9 Best Internet Providers in Gatesville, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Gatesville, 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 Gatesville, TX?

Nextlink is the best internet provider in Gatesville based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Nextlink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Gatesville, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Nextlink is an option for 90.90% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Gatesville

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

Based on 239 reviews from Texas internet customers, Nextlink is the best internet service provider for Gatesville residents. Nextlink was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Brightspeed wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 62.8% coverage in Gatesville.

At a national level, based on 2068 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gatesville?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Gatesville, the fastest internet in the city comes from Nextlink.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Nextlink	2,000 Mbps
	Brightspeed	1,000 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Altitude ISP	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AMA Techtel	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gatesville

Based on data reported by Gatesville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Gatesville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 788 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Nextlink. This indicates Nextlink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gatesville?

Texas customers rate Nextlink 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.

Nextlink received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Brightspeed is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Gatesville customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Gatesville

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

Gatesville ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Gatesville	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Gatesville that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	29.03%	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.	823 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 Gatesville.	5.3	7.8	6.8

 

Gatesville Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Gatesville	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.	2.4	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.	31%	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.	81%	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.	33%	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.	36%	74%	76%

Gatesville ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Gatesville is C-, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Gatesville is high with a score of 35 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Gatesville have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Gatesville 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.

81% of Gatesville households have an internet connection despite having 92.01% availability. 33% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 19% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 33% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 36% subscribe to it. A very low number of Gatesville 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 Gatesville?

How Much Speed does a Gatesville Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Gatesville is 2.4, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Gatesville's average household income is $66,205 which is lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and about average for 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.

Gatesville also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 31% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Gatesville has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Gatesville households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 56% 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 Gatesville?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gatesville?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Gatesville, TX.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gatesville?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gatesville?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Gatesville?

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 Gatesville is Nextlink.
• The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Nextlink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Gatesville is Nextlink.
• Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Gatesville, 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 Gatesville compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Gatesville 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 Gatesville's C- ISP Report Card and 35 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.