17 Best Internet Providers in Kaufman, TX
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| Kaufman ISP Report Card | A- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,978 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 17 | |
| Real Kaufman Customer Ratings | 5 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Kaufman has 17 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 Kaufman.
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Kaufman has 17 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 Kaufman.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Kaufman, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Kaufman ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kaufman, TX?
Peoples Telecom is the best internet provider in Kaufman 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 Kaufman, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Peoples Telecom is an option for 1.01% of the city.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Kaufman, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Kaufman
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Kaufman Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Kaufman Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Peoples | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (1) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| One Ring Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ants Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Conquest Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Open Infra | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 281 reviews from Texas internet customers, Peoples Telecom is the best internet service provider for Kaufman residents. Peoples Telecom was rated at an average of 4.80 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nextlink wins for second-place in Texas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 98.3% coverage in Kaufman.
At a national level, based on 2434 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hotwire Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.70 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Kaufman?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kaufman?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Peoples Telecom. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Open Infra 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 Kaufman
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Open Infra | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Peoples Telecom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 940 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 200 Mbps | ||
| Conquest Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Wi-Five | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| One Ring Networks | 50 Mbps | ||
| Point Broadband | 40 Mbps | ||
| Ants Wifi | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kaufman
| ISP / Tech Type | Kaufman Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Peoples | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (1) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| One Ring Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ants Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Conquest Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Open Infra | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Kaufman ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Open Infra. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Kaufman. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kaufman?
Texas customers rate Rise Broadband as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Rise Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Peoples Telecom is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Kaufman customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Kaufman, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Kaufman
| ISP / Tech Type | Kaufman Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Peoples | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (1) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (1) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| One Ring Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ants Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Conquest Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Open Infra | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Kaufman Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Kaufman below, including the metrics used and how Kaufman compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Kaufman that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 82.82% | 78.37% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 2,978 Mbps | 3,946 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Kaufman. | 8.9 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 3.3 | 2.8 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 13% | 13% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 97% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 84% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 59% | 73% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 59% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Kaufman ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Kaufman is A-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Kaufman is high with a score of 58 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Kaufman have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Kaufman ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
84% of Kaufman households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 4% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 59% subscribe to it. A low number of Kaufman residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Kaufman?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
How Much Speed does a Kaufman Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Kaufman is 3.3, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Kaufman's average household income is $83,049 which is higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Kaufman also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 13% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Kaufman has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Kaufman households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kaufman?
Optimum Fiber in Kaufman, TX
Optimum offers Fiber service to 56.4% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Open Infra Fiber in Kaufman, TX
Open Infra offers Fiber service to 21.7% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, Open Infra Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Kaufman, TX
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 15.5% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,071 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber.
EarthLink Fiber in Kaufman, TX
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 8.4% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,482 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Kaufman from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Kaufman, TX
AT&T offers Fiber service to 8.4% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 1,482 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Kaufman from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kaufman?
Optimum Cable in Kaufman, TX
Optimum offers Cable service to 56.8% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kaufman?
Brightspeed DSL in Kaufman, TX
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 79.4% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream DSL in Kaufman, TX
Windstream offers DSL service to 8.5% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 141 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 52, with an average of 39 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink DSL in Kaufman, TX
EarthLink offers DSL service to 3.6% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 13 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 1.7 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Kaufman from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Kaufman, TX
AT&T offers DSL service to 3.6% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 13 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 1.7 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Kaufman from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kaufman?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Kaufman, TX
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.3% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 421 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 100, with an average of 90 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Kaufman, TX
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.2% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 308 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 80, with an average of 62 Mbps throughout the city.
Wi-Five Fixed Wireless in Kaufman, TX
Wi-Five offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, Wi-Five Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kaufman, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Kaufman, TX
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.7% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kaufman, TX
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.7% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kaufman, TX
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.2% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kaufman, TX
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.4% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
One Ring Networks Fixed Wireless in Kaufman, TX
One Ring Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.3% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, One Ring Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 19 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Conquest Wireless Fixed Wireless in Kaufman, TX
Conquest Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.0% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, Conquest Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 50, with an average of 39 Mbps throughout the city.
Ants Wifi Fixed Wireless in Kaufman, TX
Ants Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.2% of Kaufman homes. Across the city, Ants Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Kaufman?
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 Kaufman is Peoples.
- The fastest internet provider should be Open Infra. 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 Kaufman is Rise Broadband.
- Nextlink, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Kaufman, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Kaufman compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Kaufman stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Kaufman's A- ISP Report Card and 58 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 92 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 93 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
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