Best Internet Providers in Howland, TX
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Howland, TX
Howland has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Howland.
Ranks compare Howland with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Howland, TX at a Glance
Howland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Peoples
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
WiFires Communication
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Howland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Howland, TX?
Peoples Telecom is the best internet provider in Howland based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Peoples Telecom had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Howland, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Peoples Telecom is an option for 100.00% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Howland?
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 Howland
- Peoples - fixed wireless coverage map
- WiFires Communication - fixed wireless coverage map
- Peoples - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- 360 Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Peoples - dsl coverage map
How Howland Compares to Places Its Size
Howland's report card score is in the bottom 38% and its connectivity index is in the top 44%.
| Measure | Howland | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Lamar County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 9.2% | bottom 26% | 64.1% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 537 Mbps | bottom 21% | 2,427 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | top 18% | 7.8 | 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% | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 21% | top 9% | 9% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 93% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 84% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 39% | bottom 18% | 57% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 15% | 71% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $87,289 | top 22% | $70,466 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 14% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 9.2% of homes in Howland, against 64.1% across Lamar County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Howland are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $87,289 (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 Howland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Howland?
Peoples Fiber in Howland, TX
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers Fiber service to 9.2% of Howland homes. Across the city, Peoples Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Howland?
Peoples Fixed Wireless in Howland, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
491 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Howland homes. Across the city, Peoples Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 491 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 60 and as high as 60, with an average of 60 Mbps throughout the city.
WiFires Communication Fixed Wireless in Howland, TX
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
132 Mbps
WiFires Communication offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.3% of Howland homes. Across the city, WiFires Communication Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 132 Mbps, with speeds from 60 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 11 and as high as 50, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Howland, TX
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Howland homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Howland, TX
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.7% of Howland homes. Across the city, EarthLink 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 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Howland, TX
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.7% of Howland homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Howland, TX
Availability:
55.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.2% of Howland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
360 Communications Fixed Wireless in Howland, TX
Availability:
43.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
360 Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.7% of Howland homes. Across the city, 360 Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Howland, TX
Availability:
34.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
154 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.1% of Howland homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 154 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 100, with an average of 34 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Howland?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Howland, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Howland?
Peoples DSL in Howland, TX
Availability:
13.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers DSL service to 13.4% of Howland homes. Across the city, Peoples DSL has speeds up to 16 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 4.0, with an average of 1.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Howland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Howland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Howland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Howland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Howland that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Prattville has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Toco the fewest (0.0%); Howland has 9.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howland (this page) | 261 | 9.2% | 537 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 43/100 |
| Roxton | 811 | 82.2% | 914 Mbps | 8.3 | B- | 32/100 |
| Toco | 426 | 0.0% | 735 Mbps | 8 | C- | 35/100 |
| Biardstown | 315 | 3.5% | 726 Mbps | 8.2 | C | 38/100 |
| Mount Joy | 273 | 7.3% | 387 Mbps | 6.8 | C- | 45/100 |
| Enloe | 247 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 25/100 |
| Pacio | 226 | 30.1% | 393 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 39/100 |
| High | 202 | 15.8% | 581 Mbps | 6 | C- | 43/100 |
| Ben Franklin | 193 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 26/100 |
| Prattville | 160 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 25/100 |
| Lake Creek | 28 | 64.3% | 679 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 25/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Howland?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Peoples Telecom.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Howland
| Peoples Telecom | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| WiFires Communication | 500 |
| Nextlink | 400 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| 360 Communications | 30 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Howland Internet Providers
Based on 253 reviews from Texas internet customers, Peoples Telecom is the best internet service provider for Howland residents. Peoples Telecom was rated at an average of 4.83 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 90.0% coverage in Howland.
At a national level, based on 2251 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Peoples Telecom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.83 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Howland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Howland, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Howland Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WiFires Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Howland
Based on data reported by Howland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Peoples Telecom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Howland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 537 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Peoples Telecom. This indicates Peoples reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Howland Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples | (0) |  (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WiFires Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Howland?
Of the providers in Howland, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Howland 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. Peoples Telecom is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Howland, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Howland
| ISP / Tech Type | Howland Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WiFires Communication | (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 Howland?
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 Howland is Peoples.
- The fastest internet provider should be Peoples Telecom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Peoples Telecom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Howland is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Peoples Telecom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Howland, 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.