17 Best Internet Providers in Palmer, TX
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Palmer ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 4,755 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 17 |
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Real Palmer Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Palmer has 17 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 Palmer.
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Palmer has 17 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 Palmer.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Palmer, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Palmer ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Palmer, TX?
EarthLink is the best internet provider in Palmer based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Palmer, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 87.83% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Palmer, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Palmer
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Palmer Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Palmer Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Rise Broadband |  (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Legacy | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| 5G-X | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| fiberfly | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cito Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Open Infra | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 437 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Palmer residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Point Broadband wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 23.9% coverage in Palmer.
At a national level, based on 3913 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hotwire Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.70 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Palmer?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Palmer?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Frontier Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Open Infra and Hotwire 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 Palmer
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Open Infra | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| fiberfly | 1,024 Mbps | ||
| Cito Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Element8 | 500 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| 5G-X | 100 Mbps | ||
| Wi-Five | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Legacy ISP | 50 Mbps | ||
| Point Broadband | 40 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Palmer
| ISP / Tech Type | Palmer Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) |  (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Legacy | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| 5G-X | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| fiberfly | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cito Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Open Infra | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Palmer ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Open Infra and Hotwire Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Palmer. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Palmer?
Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state 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 Palmer customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Palmer, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Palmer
| ISP / Tech Type | Palmer Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Rise Broadband | (1) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (26) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Legacy | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| 5G-X | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| fiberfly | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cito Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Open Infra | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Palmer 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 city 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 Palmer below, including the metrics used and how Palmer compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Palmer | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Palmer that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 60.40% | 78.37% | 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. | 4,755 Mbps | 3,946 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 Palmer. | 9.5 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 3.1 | 2.8 | 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. | 10% | 13% | 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. | 96% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 90% | 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. | 58% | 73% | 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. | 59% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Palmer ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Palmer is B+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Palmer is high with a score of 58 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Palmer have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Palmer ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.
90% of Palmer households have an internet connection despite having 99.80% availability. 58% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 23% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 58% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 59% subscribe to it. A low number of Palmer 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 Cities Compare to Palmer?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
How Much Speed does a Palmer Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Palmer is 3.1, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Palmer's average household income is $94,160 which is higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Palmer also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Palmer has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Palmer households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Palmer?
Frontier Fiber in Palmer, TX
Availability:
57.7%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 57.7% of Palmer homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Open Infra Fiber in Palmer, TX
Availability:
24.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Open Infra offers Fiber service to 24.5% of Palmer homes. Across the city, Open Infra Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Palmer, TX
Availability:
12.2%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 12.2% of Palmer homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Palmer, TX
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 8.0% of Palmer homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Cito Fiber in Palmer, TX
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Cito Fiber offers Fiber service to 6.3% of Palmer homes. Across the city, Cito Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fiber in Palmer, TX
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.4% of Palmer homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Palmer, TX
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Palmer homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Palmer, TX
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Palmer homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Palmer?
Spectrum Cable in Palmer, TX
Availability:
64.1%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 64.1% of Palmer homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Palmer?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Palmer, TX.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Palmer?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Palmer, TX
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Palmer homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 95 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Palmer, TX
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
406 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Palmer homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 406 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 100, with an average of 82 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Palmer, TX
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Palmer homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Wi-Five Fixed Wireless in Palmer, TX
Availability:
94.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Wi-Five offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.4% of Palmer homes. Across the city, Wi-Five Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Palmer, TX
Availability:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.8% of Palmer homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Palmer, TX
Availability:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.8% of Palmer homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Palmer, TX
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.1% of Palmer homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Legacy Fixed Wireless in Palmer, TX
Availability:
46.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Legacy ISP offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.9% of Palmer homes. Across the city, Legacy Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
fiberfly Fixed Wireless in Palmer, TX
Availability:
31.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
142 Mbps
fiberfly offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.4% of Palmer homes. Across the city, fiberfly Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 142 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,024 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 30 and as high as 1,024, with an average of 75 Mbps throughout the city.
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Palmer, TX
Availability:
23.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.9% of Palmer homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
Element8 Fixed Wireless in Palmer, TX
Availability:
18.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Element8 offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.3% of Palmer homes. Across the city, Element8 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
5G-X Fixed Wireless in Palmer, TX
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
5G-X offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Palmer homes. Across the city, 5G-X Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Palmer?
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 Palmer is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Open Infra and Hotwire Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Palmer is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Palmer, 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 Palmer compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Palmer 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 Palmer's B+ ISP Report Card and 58 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100