Best Internet Providers in Fentress, TX
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fentress, TX
Fentress has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Fentress.
Ranks compare Fentress with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Fentress, TX at a Glance
Fentress Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Rise Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
VTX1 Companies
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Fentress ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fentress, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Fentress based on Texas 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 Fentress, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 60.66% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fentress?
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 Fentress
- Rise Broadband - fiber coverage map
- VTX1 Companies - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Spry Air Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- GVTC - fixed wireless coverage map
How Fentress Compares to Places Its Size
Fentress's report card score is in the bottom 33% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 49%.
| Measure | Fentress | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Caldwell County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 64.4% | bottom 47% | 65.7% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 803 Mbps | bottom 29% | 1,519 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.6 | bottom 41% | 7.3 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 24% | top 6% | 11% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 41% | 90% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 16% | bottom 2% | 49% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | top 43% | 75% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $84,759 | top 26% | $74,813 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 17% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 64.4% of homes in Fentress, against 65.7% across Caldwell County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Fentress are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 24% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $84,759 (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 Fentress
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fentress?
Rise Broadband Fiber in Fentress, TX
Availability:
64.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fiber service to 64.4% of Fentress homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Fentress, TX
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 8.0% of Fentress homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fentress?
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in Fentress, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
383 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Fentress homes. Across the city, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 383 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fentress, TX
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
260 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Fentress homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 260 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fentress, TX
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.7% of Fentress homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Fentress, TX
Availability:
12.4%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.4% of Fentress homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Spry Air Fiber Fixed Wireless in Fentress, TX
Availability:
11.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Spry Air Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.4% of Fentress homes. Across the city, Spry Air Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
GVTC Fixed Wireless in Fentress, TX
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
GVTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Fentress homes. Across the city, GVTC 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 Fentress?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Fentress, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fentress?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Fentress, TX.
Internet in Fentress by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fentress has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Fentress
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Fentress
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78622 | 301 | 100.0% | 1,034 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 36/100 |
How Fentress Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Fentress that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Martindale has the most homes with fiber (95.1%) and Redwood the fewest (7.6%); Fentress has 64.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fentress (this page) | 638 | 64.4% | 803 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Lockhart | 17,652 | 81.7% | 1,586 Mbps | 9.5 | B | 65/100 |
| Luling | 7,161 | 80.0% | 891 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Kingsbury | 3,286 | 70.3% | 835 Mbps | 7.5 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Martindale | 2,766 | 95.1% | 5,584 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Maxwell | 2,228 | 34.7% | 2,785 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Redwood | 1,391 | 7.6% | 1,017 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 64/100 |
| Staples | 662 | 14.1% | 1,152 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 54/100 |
| Prairie Lea | 531 | 71.0% | 844 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 41/100 |
| Reedville | 528 | 94.9% | 3,260 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 52/100 |
| Stairtown | 164 | 0.6% | 404 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 46/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fentress?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Rise Broadband 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 Fentress
| Hotwire Communications | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Rise Broadband | 1,000 |
| VTX1 Companies | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Spry Air Fiber | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| GVTC | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Fentress Internet Providers
Based on 67 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Fentress residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 99.4% coverage in Fentress.
At a national level, based on 1202 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fentress Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fentress, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fentress Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GVTC | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fentress
Based on data reported by Fentress ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Rise Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Fentress. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 843 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fentress Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GVTC | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fentress?
Of the providers in Fentress, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fentress 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.97 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Fentress, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fentress
| ISP / Tech Type | Fentress Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GVTC | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spry Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
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
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Fentress?
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 Fentress is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Rise Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Fentress is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- VTX1 Companies, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fentress, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.