Best Internet Providers in Idalou, TX
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Idalou, TX
Idalou has 11 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 Idalou.
Ranks compare Idalou with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Idalou, TX at a Glance
Idalou Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
TWN Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Rise Broadband
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 Idalou ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Idalou, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Idalou 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 Idalou, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 55.13% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Idalou?
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 Idalou
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- South Plains - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- TWN Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Telespan - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fiber Wave - fixed wireless coverage map
How Idalou Compares to Places Its Size
Idalou's report card score is in the top 38% and its connectivity index is in the top 48%.
| Measure | Idalou | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Lubbock County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 77.2% | top 50% | 90.5% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,569 Mbps | top 48% | 3,678 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | top 28% | 10.5 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 8% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 36% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 33% | 90% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | bottom 47% | 75% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 43% | 78% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $65,514 | bottom 34% | $76,589 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 24% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 77.2% of homes in Idalou, against 90.5% across Lubbock County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Idalou are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,514 (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 Idalou
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Idalou?
Windstream Fiber in Idalou, TX
Availability:
71.1%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,980 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 71.1% of Idalou homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,980 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Idalou from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
South Plains Fiber in Idalou, TX
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
South Plains offers Fiber service to 6.1% of Idalou homes. Across the city, South Plains Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Idalou?
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Idalou, TX
Availability:
96.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.2% of Idalou homes. Across the city, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Idalou, TX
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
473 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Idalou homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 473 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 95 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Idalou, TX
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
160 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.1% of Idalou homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 160 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Idalou, TX
Availability:
55.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.1% of Idalou homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Telespan Fixed Wireless in Idalou, TX
Availability:
35.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
Telespan offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.3% of Idalou homes. Across the city, Telespan Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 40, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Idalou, TX
Availability:
23.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.9% of Idalou homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Idalou, TX
Availability:
23.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.9% of Idalou homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Fiber Wave Fixed Wireless in Idalou, TX
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Fiber Wave offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Idalou homes. Across the city, Fiber Wave Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Idalou?
Optimum Cable in Idalou, TX
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 70.7% of Idalou homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Idalou?
Windstream DSL in Idalou, TX
Availability:
75.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 75.4% of Idalou homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 67 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Idalou from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Idalou by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Idalou has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Idalou
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Idalou
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79329 | 3,222 | 77.0% | 1,615 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 49/100 |
How Idalou Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Idalou that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, Abernathy has the most homes with fiber (93.0%) and New Deal the fewest (51.4%); Idalou has 77.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idalou (this page) | 3,439 | 77.2% | 1,569 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 49/100 |
| Lubbock | 279,822 | 91.2% | 3,939 Mbps | 10.8 | A- | 59/100 |
| Abernathy | 3,317 | 93.0% | 1,791 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 41/100 |
| Ransom Canyon | 1,630 | 82.7% | 966 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 60/100 |
| New Deal | 1,479 | 51.4% | 860 Mbps | 7.5 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Lorenzo | 1,226 | 90.4% | 1,808 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Petersburg | 1,204 | 87.5% | 1,749 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 25/100 |
| Buffalo Springs | 454 | 45.8% | 940 Mbps | 7 | C | 63/100 |
| Estacado | 61 | 77.0% | 926 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 47/100 |
| Robertson | 61 | 100.0% | 1,115 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 51/100 |
| Savage | 41 | 100.0% | 1,415 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Idalou?
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, Windstream 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 Idalou
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| South Plains | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Rise Broadband | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Telespan | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Fiber Wave | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| TWN Communications | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Idalou Internet Providers
Based on 285 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Idalou 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 92.1% coverage in Idalou.
At a national level, based on 2629 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 Idalou Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Idalou, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Idalou Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Telespan | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fiber Wave | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Idalou
Based on data reported by Idalou ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Idalou. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,583 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 | Idalou 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | 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 | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Telespan | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fiber Wave | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Idalou?
Of the providers in Idalou, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Idalou 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 Idalou, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Idalou
| ISP / Tech Type | Idalou Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Telespan | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fiber Wave | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (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 Idalou?
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 Idalou is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 Idalou is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, TWN Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Idalou, available to 96.2% 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.