9 Best Internet Providers in Laird Hill, TX

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Laird Hill, TX?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Laird Hill based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Laird Hill, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, EarthLink is an option for 9.82% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Laird Hill, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Laird Hill

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Laird Hill Internet Providers

Based on 450 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Laird Hill residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.96 out of 5 stars and 56.6% coverage in Laird Hill.

At a national level, based on 4163 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Laird Hill?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Frontier Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Laird Hill

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Skynet Country	50 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Brightspeed	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Laird Hill

Based on data reported by Laird Hill ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Laird Hill. 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.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Laird Hill?

Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Laird Hill customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Laird Hill, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Laird Hill

Laird Hill 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 Laird Hill below, including the metrics used and how Laird Hill compares to the rest of Texas and nation.

Laird Hill ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Laird Hill	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Laird Hill that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.43%	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.	996 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 Laird Hill.	2.4	7.8	6.8

 

Laird Hill Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Laird Hill	Texas	USA
	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.	2.8	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.	6%	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.	94%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	66%	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.	22%	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.	22%	74%	76%

Laird Hill ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Laird Hill is C, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Laird Hill is high with a score of 26 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Laird Hill have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Laird Hill 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.

66% of Laird Hill households have an internet connection despite having 98.21% availability. 22% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 22% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 22% subscribe to it. A very low number of Laird Hill 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 Laird Hill?

How Much Speed does a Laird Hill Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Laird Hill is 2.8, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Laird Hill's average household income is $61,509 which is lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Laird Hill also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 6% 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 Laird Hill has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Laird Hill households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 62% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Laird Hill?

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 Laird Hill is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Laird Hill is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, Spectrum, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Laird Hill, 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 Laird Hill compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Laird Hill 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 Laird Hill's C ISP Report Card and 26 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.