Best Internet Providers in Oak Ridge, TX
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Oak Ridge, TX
Oak Ridge has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless 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 Oak Ridge.
Ranks compare Oak Ridge with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Oak Ridge, TX at a Glance
Oak Ridge Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Nortex Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 Ridge ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Oak Ridge, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Oak Ridge 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 Ridge, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.42% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Oak Ridge?
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 Ridge
- Nortex Communications - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Element8 - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- ElektraFi - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Oak Ridge Compares to Places Its Size
Oak Ridge's report card score is in the top 18% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 46%.
| Measure | Oak Ridge | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Cooke County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 82.1% | top 45% | 84.0% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,801 Mbps | top 41% | 1,778 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.3 | top 3% | 7.6 | 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% | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 2% | bottom 3% | 7% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 4% | 94% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 9% | 86% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 34% | bottom 4% | 59% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | bottom 48% | 72% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $82,960 | top 37% | $76,460 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 6% | 13% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 82.1% of homes in Oak Ridge, against 84.0% across Cooke County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Oak Ridge are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 2% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,960 (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 Ridge
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Oak Ridge?
Nortex Communications Fiber in Oak Ridge, TX
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Nortex Communications offers Fiber service to 82.1% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, Nortex Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Oak Ridge?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Oak Ridge, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Oak Ridge, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
674 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 674 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 500, with an average of 269 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Oak Ridge, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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.
Element8 Fixed Wireless in Oak Ridge, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Element8 offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, Element8 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Oak Ridge, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
281 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 281 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Oak Ridge, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
164 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 164 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 60, with an average of 33 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Oak Ridge, TX
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
ElektraFi Fixed Wireless in Oak Ridge, TX
Availability:
79.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
141 Mbps
ElektraFi offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.5% of Oak Ridge homes. Across the city, ElektraFi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 141 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 60, with an average of 26 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Oak Ridge?
Optimum Cable in Oak Ridge, TX
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 69.4% of Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Oak Ridge, TX.
Internet in Oak Ridge by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Oak Ridge
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Oak Ridge
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Oak Ridge Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Oak Ridge that have their own pages are all within 11 miles, 1 of them in Oklahoma. Among them, Gainesville has the most homes with fiber (91.1%) and Thackerville, OK the fewest (0.0%); Oak Ridge has 82.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge (this page) | 1,206 | 82.1% | 1,801 Mbps | 9.3 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Gainesville | 23,908 | 91.1% | 1,889 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Whitesboro | 8,131 | 50.7% | 3,740 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 49/100 |
| Collinsville | 3,288 | 66.9% | 4,663 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 60/100 |
| Thackerville, OK | 1,900 | 0.0% | 450 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 32/100 |
| Lindsay | 1,796 | 83.2% | 1,801 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 53/100 |
| Lake Kiowa | 1,395 | 74.6% | 1,600 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 48/100 |
| Sturgeon | 642 | 0.0% | 468 Mbps | 4.8 | D | 23/100 |
| Callisburg | 321 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 27/100 |
| Woodbine | 227 | 0.0% | 631 Mbps | 7.6 | C- | 35/100 |
| Dexter | 225 | 2.7% | 482 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Oak Ridge?
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, Nortex Communications 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 Ridge
| Nortex Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Element8 | 500 |
| ElektraFi | 400 |
| Rise Broadband | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Oak Ridge Internet Providers
Based on 298 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Oak Ridge 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 100.0% coverage in Oak Ridge.
At a national level, based on 2541 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 Ridge Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Oak Ridge, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Oak Ridge Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nortex Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Oak Ridge
Based on data reported by Oak Ridge ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nortex Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Oak Ridge. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 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 Ridge 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 | ||
| Nortex Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Oak Ridge?
Of the providers in Oak Ridge, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Oak Ridge
| ISP / Tech Type | Oak Ridge Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nortex Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| ElektraFi | (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 Oak Ridge?
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 Ridge is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nortex Communications. 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 Ridge is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, Rise Broadband, Nextlink, HughesNet, Element8, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Oak Ridge, 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.