10 Best Internet Providers in Harlingen, TX
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Harlingen ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,131 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 10 |
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Real Harlingen Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Harlingen has 10 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 Harlingen.
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Harlingen has 10 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 Harlingen.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Harlingen, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Harlingen ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Harlingen, TX?
EarthLink is the best internet provider in Harlingen based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Harlingen, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 81.28% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Harlingen, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Harlingen
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Harlingen Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Harlingen Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 413 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Harlingen 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 3.96 out of 5 stars and 86.8% coverage in Harlingen.
At a national level, based on 3891 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, MetroNet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.13 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Harlingen?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Harlingen?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Harlingen, the fastest internet in the city comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Harlingen
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| VTX1 Companies | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Harlingen
| ISP / Tech Type | Harlingen Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Harlingen ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Harlingen. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 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 Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Harlingen?
Texas 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 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Harlingen customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Harlingen, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Harlingen
| ISP / Tech Type | Harlingen Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Gigabit Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartcom Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Harlingen 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 Harlingen below, including the metrics used and how Harlingen compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Harlingen | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Harlingen that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 57.98% | 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. | 2,131 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 Harlingen. | 7.8 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.9 | 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. | 10% | 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. | 91% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 79% | 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. | 60% | 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. | 61% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Harlingen ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Harlingen is B, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Harlingen is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Harlingen have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Harlingen 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.
79% of Harlingen households have an internet connection despite having 99.12% availability. 60% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 60% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Harlingen 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 Harlingen?
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
How Much Speed does a Harlingen Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Harlingen is 2.9, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Harlingen's average household income is $56,860 which is much lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and 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.
Harlingen also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Harlingen has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Harlingen households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 71% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Harlingen?
MetroNet Fiber in Harlingen, TX
Availability:
40.6%
Customer Rating:
(39)
Avg. Download Speed
2,041 Mbps
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 40.6% of Harlingen homes. Across the city, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,041 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,120 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for MetroNet Fiber.
Smartcom Telephone Fiber in Harlingen, TX
Availability:
13.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Smartcom Telephone offers Fiber service to 13.1% of Harlingen homes. Across the city, Smartcom Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Harlingen, TX
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,027 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 7.6% of Harlingen homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,027 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 Harlingen from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Harlingen, TX
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,027 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 7.6% of Harlingen homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,027 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Harlingen from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Gigabit Fiber in Harlingen, TX
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
471 Mbps
Gigabit Fiber offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Harlingen homes. Across the city, Gigabit Fiber has speeds up to 471 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Gigabit Fiber.
VTX1 Companies Fiber in Harlingen, TX
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fiber service to 3.4% of Harlingen homes. Across the city, VTX1 Companies Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Harlingen, TX
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.0% of Harlingen homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Harlingen, TX
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Harlingen homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Harlingen?
Spectrum Cable in Harlingen, TX
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 96.6% of Harlingen homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Harlingen?
EarthLink DSL in Harlingen, TX
Availability:
56.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 56.9% of Harlingen homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 30 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Harlingen from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Harlingen, TX
Availability:
56.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 56.9% of Harlingen homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 30 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Harlingen from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Harlingen?
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in Harlingen, TX
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
396 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Harlingen homes. Across the city, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 396 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the city.
Gigabit Fiber Fixed Wireless in Harlingen, TX
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Gigabit Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Harlingen homes. Across the city, Gigabit Fiber Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Harlingen, TX
Availability:
86.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.8% of Harlingen homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Harlingen, TX
Availability:
76.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.6% of Harlingen homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Harlingen, TX
Availability:
64.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.4% of Harlingen homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Harlingen, TX
Availability:
64.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.4% of Harlingen homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Harlingen?
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 Harlingen is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Harlingen is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- VTX1 Companies, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Harlingen, 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 Harlingen compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Harlingen 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 Harlingen's B ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 95 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 94 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 94 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100