Best Internet Providers in Independence, TX
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Independence, TX
Independence has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in Independence.
Ranks compare Independence with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Independence, TX at a Glance
Independence Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Zochnet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
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 Independence ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Independence, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Independence 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 Independence, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.94% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Independence?
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 Independence
How Independence Compares to Places Its Size
Independence's report card score is in the bottom 18% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 13%.
| Measure | Independence | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Washington County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 40.7% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 339 Mbps | bottom 15% | 2,242 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.9 | top 37% | 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 | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.3 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 35% | 9% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 34% | 93% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 81% | bottom 30% | 85% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 40% | bottom 20% | 49% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 37% | 70% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $121,134 | top 4% | $83,286 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 15% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Independence, against 40.7% across Washington County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Independence are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $121,134 (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 Independence
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Independence?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Independence, TX.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Independence?
Zochnet Fixed Wireless in Independence, TX
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
Zochnet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.3% of Independence homes. Across the city, Zochnet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Independence, TX
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
294 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Independence homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 294 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 200, with an average of 104 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Independence, TX
Availability:
91.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.9% of Independence homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Independence, TX
Availability:
73.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
260 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.4% of Independence homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 260 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Independence, TX
Availability:
59.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.4% of Independence homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Independence, TX
Availability:
59.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.4% of Independence homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Independence, TX
Availability:
10.5%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.5% of Independence homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Independence?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Independence, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Independence?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Independence, TX.
Internet in Independence by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Independence
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Independence
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Independence Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Independence that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Millican has the most homes with fiber (81.7%) and Washington the fewest (2.0%); Independence has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence (this page) | 372 | 0.0% | 339 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 21/100 |
| Brenham | 26,902 | 47.6% | 2,710 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 31/100 |
| Millican | 2,298 | 81.7% | 1,823 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 87/100 |
| Washington | 1,827 | 2.0% | 827 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 25/100 |
| Snook | 984 | 0.0% | 357 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 25/100 |
| Cawthon | 834 | 58.9% | 974 Mbps | 9.3 | B- | 87/100 |
| Wilcox | 734 | 0.0% | 708 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 33/100 |
| Gay Hill | 378 | 0.0% | 462 Mbps | 5.5 | D | 39/100 |
| William Penn | 260 | 0.0% | 647 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 15/100 |
| Sandy Hill | 224 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 26/100 |
| Clay | 92 | 2.2% | 679 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 27/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Independence?
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, Nextlink 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 Independence
| Nextlink | 500 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Zochnet | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Independence Internet Providers
Based on 261 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Independence 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 73.4% coverage in Independence.
At a national level, based on 2265 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 Independence Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Independence, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Independence Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Zochnet | (0) | (4) | (4) | 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Independence
Based on data reported by Independence ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 500 Mbps in Independence. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 294 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 | Independence 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 | ||
| Zochnet | (0) | (4) | (4) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Independence?
Of the providers in Independence, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Independence 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 Independence, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Independence
| ISP / Tech Type | Independence 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Zochnet | (0) | (4) | (4) | 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 |
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 Independence?
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 Independence is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Independence is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Zochnet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Independence, available to 97.3% 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.