Best Internet Providers in Howe, TX
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Howe, TX
Howe has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Howe.
Ranks compare Howe with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Howe, TX at a Glance
Howe Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Grayson Collin Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Howe ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Howe, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Howe 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 Howe, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 45.61% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Howe?
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 Howe
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Grayson Collin Communications - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- ElektraFi - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- TekWav - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- 360 Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Howe Compares to Places Its Size
Howe's report card score is in the top 46% and its connectivity index is in the top 30%.
| Measure | Howe | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Grayson County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 52.6% | bottom 36% | 69.3% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,213 Mbps | bottom 44% | 4,238 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | top 17% | 7.8 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | top 4% | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 13% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 44% | 90% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | top 38% | 67% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | top 30% | 76% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $83,023 | top 36% | $80,765 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 12% | 14% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 52.6% of homes in Howe, against 69.3% across Grayson County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Howe are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,023 (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 Howe
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Howe?
Grayson Collin Communications Fiber in Howe, TX
Availability:
48.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Grayson Collin Communications offers Fiber service to 48.9% of Howe homes. Across the city, Grayson Collin Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Howe, TX
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 2.9% of Howe homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Howe?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Howe, TX
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Howe homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city.
TekWav Fixed Wireless in Howe, TX
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
99 Mbps
TekWav offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Howe homes. Across the city, TekWav Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 99 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Howe, TX
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
398 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Howe homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 398 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 100, with an average of 99 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Howe, TX
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
211 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.6% of Howe homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 211 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
ElektraFi Fixed Wireless in Howe, TX
Availability:
61.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
370 Mbps
ElektraFi offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.5% of Howe homes. Across the city, ElektraFi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 370 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 60, with an average of 56 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Howe, TX
Availability:
45.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.6% of Howe homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
360 Communications Fixed Wireless in Howe, TX
Availability:
38.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
360 Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.2% of Howe homes. Across the city, 360 Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 6.0, with an average of 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Howe, TX
Availability:
25.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.3% of Howe homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Howe, TX
Availability:
25.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.3% of Howe homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Howe?
Sparklight Cable in Howe, TX
Availability:
83.8%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 83.8% of Howe homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Howe?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Howe, TX.
Internet in Howe by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Howe has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Howe
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Howe
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75459 | 5,649 | 48.8% | 1,139 Mbps | 7 | C+ | 57/100 |
How Howe Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Howe that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Van Alstyne has the most homes with fiber (98.7%) and Tom Bean the fewest (33.1%); Howe has 52.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howe (this page) | 5,120 | 52.6% | 1,213 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 60/100 |
| Sherman | 48,837 | 80.8% | 5,822 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Van Alstyne | 8,377 | 98.7% | 4,408 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 81/100 |
| Gunter | 3,572 | 63.8% | 3,891 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 81/100 |
| Tom Bean | 1,144 | 33.1% | 1,611 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 51/100 |
| White Mound | 757 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Cannon | 709 | 100.0% | 1,934 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 37/100 |
| Dorchester | 516 | 20.5% | 749 Mbps | 5.2 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Luella | 188 | 100.0% | 6,713 Mbps | 9.4 | A+ | 67/100 |
| Kentuckytown | 144 | 0.0% | 492 Mbps | 6.8 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Elmont | 28 | 100.0% | 2,429 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 90/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Howe?
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, Grayson Collin Communications and Sparklight 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 Howe
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Grayson Collin Communications | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 400 |
| ElektraFi | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| TekWav | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| 360 Communications | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Howe Internet Providers
Based on 267 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Howe 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 92.6% coverage in Howe.
At a national level, based on 2362 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 Howe Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Howe, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Howe Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Grayson Collin Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TekWav | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Howe
Based on data reported by Howe ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Grayson Collin Communications and Sparklight. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Howe. 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.
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 Type | Howe Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Grayson Collin Communications | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TekWav | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Howe?
Of the providers in Howe, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Howe 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 Howe, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Howe
| ISP / Tech Type | Howe Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Grayson Collin Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TekWav | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (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 Howe?
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 Howe is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Grayson Collin Communications and Sparklight. 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 Howe is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Howe, available to 99.3% 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.