9 Best Internet Providers in Oakwood, Waco, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Oakwood, Waco, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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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 Oakwood ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Oakwood, Waco, TX?

Astound Broadband is the best internet provider in Oakwood based on Waco customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Astound Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Oakwood, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Astound Broadband is an option for 84.25% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Oakwood, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Oakwood

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Oakwood Internet Providers

Based on 410 reviews from Waco internet customers, Astound Broadband is the best internet service provider for Oakwood residents. Astound Broadband was rated at an average of 4.18 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Waco, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 92.1% coverage in Oakwood.

At a national level, based on 3842 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Pavlov Media is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.73 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Oakwood?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Pavlov Media 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 Oakwood

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Pavlov Media	8,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Central Link Broadband	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Oakwood

Based on data reported by Oakwood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Pavlov Media. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Oakwood. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,925 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Oakwood?

Waco customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Oakwood customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Oakwood, Waco, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Oakwood

Oakwood Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Oakwood below, including the metrics used and how Oakwood compares to the rest of Waco and nation.

Oakwood ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Oakwood	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Oakwood that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	84.67%	71.56%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	6,682 Mbps	3,667 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Oakwood.	9.0	8.6	6.8

 

Oakwood Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Oakwood	Texas	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	8%	8%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	92%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	86%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	61%	67%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	67%	70%	76%

Oakwood ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Oakwood is A-, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Oakwood is high with a score of 40 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Oakwood have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Oakwood ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

81% of Oakwood households have an internet connection despite having 92.07% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 13% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Oakwood residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Oakwood?

How Much Speed does a Oakwood Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Oakwood is 2.5, which is smaller than the Waco average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Oakwood's average household income is $22,451 which is much lower than the Waco average of $54,131 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Oakwood also has 56% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Waco average of 26%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 8% of residents in Waco who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Oakwood has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Oakwood households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Oakwood?

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 Oakwood is Astound Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be Pavlov Media. 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 Oakwood is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Spectrum, Nextlink, HughesNet, EarthLink, Central Link Broadband, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Oakwood, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Oakwood compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Oakwood stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Oakwood's A- ISP Report Card and 40 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.