Best Internet Providers in Palo Alto, TX
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Palo Alto, TX
Palo Alto has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable 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 Palo Alto.
Ranks compare Palo Alto with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Palo Alto, TX at a Glance
Palo Alto Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Gtek Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Riviera Telephone Company
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 Palo Alto ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Palo Alto, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 70.09% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Palo Alto?
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 Palo Alto
- VTX1 Companies - fixed wireless coverage map
- Gtek Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Riviera Telephone Company - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Palo Alto Compares to Places Its Size
Palo Alto's report card score is in the bottom 19% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 3%.
| Measure | Palo Alto | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Nueces County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 86.4% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 336 Mbps | bottom 15% | 4,112 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5 | top 34% | 9 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 2% | bottom 8% | 6% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 24% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 59% | bottom 2% | 89% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 24% | bottom 5% | 75% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | bottom 38% | 71% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $65,730 | bottom 42% | $76,489 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 21% | top 4% | 15% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Palo Alto, against 86.4% across Nueces County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Palo Alto are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 2% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,730 (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 Palo Alto
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Palo Alto?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Palo Alto, TX.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Palo Alto?
Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless in Palo Alto, TX
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
128 Mbps
Gtek Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.4% of Palo Alto homes. Across the city, Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 128 Mbps, with speeds from 120 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Riviera Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Palo Alto, TX
Availability:
79.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Riviera Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.5% of Palo Alto homes. Across the city, Riviera Telephone Company Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Palo Alto, TX
Availability:
70.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.1% of Palo Alto homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Palo Alto, TX
Availability:
69.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
148 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.5% of Palo Alto homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 148 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in Palo Alto, TX
Availability:
68.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
399 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.4% of Palo Alto homes. Across the city, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 399 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Palo Alto, TX
Availability:
50.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.1% of Palo Alto homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Palo Alto, TX
Availability:
50.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.1% of Palo Alto homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Palo Alto?
Sparklight Cable in Palo Alto, TX
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 2.0% of Palo Alto homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Palo Alto?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Palo Alto, TX.
Internet in Palo Alto by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Palo Alto
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Palo Alto
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Palo Alto Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Palo Alto that have their own pages are all within 16 miles. Among them, Bishop has the most homes with fiber (84.3%) and Driscoll the fewest (7.3%); Palo Alto has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto (this page) | 351 | 0.0% | 336 Mbps | 5 | D | 12/100 |
| Kingsville | 28,832 | 78.6% | 2,149 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Bishop | 4,026 | 84.3% | 6,021 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 37/100 |
| Driscoll | 2,058 | 7.3% | 833 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 23/100 |
| Agua Dulce | 1,277 | 63.3% | 780 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 39/100 |
| Banquete | 1,114 | 15.3% | 1,087 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 46/100 |
| Petronila | 992 | 32.1% | 533 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Ben Bolt | 935 | 22.6% | 1,713 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 52/100 |
| San Pedro | 508 | 37.8% | 2,331 Mbps | 7 | B- | 53/100 |
| Ricardo | 370 | 3.2% | 176 Mbps | 5 | D | 36/100 |
| Rabb | 170 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 52/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Palo Alto?
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, VTX1 Companies 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 Palo Alto
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| VTX1 Companies | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Gtek Communications | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Riviera Telephone Company | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Palo Alto Internet Providers
Based on 237 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Palo Alto 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 69.5% coverage in Palo Alto.
At a national level, based on 2306 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 Palo Alto Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Palo Alto, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Palo Alto 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) |  (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Riviera Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gtek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Palo Alto
Based on data reported by Palo Alto ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through VTX1 Companies. The company offers speeds up to 400 Mbps in Palo Alto. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 399 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 | Palo Alto 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Riviera Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gtek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Palo Alto?
Of the providers in Palo Alto, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Palo Alto
| ISP / Tech Type | Palo Alto 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Riviera Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gtek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (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 Palo Alto?
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 Palo Alto is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be VTX1 Companies. 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 Palo Alto is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Gtek Communications has the broadest coverage in Palo Alto, available to 95.4% 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.