Best Internet Providers in Hillcrest, TX
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hillcrest, TX
Hillcrest 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Hillcrest.
Ranks compare Hillcrest with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hillcrest, TX at a Glance
Hillcrest Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Hillcrest ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hillcrest, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hillcrest?
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 Hillcrest
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rural Telecommunications of America - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Skynet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Hillcrest Compares to Places Its Size
Hillcrest's report card score is in the top 1% and its connectivity index is in the top 28%.
| Measure | Hillcrest | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Brazoria County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 81.8% | 82.8% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,000 Mbps | top 6% | 4,715 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 11.4 | top 1% | 8.6 | 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% | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 15% | 12% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 86% | bottom 17% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 41% | 94% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | top 17% | 79% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 24% | 85% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $108,382 | top 8% | $111,990 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 17% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Hillcrest, against 81.8% across Brazoria County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Hillcrest are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $108,382 (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 Hillcrest
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hillcrest?
EarthLink Fiber in Hillcrest, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Hillcrest homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Hillcrest, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Hillcrest homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hillcrest?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Hillcrest, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Hillcrest homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless in Hillcrest, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Hillcrest homes. Across the city, Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hillcrest, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Hillcrest homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hillcrest, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
164 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Hillcrest homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 164 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Skynet Fixed Wireless in Hillcrest, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Skynet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Hillcrest homes. Across the city, Skynet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hillcrest, TX
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.9% of Hillcrest homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hillcrest, TX
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.9% of Hillcrest homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hillcrest?
XFINITY Cable in Hillcrest, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,534 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Hillcrest homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,534 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 125 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hillcrest?
EarthLink DSL in Hillcrest, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 100.0% of Hillcrest homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hillcrest from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Hillcrest, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 100.0% of Hillcrest homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Hillcrest from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Hillcrest by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hillcrest
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hillcrest
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Hillcrest Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hillcrest that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Santa Fe has the most homes with fiber (97.7%) and Webster the fewest (73.3%); Hillcrest has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest (this page) | 705 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 11.4 | A+ | 52/100 |
| League City | 108,142 | 95.6% | 6,773 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Friendswood | 55,513 | 94.6% | 5,395 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 90/100 |
| Alvin | 47,300 | 94.8% | 5,501 Mbps | 10.7 | A | 63/100 |
| Webster | 29,429 | 73.3% | 4,539 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Dickinson | 29,170 | 92.1% | 6,533 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Manvel | 24,373 | 95.6% | 5,320 Mbps | 9.8 | A | 84/100 |
| Santa Fe | 23,336 | 97.7% | 6,870 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 69/100 |
| Hitchcock | 8,355 | 89.8% | 6,383 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 57/100 |
| Iowa Colony | 6,936 | 88.3% | 5,528 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 96/100 |
| Liverpool | 2,086 | 97.5% | 7,931 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 52/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hillcrest?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Hillcrest
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Rise Broadband | 500 |
| Rural Telecommunications of America | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Skynet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Hillcrest. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Hillcrest Internet Providers
Based on 348 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hillcrest residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Hillcrest.
At a national level, based on 4622 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 Hillcrest Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hillcrest, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hillcrest Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hillcrest
Based on data reported by Hillcrest ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Hillcrest. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hillcrest Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hillcrest?
Of the providers in Hillcrest, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hillcrest 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Hillcrest, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hillcrest
| ISP / Tech Type | Hillcrest Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
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.
ISPReports User
Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hillcrest?
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 Hillcrest is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hillcrest is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, Skynet, Rural Telecommunications of America, Rise Broadband, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Hillcrest, 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.