9 Best Internet Providers in Park Central Area, Abilene, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Park Central Area, Abilene, 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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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Park Central Area, Abilene, TX?

Optimum is the best internet provider in Park Central Area based on Abilene customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Optimum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Park Central Area, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Optimum is an option for 98.38% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Park Central Area

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Park Central Area Internet Providers

Based on 267 reviews from Abilene internet customers, Optimum is the best internet service provider for Park Central Area residents. Optimum was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Taylor Electric Cooperative wins for second-place in Abilene, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 8.7% coverage in Park Central Area.

At a national level, based on 2289 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Taylor Electric Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Park Central Area?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Optimum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Park Central Area

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Taylor Electric Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	MetroNet	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Park Central Area

Based on data reported by Park Central Area ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Park Central Area. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,163 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 Optimum. This indicates Optimum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Park Central Area?

Abilene customers rate Optimum 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.

Optimum received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Taylor Electric Cooperative is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Park Central Area customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Park Central Area, Abilene, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Park Central Area

Park Central Area 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 Park Central Area below, including the metrics used and how Park Central Area compares to the rest of Abilene and nation.

Park Central Area ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Park Central Area	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Park Central Area that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	95.63%	96.20%	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.	2,488 Mbps	2,381 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 Park Central Area.	9.3	8.4	6.8

 

Park Central Area Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Park Central Area	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.	1.9	2.5	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.	3%	9%	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.	99%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	91%	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.	85%	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.	85%	74%	76%

Park Central Area ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Park Central Area is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Park Central Area is high with a score of 61 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Park Central Area have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Park Central Area 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.

96% of Park Central Area households have an internet connection despite having 99.87% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% 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 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Park Central Area 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 Park Central Area?

How Much Speed does a Park Central Area Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Park Central Area is 1.9, which is smaller than the Abilene average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Park Central Area's average household income is $61,649 which is about average for the Abilene average of $71,146 and 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.

Park Central Area also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Abilene average of 19%. Additionally, 3% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Abilene who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Park Central Area has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Park Central Area households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Park Central Area?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Park Central Area?

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 Park Central Area is Optimum.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Optimum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Park Central Area is Optimum.
• Rise Broadband, Nextlink, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Park Central Area, 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 Park Central Area compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Park Central Area 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 Park Central Area's A- ISP Report Card and 61 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.