Best Internet Providers in Foster, TX
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Foster, TX
Foster has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Foster.
Ranks compare Foster with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Foster, TX at a Glance
Foster Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
TWN Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Foster ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Foster, TX?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Foster based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Foster, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 41.88% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Foster?
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 Foster
- Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative - fixed wireless coverage map
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- TWN Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Telespan - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Foster Compares to Places Its Size
Foster's report card score is in the top 38% and its connectivity index is in the top 10%.
| Measure | Foster | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Terry County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 65.0% | bottom 47% | 98.1% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,098 Mbps | top 35% | 1,765 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.7 | top 25% | 9.8 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 4.2 | top 1% | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 5% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 93% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 15% | 90% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | top 39% | 59% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | bottom 38% | 55% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $77,606 | top 36% | $53,046 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 16% | 11% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 65.0% of homes in Foster, against 98.1% across Terry County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Foster are larger than the US average (4.2 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $77,606 (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 Foster
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Foster?
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Foster, TX
Availability:
65.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 65.0% of Foster homes. Across the city, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Foster, TX
Availability:
13.7%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 13.7% of Foster homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Foster, TX
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 6.0% of Foster homes. Across the city, Optimum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Foster?
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Foster, TX
Availability:
73.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.5% of Foster homes. Across the city, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Foster, TX
Availability:
73.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.5% of Foster homes. Across the city, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Foster, TX
Availability:
41.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.9% of Foster homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Foster, TX
Availability:
37.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.6% of Foster homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Foster, TX
Availability:
37.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.6% of Foster homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Telespan Fixed Wireless in Foster, TX
Availability:
35.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Telespan offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.9% of Foster homes. Across the city, Telespan Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Foster, TX
Availability:
24.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.8% of Foster homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Foster?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Foster, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Foster?
Windstream DSL in Foster, TX
Availability:
10.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
158 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 10.3% of Foster homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 158 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Foster from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Foster by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Foster
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Foster
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Foster Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Foster that have their own pages are all within 23 miles. Among them, Brownfield has the most homes with fiber (99.1%) and Seagraves the fewest (69.0%); Foster has 65.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster (this page) | 117 | 65.0% | 1,098 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Brownfield | 10,269 | 99.1% | 1,802 Mbps | 10.2 | A- | 36/100 |
| Seagraves | 3,603 | 69.0% | 1,438 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Meadow | 898 | 95.7% | 1,706 Mbps | 9.3 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Loop | 709 | 60.4% | 754 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 60/100 |
| Wellman | 352 | 96.3% | 1,284 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 61/100 |
| Welch | 340 | 95.0% | 1,440 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Johnson | 76 | 85.5% | 1,137 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 51/100 |
| New Moore | 65 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Gomez | 59 | 79.7% | 1,128 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 51/100 |
| Mungerville | 54 | 90.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 52/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Foster?
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, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative 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 Foster
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Telespan | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| TWN Communications | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Foster Internet Providers
Based on 275 reviews from Texas internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Foster residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative wins for second-place in Texas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 73.5% coverage in Foster.
At a national level, based on 2612 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Foster Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Foster, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Foster Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Telespan | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Foster
Based on data reported by Foster ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Foster. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 895 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Foster Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Telespan | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Foster?
Of the providers in Foster, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Foster 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.
Verizon is rated 3.88 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Foster, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Foster
| ISP / Tech Type | Foster Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Telespan | (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 Foster?
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 Foster is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative. 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 Foster is Verizon.
- Viasat, TWN Communications, Poka Lambro Telephone Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Foster, available to 73.5% 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.