Best Internet Providers in McKinney, Austin, TX
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in McKinney, Austin, TX
McKinney has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in McKinney.
Ranks compare McKinney with the 61 neighborhoods in Austin.
The Best Internet in McKinney, Austin, TX at a Glance
McKinney Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
GFiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 McKinney ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in McKinney, Austin, TX?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in McKinney based on 458 Texas customer reviews, and Google Fiber has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in McKinney?
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 McKinney, Austin
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How McKinney Compares to the Rest of Austin
McKinney's report card score is tied 50th of 61 and its connectivity index is tied 24th of 61.
| Measure | McKinney | Rank among neighborhoods in Austin | Austin | Travis County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.8% | 52nd of 61 | 78.8% | 84.4% | 71.5% | 15 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 7,234 Mbps | 34th of 61 | 4,641 Mbps | 5,605 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | South Lamar and West Congress (8,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | Tied 54th of 61 | 8.9 | 9 | 7.1 | Clarksville (11.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | 5th of 61 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | North Lamar and River Dance at Steiner Ranch (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 22% | Tied 49th of 61 | 27% | 30% | 15% | Downtown Austin and Zilker (48%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 37th of 61 | 98% | 98% | 96% | 14 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 40th of 61 | 95% | 95% | 91% | Crestview (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | Tied 43rd of 61 | 82% | 84% | 76% | University Of Texas (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | 48th of 61 | 89% | 89% | 81% | River Dance at Steiner Ranch and University Of Texas (100%) |
| Median household income | $84,993 | 38th of 61 | $115,367 | $116,257 | $93,246 | River Dance at Steiner Ranch ($221,687) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 16th of 61 | 16% | 16% | 16% | University Of Texas (90%) |
Fiber reaches 88.8% of homes in McKinney, against 78.8% across Austin and 84.4% across Travis County. Households in McKinney are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $84,993 (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 McKinney
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in McKinney?
Google Fiber in McKinney, Austin, TX
Availability:
88.8%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 88.8% of McKinney homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in McKinney, Austin, TX
Availability:
61.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,242 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 61.1% of McKinney homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,242 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 McKinney from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in McKinney, Austin, TX
Availability:
61.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,242 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 61.1% of McKinney homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,242 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 lower than other types of internet service available in McKinney from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in McKinney, Austin, TX
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 5.8% of McKinney homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in McKinney, Austin, TX
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.1% of McKinney homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in McKinney?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in McKinney, Austin, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
268 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of McKinney homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 268 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McKinney, Austin, TX
Availability:
84.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.7% of McKinney homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in McKinney, Austin, TX
Availability:
35.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.1% of McKinney homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in McKinney, Austin, TX
Availability:
35.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.1% of McKinney homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in McKinney?
Spectrum Cable in McKinney, Austin, TX
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.1% of McKinney homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in McKinney, Austin, TX
Availability:
79.0%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 79.0% of McKinney homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in McKinney?
EarthLink DSL in McKinney, Austin, TX
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 70.7% of McKinney homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 69 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 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in McKinney from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in McKinney, Austin, TX
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 70.7% of McKinney homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 69 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 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in McKinney from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How McKinney Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to McKinney that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, South Manchaca has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Saint Edwards the fewest (71.2%); McKinney has 88.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney (this page) | 4,778 | 88.8% | 7,234 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 74/100 |
| Franklin Park | 16,758 | 95.2% | 7,267 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 68/100 |
| Montopolis | 14,718 | 94.6% | 6,446 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 67/100 |
| Pleasant Valley | 12,814 | 94.9% | 6,612 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 44/100 |
| Riverside | 12,741 | 99.5% | 7,596 Mbps | 10.4 | A+ | 64/100 |
| Parker Lane | 9,517 | 99.7% | 7,987 Mbps | 9.6 | A+ | 67/100 |
| Sweetbriar | 8,671 | 99.5% | 7,862 Mbps | 9.7 | A+ | 68/100 |
| South Manchaca | 5,969 | 100.0% | 7,991 Mbps | 8.8 | A+ | 77/100 |
| Saint Edwards | 5,299 | 71.2% | 6,808 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 61/100 |
| West Congress | 3,590 | 99.7% | 8,000 Mbps | 10.5 | A+ | 53/100 |
| East Congress | 3,287 | 95.7% | 7,728 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 69/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in McKinney?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Google Fiber 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 McKinney
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for McKinney Internet Providers
Based on 458 reviews from Texas internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for McKinney residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.35 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 96.5% coverage in McKinney.
At a national level, based on 4400 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all McKinney Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in McKinney, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | McKinney Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband |  (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (15) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in McKinney
Based on data reported by McKinney 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 McKinney. 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | McKinney Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) |  (15) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in McKinney?
Of the providers in McKinney, customers rate Spectrum the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in McKinney 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.
Spectrum is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in McKinney, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in McKinney
| ISP / Tech Type | McKinney Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum |  (1) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (15) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Jenna S.
AT&T Fiber
May 24, 2023 My provider convinced me to upgrade service upon my recent move, and somehow it is significantly slower. Their customer service is also terrible, as upon installation, the technician drilled a huge hole in the wrong wall and promised that a case would be opened to fix it, which it never was after hours on the phone. I also was given a gift card for upgrading, but it was rescinded for no reason whatsoever when I tried to activate it. I have spent more than 10 collective hours trying to resolve these issues on the phone with no avail.
A Austin, TX Customer
Spectrum Cable
April 27, 2023 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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in McKinney?
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 McKinney is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in McKinney is Spectrum.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in McKinney, available to 100.0% 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.