8 Best Internet Providers in Martin Luther King, Austin, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Martin Luther King, Austin, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Martin Luther King, Austin, TX?

Google Fiber is the best internet provider in Martin Luther King based on Austin customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Google Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Martin Luther King, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Google Fiber is an option for 78.00% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Martin Luther King, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Martin Luther King

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Martin Luther King Internet Providers

Based on 411 reviews from Austin internet customers, Google Fiber is the best internet service provider for Martin Luther King residents. Google Fiber was rated at an average of 4.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Austin, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Martin Luther King.

At a national level, based on 3912 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, PCs for People is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.76 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Martin Luther King?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Martin Luther King, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Google Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Martin Luther King

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Google Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	PCs for People	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Martin Luther King

Based on data reported by Martin Luther King ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Martin Luther King. 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 in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Google Fiber. This indicates Google Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Martin Luther King?

Austin customers rate Google Fiber as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Google Fiber received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Martin Luther King customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Martin Luther King, Austin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King 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 neighborhood 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 Martin Luther King below, including the metrics used and how Martin Luther King compares to the rest of Austin and nation.

Martin Luther King ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	Martin Luther King	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Martin Luther King that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	94.87%	72.64%	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.	7,150 Mbps	4,291 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 Martin Luther King.	9.6	8.4	6.8

 

Martin Luther King Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Martin Luther King	Texas	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.6	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.	28%	24%	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.	95%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	84%	94%	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.	76%	81%	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.	76%	82%	76%

Martin Luther King ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Martin Luther King is A, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Martin Luther King is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Martin Luther King have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Martin Luther King ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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 Martin Luther King households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% 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 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of Martin Luther King 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Martin Luther King?

How Much Speed does a Martin Luther King Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Martin Luther King is 2.5, which is smaller than the Austin average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Martin Luther King's average household income is $108,215 which is higher than the Austin average of $112,082 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Martin Luther King also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Austin average of 17%. Additionally, 28% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 24% of residents in Austin who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Martin Luther King has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Martin Luther King households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% 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 Martin Luther King?

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

To see how Martin Luther King 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 Martin Luther King's A ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.