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Best Internet Providers in Golinda, TX

All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Golinda has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL 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 Golinda.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber0.0%Falls County 39.2%bottom 22%
Average top speed320 MbpsFalls County 641 Mbpsbottom 14%
Providers64.8 at a typical addresstop 38%
Homes with internet76%Falls County 81%bottom 16%
ISP Report CardDscore 17 of 100bottom 18%
Connectivity index19/100Falls County 24/100bottom 10%

Ranks compare Golinda with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Golinda, TX at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Golinda ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestNextlinkUp to 500 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 3.97 out of 5 by its customers, available to 94.85% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Golinda Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Golinda.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Golinda residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

100.0%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Golinda.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Golinda residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

100.0%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Central Link Broadband

Central Link Broadband logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Golinda.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Golinda residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

100.0%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

94.8%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Golinda.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Golinda residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

94.8%

38 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Nextlink

Nextlink logo

Availability:

75.8%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(19)

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Price: $40.00 - $80.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Golinda.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Golinda residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

75.8%

381 Mbps

500 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

Windstream

Windstream logo

Availability:

13.4%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(99)

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1-866-558-4090 Price: Starting at $19.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Golinda.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Golinda residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

13.4%

20 Mbps

25 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(52)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Golinda residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Golinda ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Golinda, TX?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Golinda 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 Golinda, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 94.85% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Golinda?

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.

Golinda, TX map of internet availability

How Golinda Compares to Places Its Size

Golinda's report card score is in the bottom 18% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 10%.

Dscore 17 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 18%
19/100Falls County 24/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 10%
Measure Golinda Rank among US places under 1,000 people Falls County Texas US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 0.0% bottom 22% 39.2% 82.8% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 320 Mbps bottom 14% 641 Mbps 4,265 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 4.8 top 38% 5.8 8.1 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.5 top 40% 2.4 2.8 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 5% bottom 27% 9% 15% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 94% top 39% 90% 96% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 76% bottom 16% 81% 92% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 32% bottom 11% 40% 74% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 77% top 34% 70% 80% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $78,999 top 34% $63,679 $92,311 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 11% bottom 47% 13% 17% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Golinda, against 39.2% across Falls County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Golinda are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,999 (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 Golinda

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Golinda?

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

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

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Golinda, TX

EarthLink logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Golinda homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Golinda from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Golinda, TX

AT&T logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Golinda homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Golinda from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless in Golinda, TX

Central Link Broadband logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

Central Link Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Golinda homes. Across the city, Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 100 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. Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Golinda from Central Link Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Golinda, TX

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

94.8%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

38 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Golinda homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Golinda from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Golinda, TX

Nextlink logo

Availability:

75.8%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

Avg. Download Speed

381 Mbps

Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.8% of Golinda homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 381 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 81 Mbps throughout the city. Nextlink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Golinda from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Golinda?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Golinda?

Windstream DSL in Golinda, TX

Windstream logo

Availability:

13.4%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(52)

Avg. Download Speed

20 Mbps

Windstream offers DSL service to 13.4% of Golinda homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Golinda from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Golinda by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Golinda

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Golinda

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Golinda Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Golinda that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Hewitt has the most homes with fiber (89.5%) and Bruceville the fewest (0.0%); Golinda has 0.0%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Golinda (this page)621 0.0%320 Mbps4.8D19/100
Hewitt16,224 89.5%6,337 Mbps10.4A-85/100
Robinson13,095 87.2%7,095 Mbps10.1A-71/100
Lorena8,806 69.8%1,918 Mbps10.2B74/100
Bruceville2,168 0.0%935 Mbps8.5C-32/100
Chilton1,312 0.0%336 Mbps6.3D+28/100
Mooreville327 0.0%484 Mbps5.3D15/100
Rocky Hill241 0.0%320 Mbps6D+37/100
North Prairie182 0.0%462 Mbps5.9D+15/100
Cego180 0.0%484 Mbps4.7D15/100
Satin109 0.0%276 Mbps4.3D-16/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Golinda?

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, Nextlink 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 Golinda

Max Advertised Speed in Golinda, TX
Nextlink500
Central Link Broadband100
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
AT&T25
EarthLink25
HughesNet25
Windstream25

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Customer Ratings for Golinda Internet Providers

Based on 234 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Golinda residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.63 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Golinda.

At a national level, based on 1526 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 Golinda Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Golinda, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeGolinda OverallTexas OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (184)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (4)3.5 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (16)3 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (4)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Central Link BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Golinda

Based on data reported by Golinda ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 500 Mbps in Golinda. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 381 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 TypeGolinda SpeedTexas SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (184)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (4)3.5 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (16)2.5 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (4)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Central Link BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Golinda?

Of the providers in Golinda, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Golinda 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. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Golinda, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Golinda

ISP / Tech TypeGolinda AffordabilityTexas AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (4)3 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (184)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (16)3 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (4)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Central Link BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas

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Mike M

Spectrum Cable

1 of 5 stars November 10, 2026

Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Evelyn O.

Optimum Cable

1 of 5 stars November 05, 2026

It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Peoples Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 26, 2026

great service and great customer service

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Glen M

Brazos Communications Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 06, 2026

Great

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Paul West

Nortex Communications Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 06, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Golinda?

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 Golinda is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Golinda is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, Central Link Broadband, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Golinda, available to 100.0% 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.