Best Internet Providers in Lawrence, TX
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lawrence, TX
Lawrence has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless 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 Lawrence.
Ranks compare Lawrence with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lawrence, TX at a Glance
Lawrence Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Peoples
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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 Lawrence ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lawrence, TX?
Peoples Telecom is the best internet provider in Lawrence 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 Lawrence, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Peoples Telecom is an option for 55.28% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lawrence?
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 Lawrence
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Element8 - fixed wireless coverage map
- Peoples - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wi-Five - fixed wireless coverage map
- Point Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Peoples - fixed wireless coverage map
- Ants Wifi - fixed wireless coverage map
How Lawrence Compares to Places Its Size
Lawrence's report card score is in the top 12% and its connectivity index is in the top 6%.
| Measure | Lawrence | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Kaufman County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 41.6% | bottom 38% | 81.5% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,640 Mbps | top 10% | 3,478 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 11 | top 1% | 9.6 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 4.0 | top 1% | 3.4 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 13% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 98% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 12% | 92% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | top 17% | 72% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | top 17% | 84% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $76,250 | top 39% | $94,970 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 18% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 41.6% of homes in Lawrence, against 81.5% across Kaufman County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Lawrence are larger than the US average (4.0 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $76,250 (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 Lawrence
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lawrence?
EarthLink Fiber in Lawrence, TX
Availability:
41.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 41.6% of Lawrence homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Lawrence, TX
Availability:
41.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 41.6% of Lawrence homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Lawrence, TX
Availability:
41.6%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 41.6% of Lawrence homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Peoples Fiber in Lawrence, TX
Availability:
41.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers Fiber service to 41.6% of Lawrence homes. Across the city, Peoples Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lawrence?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, TX
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Lawrence homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, TX
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Lawrence homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, TX
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Lawrence 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 Lawrence, TX
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
297 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Lawrence homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 297 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Element8 Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, TX
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Element8 offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of Lawrence homes. Across the city, Element8 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, TX
Availability:
95.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
94 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.9% of Lawrence homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 94 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, TX
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of Lawrence homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, TX
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of Lawrence homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Wi-Five Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, TX
Availability:
57.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Wi-Five offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.1% of Lawrence homes. Across the city, Wi-Five Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Peoples Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, TX
Availability:
55.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.3% of Lawrence homes. Across the city, Peoples Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Ants Wifi Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, TX
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Ants Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of Lawrence 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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lawrence?
Optimum Cable in Lawrence, TX
Availability:
41.6%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 41.6% of Lawrence 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 Lawrence?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Lawrence, TX.
Internet in Lawrence by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lawrence
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Lawrence
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
How Lawrence Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lawrence that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Talty has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Terrell the fewest (79.1%); Lawrence has 41.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence (this page) | 861 | 41.6% | 3,640 Mbps | 11 | B | 73/100 |
| Forney | 56,427 | 99.0% | 3,597 Mbps | 9.9 | A | 86/100 |
| Rockwall | 51,923 | 94.4% | 4,507 Mbps | 12.2 | A- | 93/100 |
| Terrell | 29,881 | 79.1% | 3,690 Mbps | 11.2 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Kaufman | 16,071 | 86.8% | 3,283 Mbps | 9.3 | A- | 61/100 |
| Heath | 11,170 | 92.9% | 4,455 Mbps | 12 | A- | 93/100 |
| Crandall | 9,008 | 98.0% | 5,044 Mbps | 9.8 | A | 85/100 |
| McLendon-Chisholm | 3,510 | 97.7% | 3,090 Mbps | 14.2 | A | 93/100 |
| Post Oak Bend City | 2,326 | 92.7% | 6,302 Mbps | 10.1 | A- | 54/100 |
| Talty | 2,290 | 100.0% | 4,792 Mbps | 11.2 | A | 93/100 |
| Gastonia | 1,098 | 99.3% | 7,141 Mbps | 11.8 | A | 57/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lawrence?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, Hotwire Communications 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 Lawrence
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Peoples Telecom | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Element8 | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Wi-Five | 100 |
| Point Broadband | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Ants Wifi | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lawrence Internet Providers
Based on 304 reviews from Texas internet customers, Peoples Telecom is the best internet service provider for Lawrence 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 95.9% coverage in Lawrence.
At a national level, based on 2580 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 Lawrence Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lawrence, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lawrence 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Ants Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lawrence
Based on data reported by Lawrence ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hotwire Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Lawrence. 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.
However, 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 | Lawrence 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | 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 | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Ants Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lawrence?
Of the providers in Lawrence, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lawrence 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 Lawrence, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lawrence
| ISP / Tech Type | Lawrence 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 | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Ants Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (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 Lawrence?
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 Lawrence is Peoples.
- The fastest internet provider should be Hotwire Communications. 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 Lawrence is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, Rise Broadband, Point Broadband, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lawrence, available to 99.3% 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.