Best Internet Providers in Oak Island, TX
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Oak Island, TX
Oak Island has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Oak Island.
Ranks compare Oak Island with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Oak Island, TX at a Glance
Oak Island Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Rise Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Internet Management Services
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 Oak Island ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Oak Island, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Oak Island 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 Oak Island, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 69.89% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Oak Island?
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 Oak Island
How Oak Island Compares to Places Its Size
Oak Island's report card score is in the bottom 9% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 23%.
| Measure | Oak Island | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Chambers County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 78.6% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 196 Mbps | bottom 10% | 4,789 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.4 | bottom 37% | 6.9 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 3.0 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 13% | 8% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 98% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 77% | bottom 18% | 92% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 49% | bottom 34% | 79% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | top 22% | 81% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $89,340 | top 20% | $110,249 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 21% | top 4% | 17% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Oak Island, against 78.6% across Chambers County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Oak Island are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $89,340 (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 Oak Island
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Oak Island?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Oak Island, TX.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Oak Island?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Oak Island, TX
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Oak Island homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.9 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Oak Island, TX
Availability:
69.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.9% of Oak Island homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 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.
Internet Management Services Fixed Wireless in Oak Island, TX
Availability:
41.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Internet Management Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.7% of Oak Island homes. Across the city, Internet Management Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless in Oak Island, TX
Availability:
17.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.2% of Oak Island homes. Across the city, Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Oak Island, TX
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.1% of Oak Island homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 Oak Island?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Oak Island, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Oak Island?
Windstream DSL in Oak Island, TX
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
177 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 96.8% of Oak Island homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 177 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 200 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Oak Island by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Oak Island
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Oak Island
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Oak Island Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Oak Island that have their own pages are all within 16 miles. Among them, Beach City has the most homes with fiber (96.0%) and Bolivar Peninsula the fewest (40.8%); Oak Island has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Island (this page) | 372 | 0.0% | 196 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 27/100 |
| Anahuac | 3,629 | 42.5% | 632 Mbps | 4.4 | D+ | 63/100 |
| Beach City | 3,221 | 96.0% | 6,793 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 39/100 |
| Cove | 2,958 | 83.0% | 5,959 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 84/100 |
| Bolivar Peninsula | 2,290 | 40.8% | 1,042 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Hankamer | 1,345 | 69.2% | 753 Mbps | 5 | C- | 72/100 |
| Wallisville | 812 | 21.9% | 386 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 59/100 |
| Monroe City | 271 | 21.4% | 437 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 60/100 |
| Double Bayou | 179 | 0.0% | 120 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 33/100 |
| Gilchrist | 138 | 0.0% | 300 Mbps | 5.7 | D | 42/100 |
| Smith Point | 126 | 0.0% | 300 Mbps | 4 | D- | 33/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Oak Island?
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, Windstream 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 Oak Island
| Rural Telecommunications of America | 300 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
| Internet Management Services | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Oak Island Internet Providers
Based on 62 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Oak Island residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Internet Management Services wins for second-place in Texas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 41.7% coverage in Oak Island.
At a national level, based on 1277 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 Oak Island Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Oak Island, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Oak Island Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Internet Management Services |  (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Oak Island
Based on data reported by Oak Island ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 200 Mbps in Oak Island. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 177 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 | Oak Island Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Internet Management Services | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Oak Island?
Of the providers in Oak Island, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Oak Island 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. Internet Management Services is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Oak Island, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Oak Island
| ISP / Tech Type | Oak Island Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Internet Management Services | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | 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 Oak Island?
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 Oak Island is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 Oak Island is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Oak Island, available to 99.7% 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.