5 Best Internet Providers in Goodwater, OK

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Above are the top 4 providers in Goodwater, OK 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 Goodwater, OK?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Goodwater based on 11 Oklahoma customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Goodwater, Oklahoma, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Goodwater

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

Based on 11 reviews from Oklahoma internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Goodwater residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.63 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. US Cellular wins for second-place in Oklahoma, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 97.5% coverage in Goodwater.

At a national level, based on 328 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 Goodwater?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, Pine Cellular and Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative 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 Goodwater

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Pine Cellular	1,000 Mbps
	Pine-Net	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Goodwater

Based on data reported by Goodwater ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Pine Cellular and Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Goodwater. 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.

Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Goodwater?

Oklahoma 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 4.88 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Goodwater customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Goodwater

Goodwater 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 Goodwater below, including the metrics used and how Goodwater compares to the rest of Oklahoma and nation.

Goodwater ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Goodwater	Oklahoma	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Goodwater that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.08%	70.92%	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.	991 Mbps	3,401 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 Goodwater.	3.4	8.2	6.8

 

Goodwater Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Goodwater	Oklahoma	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.	2.6	2.6	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.	5%	9%	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.	78%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	72%	88%	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.	35%	66%	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%	67%	76%

Goodwater ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Goodwater is C+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Goodwater is high with a score of 19 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Goodwater have done a very poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Goodwater 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.

72% of Goodwater households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 35% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 22% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 35% 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 Goodwater 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 Goodwater?

How Much Speed does a Goodwater Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Goodwater is 2.6, which is smaller than the Oklahoma average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Goodwater's average household income is $52,900 which is lower than the Oklahoma average of $72,520 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Goodwater also has 8% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Oklahoma average of 16%. Additionally, 5% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Oklahoma who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Goodwater has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Goodwater households are much more technology-disengaged. 78% of households have some sort of computing device, 57% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 75% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Goodwater?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Goodwater?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Goodwater?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Goodwater, OK.

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Goodwater?

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 Goodwater is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Pine Cellular and Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative. 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 Goodwater is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Pine-Net, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Goodwater, 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 Goodwater compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Goodwater 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 Goodwater's C+ ISP Report Card and 19 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.