Best Internet Providers in Merit, TX
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Merit, TX
Merit has 12 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 Merit.
Ranks compare Merit with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Merit, TX at a Glance
Merit Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Rise Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Merit ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Merit, TX?
Peoples Telecom is the best internet provider in Merit based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Peoples Telecom had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Merit, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Peoples Telecom is an option for 88.37% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Merit?
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 Merit
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- 360 Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Element8 - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wi-Five - fixed wireless coverage map
- Peoples - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Point Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Merit Compares to Places Its Size
Merit's report card score is in the bottom 48% and its connectivity index is in the top 35%.
| Measure | Merit | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Hunt County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 63.9% | bottom 42% | 78.8% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 762 Mbps | bottom 10% | 3,072 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.7 | top 12% | 9.2 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | top 6% | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 22% | 11% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 27% | 89% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 53% | bottom 22% | 58% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | top 11% | 77% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $89,065 | top 29% | $80,210 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 17% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 63.9% of homes in Merit, against 78.8% across Hunt County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Merit are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $89,065 (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 Merit
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Merit?
Spectrum Fiber in Merit, TX
Availability:
63.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 63.8% of Merit homes. Across the city, Spectrum 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 Merit?
360 Communications Fixed Wireless in Merit, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
213 Mbps
360 Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Merit homes. Across the city, 360 Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 213 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 400 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 39 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Merit, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Merit homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Peoples Fixed Wireless in Merit, TX
Availability:
88.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.4% of Merit homes. Across the city, Peoples Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 10, with an average of 8.8 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Merit, TX
Availability:
75.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.8% of Merit homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Wi-Five Fixed Wireless in Merit, TX
Availability:
68.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Wi-Five offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.5% of Merit homes. Across the city, Wi-Five Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Merit, TX
Availability:
65.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.7% of Merit homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Merit, TX
Availability:
49.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.6% of Merit homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Merit, TX
Availability:
45.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.8% of Merit homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Merit, TX
Availability:
45.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.8% of Merit homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Merit, TX
Availability:
30.8%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.8% of Merit homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Element8 Fixed Wireless in Merit, TX
Availability:
14.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Element8 offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.7% of Merit homes. Across the city, Element8 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Merit?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Merit, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Merit?
EarthLink DSL in Merit, TX
Availability:
8.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 8.2% of Merit homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Merit, TX
Availability:
8.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 8.2% of Merit homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Merit by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Merit
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Merit
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Merit Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Merit that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Wolfe City has the most homes with fiber (74.6%) and Floyd the fewest (58.6%); Merit has 63.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit (this page) | 1,040 | 63.9% | 762 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Farmersville | 8,598 | 69.3% | 2,736 Mbps | 9.4 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Wolfe City | 3,086 | 74.6% | 2,104 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 49/100 |
| Celeste | 2,234 | 66.1% | 3,426 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 50/100 |
| Floyd | 1,344 | 58.6% | 927 Mbps | 10.6 | B- | 54/100 |
| White Rock | 886 | 0.0% | 324 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 38/100 |
| Clinton | 590 | 85.4% | 2,337 Mbps | 11 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Pike | 345 | 0.0% | 253 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 54/100 |
| Lane | 307 | 32.2% | 593 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Peniel | 154 | 0.0% | 486 Mbps | 7.9 | C- | 34/100 |
| Tidwell | 113 | 0.0% | 452 Mbps | 7.1 | D+ | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Merit?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Peoples Telecom. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Merit
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Element8 | 500 |
| 360 Communications | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Peoples Telecom | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Wi-Five | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Nextlink | 100 |
| Point Broadband | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Merit Internet Providers
Based on 464 reviews from Texas internet customers, Peoples Telecom is the best internet service provider for Merit residents. Peoples Telecom was rated at an average of 4.83 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 75.8% coverage in Merit.
At a national level, based on 4237 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Peoples Telecom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.83 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Merit Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Merit, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Merit Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Merit
Based on data reported by Merit ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Merit. 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 Peoples Telecom. This indicates Peoples reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Merit Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples | (0) |  (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Merit?
Of the providers in Merit, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Merit 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.97 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Peoples Telecom is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Merit, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Merit
| ISP / Tech Type | Merit Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Merit?
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 Merit is Peoples.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Peoples Telecom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Merit is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, HughesNet, and 360 Communications has the broadest coverage in Merit, 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.