Fate
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Point Broadband | 1,000 |
| Peoples Telecom | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Wi-Five | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Fate Internet Providers
Based on 503 reviews from Texas internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Fate residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.63 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in Texas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 96.8% coverage in Fate.
At a national level, based on 4529 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Peoples Telecom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.83 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fate Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fate, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fate Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Peoples | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fate
Based on data reported by Fate ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Fate. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,199 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, 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 | Fate Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Peoples | (0) |  (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fate?
Of the providers in Fate, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fate 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 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher 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 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Peoples | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
A Royse City, TX Customer
Optimum Cable
May 26, 2026 AD
AT&T Fiber
January 10, 2023 It is somehow affordable. We pay around $40-$50 per month i just forgot the exact amount. It is already unlimited and i think it is more than 100mbps which is enough for us. Also stable and seldom that we encounter problem. We are also satisfied with their customer service.
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
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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 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 Fate is AT&T.
- Viasat, Point Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fate, available to 99.1% 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.