Best Internet Providers in Lydia, TX
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lydia, TX
Lydia has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Lydia.
Ranks compare Lydia with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lydia, TX at a Glance
Lydia Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
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 Lydia ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lydia, TX?
Peoples Telecom is the best internet provider in Lydia 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 Lydia, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Peoples Telecom is an option for 34.04% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lydia?
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.
How Lydia Compares to Places Its Size
Lydia's report card score is in the bottom 22% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 6%.
| Measure | Lydia | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Red River County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 39.3% | bottom 37% | 84.4% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 632 Mbps | bottom 24% | 1,298 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.8 | bottom 27% | 6.1 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.3 | 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 | 86% | bottom 17% | 88% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 76% | bottom 16% | 78% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 19% | bottom 3% | 45% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 50% | bottom 7% | 61% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $52,888 | bottom 19% | $51,137 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 6% | bottom 11% | 12% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 39.3% of homes in Lydia, against 84.4% across Red River County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Lydia are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $52,888 (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 Lydia
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lydia?
Spectrum Fiber in Lydia, TX
Availability:
39.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 39.3% of Lydia homes. Across the city, Spectrum 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 Lydia?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lydia, TX
Availability:
62.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
191 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.8% of Lydia homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 191 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lydia, TX
Availability:
48.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.1% of Lydia homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Peoples Fixed Wireless in Lydia, TX
Availability:
34.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
451 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.0% of Lydia homes. Across the city, Peoples Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 451 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 30 and as high as 60, with an average of 56 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Lydia, TX
Availability:
12.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
461 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.6% of Lydia homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 461 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 200, with an average of 181 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lydia?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Lydia, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lydia?
Windstream DSL in Lydia, TX
Availability:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
136 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 50.5% of Lydia homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 136 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Lydia by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lydia
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Lydia
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Lydia Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lydia that have their own pages are all within 16 miles. Among them, Simms has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Avery the fewest (84.9%); Lydia has 39.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia (this page) | 285 | 39.3% | 632 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 15/100 |
| DeKalb | 4,196 | 92.8% | 1,418 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 20/100 |
| Simms | 1,369 | 100.0% | 1,088 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Avery | 1,224 | 84.9% | 921 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 24/100 |
| College Hill | 858 | 100.0% | 1,064 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 27/100 |
| Wilkinson | 660 | 65.5% | 823 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 27/100 |
| Annona | 500 | 86.0% | 958 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Dalby Springs | 412 | 93.9% | 977 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Hodgson | 374 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 13/100 |
| Boxelder | 300 | 18.7% | 672 Mbps | 2.2 | D- | 13/100 |
| Peters Prairie | 113 | 100.0% | 1,283 Mbps | 5 | B | 26/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lydia?
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, 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 Lydia
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Peoples Telecom | 500 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lydia Internet Providers
Based on 270 reviews from Texas internet customers, Peoples Telecom is the best internet service provider for Lydia 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 48.1% coverage in Lydia.
At a national level, based on 3231 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 Lydia Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lydia, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lydia 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 | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lydia
Based on data reported by Lydia ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Lydia. 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.
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 | Lydia 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lydia?
Of the providers in Lydia, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lydia 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 Lydia, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lydia
| ISP / Tech Type | Lydia 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 | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | 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 Lydia?
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 Lydia is Peoples.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Lydia is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lydia, available to 62.8% 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.