5 Best Internet Providers in Galveston, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Galveston, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Galveston, TX?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Galveston, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Galveston

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Galveston Internet Providers

Based on 276 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Galveston residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.96 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.65 out of 5 stars and 97.9% coverage in Galveston.

At a national level, based on 4140 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Galveston?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Galveston

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Galveston

Based on data reported by Galveston 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 Galveston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,972 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 Galveston?

Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Galveston customers with an average price rating of 4.10 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Galveston, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Galveston

Galveston 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 Galveston below, including the metrics used and how Galveston compares to the rest of Texas and nation.

Galveston ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Galveston	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Galveston that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	59.28%	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.	3,557 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 Galveston.	6.1	7.8	6.8

 

Galveston Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Galveston	Texas	USA
	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.	2.1	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.	11%	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.	95%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	66%	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.	67%	74%	76%

Galveston ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Galveston is B, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Galveston is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Galveston have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Galveston 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.

91% of Galveston households have an internet connection despite having 98.31% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Galveston 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 Galveston?

How Much Speed does a Galveston Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Galveston is 2.1, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Galveston's average household income is $65,048 which is lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Galveston also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Galveston has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Galveston households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Galveston?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Galveston?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Galveston?

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 Galveston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• 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 Galveston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Galveston, 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 Galveston compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Galveston 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 Galveston's B ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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