2 Best Internet Providers in Patroon, TX

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Patroon, TX?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Patroon 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 Patroon, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, EarthLink is an option for 8.90% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Patroon

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

Based on 172 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Patroon residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 8.9% coverage in Patroon.

At a national level, based on 965 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AT&T is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.66 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Patroon?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Viasat, 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 Patroon

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Patroon

Based on data reported by Patroon ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Viasat, EarthLink, and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 100 Mbps in Patroon. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Patroon?

Texas customers rate EarthLink 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.

EarthLink received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Patroon customers with an average price rating of 3.54 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Patroon

Patroon 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 Patroon below, including the metrics used and how Patroon compares to the rest of Texas and nation.

Patroon ISP Report Card: F

	Metric (hover for details)	Patroon	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Patroon that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	100 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 Patroon.	2.0	7.8	6.8

 

Patroon Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Patroon	Texas	USA
	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.	2.7	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.	2%	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.	95%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	57%	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.	15%	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.	167%	74%	76%

Patroon ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Patroon is F, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Patroon is high with a score of 42 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Patroon have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Patroon 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.

57% of Patroon households have an internet connection while having 8.90% availability. 15% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 27% 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 15% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 167% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Patroon 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 Patroon?

How Much Speed does a Patroon Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Patroon is 2.7, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Patroon's average household income is $36,426 which is much lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Patroon also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 2% 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 Patroon has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Patroon households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 60% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Patroon?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Patroon, TX.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Patroon?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Patroon, TX.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Patroon?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Patroon, TX.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Patroon?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Patroon?

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

To see how Patroon 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 Patroon's F ISP Report Card and 42 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.