Best Internet Providers in Minden, TX
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Minden, TX
Minden has 7 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 Minden.
Ranks compare Minden with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Minden, TX at a Glance
Minden Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Eastex Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Minden ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Minden, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Minden based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Minden, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 90.51% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Minden?
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 Minden
- Eastex Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Eastex Telephone Cooperative - dsl coverage map
How Minden Compares to Places Its Size
Minden's report card score is in the bottom 37% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 34%.
| Measure | Minden | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Rusk County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 87.1% | top 40% | 85.5% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 874 Mbps | bottom 14% | 2,648 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5 | bottom 39% | 4.8 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 34% | 6% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 29% | 92% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 77% | bottom 9% | 81% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | bottom 36% | 57% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | bottom 24% | 70% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $65,432 | bottom 34% | $69,476 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 21% | top 4% | 14% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 87.1% of homes in Minden, against 85.5% across Rusk County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Minden are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,432 (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 Minden
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Minden?
Eastex Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Minden, TX
Availability:
82.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Eastex Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 82.8% of Minden homes. Across the city, Eastex Telephone Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Minden, TX
Availability:
17.7%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 17.7% of Minden homes. Across the city, Sparklight 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 Minden?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Minden, TX
Availability:
90.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.5% of Minden homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Minden, TX
Availability:
77.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.0% of Minden homes. Across the city, EarthLink 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Minden, TX
Availability:
77.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.0% of Minden homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Minden, TX
Availability:
63.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
182 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.2% of Minden homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 182 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Minden?
Optimum Cable in Minden, TX
Availability:
25.6%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 25.6% of Minden homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Minden?
Eastex Telephone Cooperative DSL in Minden, TX
Availability:
61.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
Eastex Telephone Cooperative offers DSL service to 61.8% of Minden homes. Across the city, Eastex Telephone Cooperative DSL has speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Minden by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Minden
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Minden
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Minden Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Minden that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Pone has the most homes with fiber (99.0%) and Henderson the fewest (87.0%); Minden has 87.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minden (this page) | 1,159 | 87.1% | 874 Mbps | 5 | C | 39/100 |
| Henderson | 21,827 | 87.0% | 3,247 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 35/100 |
| Mount Enterprise | 2,489 | 92.7% | 936 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 27/100 |
| Pone | 1,341 | 99.0% | 1,092 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Long Branch | 977 | 80.2% | 842 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 38/100 |
| Laneville | 869 | 88.4% | 894 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 22/100 |
| Crimcrest | 784 | 100.0% | 3,531 Mbps | 6 | A- | 27/100 |
| Clayton | 548 | 83.9% | 843 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 43/100 |
| New Prospect | 475 | 100.0% | 2,549 Mbps | 5.3 | B+ | 21/100 |
| Oak Hill | 375 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 42/100 |
| Joinerville | 301 | 91.7% | 2,845 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 27/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Minden?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Optimum 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 Minden
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Minden Internet Providers
Based on 278 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Minden residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 63.2% coverage in Minden.
At a national level, based on 2586 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 Minden Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Minden, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Minden Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Minden
Based on data reported by Minden ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in Minden. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 940 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Minden Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Minden?
Of the providers in Minden, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Minden 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Minden, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Minden
| ISP / Tech Type | Minden Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | 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 Minden?
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 Minden is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Minden is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Eastex Telephone Cooperative has the broadest coverage in Minden, available to 93.9% 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.