Best Internet Providers in Govalle, Austin, TX
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Govalle, Austin, TX
Govalle has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Govalle.
Ranks compare Govalle with the 61 neighborhoods in Austin.
The Best Internet in Govalle, Austin, TX at a Glance
Govalle Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
GFiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Govalle ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Govalle, Austin, TX?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Govalle based on 458 Texas customer reviews, and Google Fiber 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Govalle?
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 Govalle, Austin
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- PCs for People - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Google Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- PCs for People - cable coverage map
How Govalle Compares to the Rest of Austin
Govalle's report card score is tied 19th of 61 and its connectivity index is tied 55th of 61.
| Measure | Govalle | Rank among neighborhoods in Austin | Austin | Travis County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.3% | Tied 23rd of 61 | 78.8% | 84.4% | 71.5% | 15 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 7,669 Mbps | 21st of 61 | 4,641 Mbps | 5,605 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | South Lamar and West Congress (8,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.5 | Tied 11th of 61 | 8.9 | 9 | 7.1 | Clarksville (11.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | Tied 29th of 61 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | North Lamar and River Dance at Steiner Ranch (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 45% | Tied 3rd of 61 | 27% | 30% | 15% | Downtown Austin and Zilker (48%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | Tied 59th of 61 | 98% | 98% | 96% | 14 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | Tied 53rd of 61 | 95% | 95% | 91% | Crestview (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | 54th of 61 | 82% | 84% | 76% | University Of Texas (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | Tied 44th of 61 | 89% | 89% | 81% | River Dance at Steiner Ranch and University Of Texas (100%) |
| Median household income | $131,251 | 10th of 61 | $115,367 | $116,257 | $93,246 | River Dance at Steiner Ranch ($221,687) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | 57th of 61 | 16% | 16% | 16% | University Of Texas (90%) |
Fiber reaches 99.3% of homes in Govalle, against 78.8% across Austin and 84.4% across Travis County. Households in Govalle are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 45% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $131,251 (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 Govalle
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Govalle?
Google Fiber in Govalle, Austin, TX
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 94.8% of Govalle homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Govalle, Austin, TX
Availability:
88.2%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 88.2% of Govalle homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Govalle, Austin, TX
Availability:
78.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 78.6% of Govalle homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Govalle, Austin, TX
Availability:
78.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 78.6% of Govalle homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Govalle, Austin, TX
Availability:
12.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 12.2% of Govalle homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Govalle?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Govalle, Austin, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Govalle homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
PCs for People Fixed Wireless in Govalle, Austin, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
PCs for People offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Govalle homes. Across the neighborhood, PCs for People Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Govalle, Austin, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
292 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Govalle homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 292 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 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Govalle, Austin, TX
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Govalle homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Govalle, Austin, TX
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Govalle homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Govalle, Austin, TX
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.7% of Govalle homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Govalle?
Spectrum Cable in Govalle, Austin, TX
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.7% of Govalle homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Govalle, Austin, TX
Availability:
14.8%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 14.8% of Govalle homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
PCs for People Cable in Govalle, Austin, TX
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
PCs for People offers Cable service to 4.2% of Govalle homes. Across the neighborhood, PCs for People Cable has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Govalle?
EarthLink DSL in Govalle, Austin, TX
Availability:
38.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 38.4% of Govalle homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 63 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 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Govalle from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Govalle, Austin, TX
Availability:
38.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 38.4% of Govalle homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 63 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 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Govalle from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Govalle Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Govalle that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Rosewood has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Montopolis the fewest (94.6%); Govalle has 99.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govalle (this page) | 4,319 | 99.3% | 7,669 Mbps | 10.5 | A | 46/100 |
| Montopolis | 14,718 | 94.6% | 6,446 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 67/100 |
| Pleasant Valley | 12,814 | 94.9% | 6,612 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 44/100 |
| Riverside | 12,741 | 99.5% | 7,596 Mbps | 10.4 | A+ | 64/100 |
| Martin Luther King | 12,572 | 95.1% | 7,168 Mbps | 10.3 | A | 67/100 |
| Rmma | 7,858 | 94.8% | 6,393 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 77/100 |
| Upper Boggy Creek | 7,009 | 97.9% | 7,761 Mbps | 10 | A | 78/100 |
| East Cesar Chavez | 5,890 | 100.0% | 6,650 Mbps | 10.1 | A+ | 65/100 |
| Central East Austin | 5,109 | 100.0% | 7,220 Mbps | 10 | A+ | 75/100 |
| Rosewood | 4,569 | 100.0% | 6,786 Mbps | 10.6 | A+ | 61/100 |
| Holly | 3,617 | 100.0% | 7,120 Mbps | 10.8 | A+ | 66/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Govalle?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by EarthLink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Google Fiber 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 Govalle
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| PCs for People | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Govalle Internet Providers
Based on 458 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Govalle residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.97 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Govalle.
At a national level, based on 4404 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Govalle Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Govalle, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Govalle Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (15) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Govalle
Based on data reported by Govalle ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Govalle. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 EarthLink. This indicates EarthLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Govalle Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) |  (15) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Govalle?
Of the providers in Govalle, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Govalle 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.
EarthLink is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.97 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Govalle, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Govalle
| ISP / Tech Type | Govalle Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (15) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
A Austin, TX Customer
AT&T Fixed Wireless
April 29, 2026 A Austin, TX Customer
AT&T DSL
April 26, 2023 I'm stuck with my provider because I pay for a bundle which includes internet, cable and cell service and cell installations plans. While I'm not 100% happy with their services and pricing, I would have to make major changes on all of the above if deciding to go with another carrier. I feel as if I am paying way too much for internet. I'm open to suggestions.
A Austin, TX Customer
Spectrum Cable
April 11, 2023 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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Govalle?
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 Govalle is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, EarthLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Govalle is EarthLink.
- Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, PCs for People, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Govalle, 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.