Best Internet Providers in Fred, TX
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fred, TX
Fred has 5 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 Fred.
Ranks compare Fred with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Fred, TX at a Glance
Fred Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Fred ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fred, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Fred 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 Fred, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 82.31% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fred?
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.
How Fred Compares to Places Its Size
Fred's report card score is in the bottom 33% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 20%.
| Measure | Fred | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Tyler County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.2% | top 26% | 92.4% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 997 Mbps | bottom 27% | 995 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3 | bottom 8% | 4.2 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | top 8% | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 13% | 12% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 29% | 91% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 86% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 29% | bottom 3% | 36% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 58% | bottom 9% | 63% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,517 | bottom 48% | $59,195 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 17% | 9% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 96.2% of homes in Fred, against 92.4% across Tyler County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Fred are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,517 (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 Fred
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fred?
Spectrum Fiber in Fred, TX
Availability:
96.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 96.2% of Fred homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fred?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fred, TX
Availability:
82.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.3% of Fred homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fred, TX
Availability:
49.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
151 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.0% of Fred homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 151 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fred, TX
Availability:
32.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.8% of Fred homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fred, TX
Availability:
32.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.8% of Fred homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fred?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Fred, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fred?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Fred, TX.
Internet in Fred by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fred has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Fred
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Fred
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77616 | 794 | 96.2% | 992 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 32/100 |
How Fred Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Fred that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, Buna has the most homes with fiber (99.6%) and Silsbee the fewest (55.4%); Fred has 96.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred (this page) | 2,013 | 96.2% | 997 Mbps | 3 | C | 32/100 |
| Silsbee | 14,371 | 55.4% | 1,010 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 32/100 |
| Buna | 7,284 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 33/100 |
| Warren | 2,317 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Spurger | 1,404 | 99.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 29/100 |
| Fresenius | 1,325 | 85.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Hillister | 801 | 99.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Village Mills | 760 | 98.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 29/100 |
| Bleakwood | 495 | 99.2% | 992 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 21/100 |
| Lillard | 430 | 61.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 10/100 |
| Mount Union | 426 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 19/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fred?
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, Spectrum 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 Fred
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Fred. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Fred Internet Providers
Based on 429 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Fred 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 49.0% coverage in Fred.
At a national level, based on 4173 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 Fred Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fred, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fred Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fred
Based on data reported by Fred ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Fred. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Fred 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fred?
Of the providers in Fred, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fred 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 Fred, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fred
| ISP / Tech Type | Fred Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | 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 Fred?
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 Fred is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Fred is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fred, available to 96.2% 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.