Best Internet Providers in McKinney, TX
All 15 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in McKinney, TX
McKinney has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. 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 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in McKinney, TX at a Glance
McKinney Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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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 McKinney ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in McKinney, TX?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in McKinney based on 502 Texas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- NOVOS FiBER - fiber coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Welink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- ElektraFi - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Element8 - fixed wireless coverage map
- 360 Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How McKinney Compares to Places Its Size
McKinney's report card score is tied 46th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 19th of 305.
| Measure | McKinney | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Collin County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.8% | Tied 80th of 305 | 91.1% | 82.8% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 4,193 Mbps | 134th of 305 | 5,053 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.8 | Tied 54th of 305 | 8 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | Tied 74th of 305 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 27% | Tied 20th of 305 | 28% | 15% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 1st of 305 | 99% | 96% | 96% | Tied with 45 other places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | Tied 32nd of 305 | 96% | 92% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 87% | Tied 29th of 305 | 87% | 74% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | Tied 43rd of 305 | 93% | 80% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $136,648 | 24th of 305 | $135,527 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | Tied 77th of 305 | 18% | 17% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 90.8% of homes in McKinney, against 91.1% across Collin County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in McKinney are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 27% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $136,648 (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?
EarthLink Fiber in McKinney, TX
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 87.4% of McKinney homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,435 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, TX
AT&T offers Fiber service to 87.4% of McKinney homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,435 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, TX
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 19.7% of McKinney homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
NOVOS FiBER in McKinney, TX
NOVOS FiBER offers Fiber service to 15.1% of McKinney homes. Across the city, NOVOS FiBER is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in McKinney, TX
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 5.9% of McKinney homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,821 Mbps, with speeds from 2,500 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber.
Astound Broadband Fiber in McKinney, TX
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.1% of McKinney homes. Across the city, 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, TX
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of McKinney homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 265 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McKinney, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of McKinney homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in McKinney, TX
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.0% of McKinney homes. Across the city, 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 city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in McKinney, TX
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.0% of McKinney homes. Across the city, 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 city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in McKinney, TX
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.0% of McKinney homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 155 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 31 Mbps throughout the city.
ElektraFi Fixed Wireless in McKinney, TX
ElektraFi offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.3% of McKinney homes. Across the city, ElektraFi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 99 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
360 Communications Fixed Wireless in McKinney, TX
360 Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.8% of McKinney homes. Across the city, 360 Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Welink Fixed Wireless in McKinney, TX
Welink offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.4% of McKinney homes. Across the city, Welink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in McKinney?
Spectrum Cable in McKinney, TX
Spectrum offers Cable service to 94.8% of McKinney homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in McKinney, TX
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 5.5% of McKinney homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in McKinney?
EarthLink DSL in McKinney, TX
EarthLink offers DSL service to 71.1% of McKinney homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. 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, TX
AT&T offers DSL service to 71.1% of McKinney homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. 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.
Internet in McKinney by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 79.6% of homes in Greens of McKinney to 100.0% in Eldorado Heights; by ZIP code, from 79.6% in 75069 to 99.3% in 75070. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in McKinney
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Ranch North | 5,495 | 100.0% | 4,937 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 92/100 |
| Eldorado Heights | 5,255 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 9.6 | A | 96/100 |
| Village Park | 3,966 | 99.3% | 3,203 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 89/100 |
| Greens of McKinney | 3,758 | 79.6% | 4,114 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 54/100 |
ZIP codes in McKinney
How McKinney Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to McKinney that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Fairview has the most homes with fiber (98.8%) and Lowry Crossing the fewest (56.7%); McKinney has 90.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney (this page) | 202,475 | 90.8% | 4,193 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 91/100 |
| Frisco | 202,765 | 93.0% | 4,355 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 95/100 |
| Allen | 105,840 | 95.8% | 5,226 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 94/100 |
| Prosper | 44,125 | 91.5% | 4,621 Mbps | 10.3 | A- | 98/100 |
| Celina | 17,211 | 92.2% | 3,845 Mbps | 11.2 | A- | 95/100 |
| Melissa | 15,127 | 88.7% | 3,623 Mbps | 9.5 | A- | 95/100 |
| Fairview | 12,118 | 98.8% | 4,879 Mbps | 10.9 | A | 83/100 |
| Lucas | 7,510 | 85.4% | 4,192 Mbps | 10 | A- | 91/100 |
| Lowry Crossing | 2,901 | 56.7% | 2,776 Mbps | 10.5 | B | 78/100 |
| Weston | 812 | 41.1% | 1,332 Mbps | 8.4 | B- | 74/100 |
| New Hope | 661 | 16.2% | 1,207 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 60/100 |
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| NOVOS FiBER | 5,000 |
| Welink | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Rise Broadband | 500 |
| Element8 | 500 |
| 360 Communications | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| ElektraFi | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for McKinney Internet Providers
Based on 502 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for McKinney 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 3.97 out of 5 stars and 94.6% coverage in McKinney.
At a national level, based on 4692 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | 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 | (2) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Welink | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NOVOS FiBER | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in McKinney. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,920 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 | ||
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| Spectrum | (2) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | 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 | (2) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Welink | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NOVOS FiBER | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in McKinney?
Of the providers in McKinney, customers rate EarthLink 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.
EarthLink is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.97 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | 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 | (2) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Welink | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NOVOS FiBER | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
A McKinney, TX Customer
AT&T Fiber
December 20, 2025 ATT is a provider that I have been with for over 20 years for cellular services and internet. I have been thrilled with my cellphone service but recently my internet slowed down to the point where I had to hook up my own modem to increase the internet speed to be sufficient for at home work. For the price we pay for internet I would expect the internet speeds to be good for at home work. We pay for the ATT fiber internet
A McKinney, TX Customer
Spectrum Cable
July 26, 2025 The speed and quality of the service is fine, but their infrastructure in our area is terrible. They keep going down, especially during heat waves, and it takes 1-3 days for them to restore service. It's highly annoying. But they're also the only game in town -- there's no other provider who reaches our neighborhood except DSL, which is much, much slower.
A McKinney, TX Customer
AT&T Fiber
June 11, 2023 The main reason I like my internet service provider is the cost. I get 300mb/s up and down with AT&T Fiber. I pay roughly $44 a month after taxes for it which I can't complain. However, because of where I live I don't have a choice in providers. They have a exclusive deal with our rental owners.
A McKinney, TX Customer
Spectrum Cable
March 03, 2023 My internet provider (Spectrum) is by no means the best service, but it works most the time. I've had issues several times in the past with them increasing my bill without notice and repetitive service interruptions. When I've contacted them in person and on the phone about various issues I've run into walls because the representatives don't care very much. If I could find a provider with better service, I would switch; however, Spectrum is currently the "cheapest" and most available option in my town.
Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
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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 EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 EarthLink.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in McKinney, available to 99.1% 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.
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