Best Internet Providers in Melvin, TX
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Melvin, TX
Melvin 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 Melvin.
Ranks compare Melvin with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Melvin, TX at a Glance
Melvin Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Central Texas Telephone Cooperative
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Nextlink
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
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Customer Rating
DSL
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 Melvin ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Melvin, TX?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Melvin based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Melvin, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 78.38% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Melvin?
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 Melvin Compares to Places Its Size
Melvin's report card score is in the bottom 40% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 16%.
| Measure | Melvin | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | McCulloch County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 87.0% | top 43% | 89.2% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 920 Mbps | bottom 35% | 3,835 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% | 5.2 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.3 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 19% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 99% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 80% | bottom 26% | 92% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 49% | bottom 34% | 58% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 41% | 71% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $63,826 | bottom 38% | $62,929 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 4% | bottom 5% | 16% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 87.0% of homes in Melvin, against 89.2% across McCulloch County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Melvin are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $63,826 (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 Melvin
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Melvin?
Central Texas Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Melvin, TX
Availability:
87.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Central Texas Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 87.0% of Melvin homes. Across the city, Central Texas Telephone Cooperative 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 Melvin?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Melvin, TX
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.1% of Melvin homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Melvin, TX
Availability:
78.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
294 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.4% of Melvin homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 294 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Melvin, TX
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.9% of Melvin homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Melvin, TX
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.9% of Melvin homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Melvin?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Melvin, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Melvin?
Frontier DSL in Melvin, TX
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 4.3% of Melvin homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Melvin by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Melvin has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Melvin
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Melvin
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76858 | 205 | 96.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 22/100 |
How Melvin Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Melvin that have their own pages are all within 17 miles. Among them, Brady has the most homes with fiber (92.2%) and Eden the fewest (49.3%); Melvin has 87.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin (this page) | 185 | 87.0% | 920 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 23/100 |
| Brady | 5,899 | 92.2% | 4,666 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 54/100 |
| Eden | 2,258 | 49.3% | 6,339 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Pear Valley | 189 | 60.9% | 735 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 30/100 |
| Lohn | 151 | 96.0% | 995 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 22/100 |
| Whiteland | 96 | 67.7% | 795 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 32/100 |
| Doole | 87 | 96.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 32/100 |
| Salt Gap | 79 | 94.9% | 988 Mbps | 1.6 | C- | 23/100 |
| Fife | 63 | 73.0% | 2,432 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Calf Creek | 61 | 8.2% | 224 Mbps | 1.5 | D- | 50/100 |
| Katemcy | 59 | 23.7% | 1,454 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Melvin?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Central Texas Telephone Cooperative 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 Melvin
| Central Texas Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Nextlink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Melvin Internet Providers
Based on 250 reviews from Texas internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Melvin residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Central Texas Telephone Cooperative wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 87.0% coverage in Melvin.
At a national level, based on 2080 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Melvin Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Melvin, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Melvin Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Central Texas Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Melvin
Based on data reported by Melvin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Central Texas Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Melvin. 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Melvin Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Central Texas Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | 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 Melvin?
Of the providers in Melvin, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Melvin 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.
Verizon is rated 3.88 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Central Texas Telephone Cooperative is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Melvin, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Melvin
| ISP / Tech Type | Melvin Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Central Texas Telephone Cooperative | (0) |  (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | 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 Melvin?
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 Melvin is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Central Texas Telephone Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Melvin is Verizon.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Melvin, available to 88.1% 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.