Best Internet Providers in Galveston, TX
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Galveston, TX
Galveston has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Galveston.
Ranks compare Galveston with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Galveston, TX at a Glance
Galveston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
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AT&T
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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 Galveston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Galveston, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Galveston 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 Galveston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.02% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Galveston?
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 Galveston
How Galveston Compares to Places Its Size
Galveston's report card score is tied 564th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 701st of 749.
| Measure | Galveston | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Galveston County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 64.7% | 526th of 749 | 85.8% | 82.8% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,804 Mbps | 334th of 749 | 5,670 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | Tied 545th of 749 | 6.6 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | Tied 732nd of 749 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 446th of 749 | 12% | 15% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 431st of 749 | 97% | 96% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 516th of 749 | 94% | 92% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | Tied 707th of 749 | 80% | 74% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 594th of 749 | 84% | 80% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $62,949 | 671st of 749 | $107,711 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 297th of 749 | 17% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 64.7% of homes in Galveston, against 85.8% across Galveston County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Galveston are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $62,949 (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 Galveston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Galveston?
EarthLink Fiber in Galveston, TX
Availability:
64.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,892 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 64.7% of Galveston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,892 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 Galveston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Galveston, TX
Availability:
64.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,892 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 64.7% of Galveston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,892 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 Galveston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Galveston?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Galveston, TX
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Galveston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Galveston, TX
Availability:
67.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
247 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.0% of Galveston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 247 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Galveston, TX
Availability:
50.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.9% of Galveston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 64 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 Galveston, TX
Availability:
50.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.9% of Galveston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 64 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 Galveston?
XFINITY Cable in Galveston, TX
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,639 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.3% of Galveston homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,639 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 162 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Galveston?
EarthLink DSL in Galveston, TX
Availability:
74.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 74.3% of Galveston homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 14 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 1.9 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Galveston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Galveston, TX
Availability:
74.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 74.3% of Galveston homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 14 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 1.9 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Galveston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Galveston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 55.7% of homes in 77554 to 72.5% in 77551. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Galveston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Shore | 3,422 | 66.2% | 3,847 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 47/100 |
ZIP codes in Galveston
How Galveston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Galveston that have their own pages are all within 18 miles. Among them, Tiki Island has the most homes with fiber (99.6%) and Bolivar Peninsula the fewest (40.8%); Galveston has 64.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston (this page) | 53,562 | 64.7% | 3,804 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 47/100 |
| Texas City | 47,911 | 71.5% | 4,193 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 58/100 |
| Santa Fe | 23,336 | 97.7% | 6,870 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 69/100 |
| La Marque | 17,921 | 77.1% | 4,654 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Bacliff | 9,698 | 99.4% | 6,973 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 69/100 |
| Hitchcock | 8,355 | 89.8% | 6,383 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 57/100 |
| San Leon | 6,403 | 95.7% | 6,780 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 63/100 |
| Bolivar Peninsula | 2,290 | 40.8% | 1,042 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Bayou Vista | 1,776 | 99.3% | 5,000 Mbps | 8.8 | A | 57/100 |
| Tiki Island | 1,110 | 99.6% | 5,000 Mbps | 9 | A | 73/100 |
| Jamaica Beach | 1,083 | 61.4% | 3,751 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 76/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Galveston?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Galveston
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Galveston Internet Providers
Based on 336 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 3.97 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 67.0% coverage in Galveston.
At a national level, based on 4603 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 Galveston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Galveston, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Galveston Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (7) | (106) | (2379) | 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 |
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 3,249 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Galveston Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (7) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | 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 Galveston?
Of the providers in Galveston, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Galveston 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 Galveston, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Galveston
| ISP / Tech Type | Galveston 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (7) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | 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 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, XFINITY from Comcast 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, available to 98.3% 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.