11 Best Internet Providers in McLennan County, TX
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McLennan County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,550 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real McLennan County Customer Ratings | 10 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
McLennan County has 11 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in McLennan County.
McLennan County overview
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McLennan County has 11 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in McLennan County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in McLennan County, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 McLennan County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in McLennan County, TX?
Astound Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in McLennan County based on 459 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.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in McLennan County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in McLennan County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all McLennan County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | McLennan County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Nextlink |  (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (4) | (11) | (117) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (180) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (2) | (191) | (1881) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (15) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) |  (24) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) |  (1) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 459 reviews from Texas internet customers, Astound Broadband is the best internet service provider for McLennan County residents. Astound Broadband was rated at an average of 4.18 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 89.4% coverage in McLennan County.
At a national level, based on 4267 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in McLennan County?
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Coverage map for each provider in McLennan County
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Pavlov Media - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Central Link Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in McLennan County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Astound Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Pavlov Media 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 McLennan County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Pavlov Media | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Central Link Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in McLennan County
| ISP / Tech Type | McLennan County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (4) | (11) | (117) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (180) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (191) | (1881) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (15) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) | (1) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by McLennan County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Pavlov Media. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in McLennan County. 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 county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Astound Broadband. This indicates Astound Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in McLennan County?
Texas customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s McLennan County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in McLennan County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in McLennan County
| ISP / Tech Type | McLennan County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (180) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (4) | (11) | (117) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (191) | (1881) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (15) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) | (1) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
McLennan County 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 county 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 McLennan County below, including the metrics used and how McLennan County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in McLennan County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 64.66% | 82.85% | 71.53% | ||
| 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. | 3,550 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,583 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for McLennan County. | 9.0 | 8.1 | 7.1 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.7 | 2.8 | 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. | 11% | 15% | 15% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 96% | 96% | 96% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 92% | 91% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 69% | 74% | 76% | ||
| 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. | 71% | 75% | 77% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
McLennan County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in McLennan County is B+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in McLennan County is high with a score of 60 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in McLennan County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The McLennan County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
90% of McLennan County households have an internet connection despite having 97.63% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of McLennan County 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 Counties Compare to McLennan County?
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
How Much Speed does a McLennan County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in McLennan County is 2.7, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. McLennan County’s average household income is $75,769 which is about average for the Texas average of $92,311 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
McLennan County also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of McLennan County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, McLennan County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in McLennan County?
EarthLink Fiber in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
42.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,479 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 42.6% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,479 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 McLennan County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
42.6%
Customer Rating:
(516)
Avg. Download Speed
4,479 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 42.6% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,479 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 McLennan County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
14.0%
Customer Rating:
(199)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 14.0% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Pavlov Media Fiber in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
13.7%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Pavlov Media offers Fiber service to 13.7% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, Pavlov Media Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 11.0% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fiber in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.8% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in McLennan County?
Spectrum Cable in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
84.0%
Customer Rating:
(1681)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 84.0% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(93)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 74.7% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in McLennan County?
EarthLink DSL in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
49.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 49.1% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
49.1%
Customer Rating:
(295)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 49.1% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(51)
Avg. Download Speed
103 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 1.6% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 103 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in McLennan County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
489 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.0% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 489 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 115 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(322)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
84.2%
Customer Rating:
(350)
Avg. Download Speed
245 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.2% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 245 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
70.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.1% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
70.1%
Customer Rating:
(196)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.1% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
54.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Central Link Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.2% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in McLennan County, TX
Availability:
24.7%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.7% of McLennan County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 56 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in McLennan County?
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 McLennan County is Astound Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be Pavlov Media. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Astound Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in McLennan County is AT&T.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in McLennan County, 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 McLennan County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how McLennan County 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 McLennan County’s B+ ISP Report Card and 60 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in McLennan County
Customer Reviews
A Leroy, TX Customer
NextLight Fiber
February 24, 2026 More
A Robinson, TX Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 28, 2023 Spectrum is my internet provider through my apartment complex. Their standard wifi is garbage, sometimes I have to turn my hotspot on in my own apartment. Most people around me had to get a different wifi provider because of how bad it was. Once I move out of my apartment, I would rather use any other internet provider.
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A Waco, TX Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 24, 2023 The only reason I remain with Spectrum is because they're the only service available where I live. The cost is way too high considering the quality of the service. We're constantly having outages and our speed is incredibly slow. I would not recommend Spectrum to anyone.
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Teresa P.
AT&T DSL
April 29, 2023 My internet provider is a basic plan and is not horribly priced. It is the only internet provider that services the area I am in, so this company is my only point. I would prefer to use a different company and have more options, but unfortunately don't have that option. I am fine with my current provider, but would be interested in another option if provided.
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A Waco, TX Customer
Astound Broadband Cable
April 20, 2023 More
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