13 Best Internet Providers in Payne County, OK
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Payne County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,159 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Payne County Customer Ratings | 9 |
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.
Payne County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Payne County.
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Payne County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Payne County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Payne County, OK for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Payne County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Payne County, OK?
Centranet is the best internet provider in Payne County based on Oklahoma customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Centranet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Payne County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Centranet is an option for 34.07% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Payne County, Oklahoma, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Payne County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Payne County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Payne County Overall | Oklahoma Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Centranet |  (3) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| ProValue.Net | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (25) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum |  (4) | (9) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (8) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (0) | (4) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (5) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Brightnet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| AtLink Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 62 reviews from Oklahoma internet customers, Centranet is the best internet service provider for Payne County residents. Centranet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. ProValue.Net wins for second-place in Oklahoma, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 87.2% coverage in Payne County.
At a national level, based on 2285 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Bluepeak is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.70 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Payne County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Payne County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Centranet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Bluepeak 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 Payne County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Bluepeak | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Vyve Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centranet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Chickasaw (Brightnet) | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| ProValue.Net | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 800 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| AtLink Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Payne County
| ISP / Tech Type | Payne County Speed | Oklahoma Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Centranet | (3) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (4) | (9) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (25) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| ProValue.Net | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (0) | (4) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (8) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (5) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Brightnet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| AtLink Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Payne County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Bluepeak. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Payne County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Centranet. This indicates Centranet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Payne County?
Oklahoma customers rate Centranet 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.
Centranet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Payne County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Payne County, Oklahoma, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Payne County
| ISP / Tech Type | Payne County Affordability | Oklahoma Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Centranet | (3) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| ProValue.Net | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (25) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (4) | (9) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (8) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Bluepeak | (0) | (4) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (5) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Brightnet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| AtLink Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Payne County 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 county 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 Payne County below, including the metrics used and how Payne County compares to the rest of Oklahoma and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Payne County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 72.92% | 70.92% | 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. | 3,159 Mbps | 3,401 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 Payne County. | 10.0 | 8.2 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.3 | 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. | 9% | 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. | 96% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 82% | 88% | 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. | 60% | 66% | 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. | 64% | 67% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Payne County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Payne County is B+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Payne County is high with a score of 40 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Payne County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Payne County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
82% of Payne County households have an internet connection despite having 93.17% availability. 60% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 11% 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 60% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Payne County 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 Counties Compare to Payne County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
How Much Speed does a Payne County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Payne County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Oklahoma average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Payne County's average household income is $55,490 which is lower than the Oklahoma average of $72,520 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.
Payne County also has 33% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Oklahoma average of 16%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Oklahoma who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Payne County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Payne County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% 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 Payne County?
Bluepeak Fiber in Payne County, OK
Availability:
49.2%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Bluepeak offers Fiber service to 49.2% of Payne County homes. Across the county, Bluepeak Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Centranet Fiber in Payne County, OK
Availability:
34.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Centranet offers Fiber service to 34.1% of Payne County homes. Across the county, Centranet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Payne County, OK
Availability:
19.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,993 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 19.9% of Payne County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,993 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Payne County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Payne County, OK
Availability:
19.9%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,993 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 19.9% of Payne County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,993 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Payne County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
ProValue.Net Fiber in Payne County, OK
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ProValue.Net offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Payne County homes. Across the county, ProValue.Net Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Payne County?
Optimum Cable in Payne County, OK
Availability:
70.5%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 70.5% of Payne County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable in Payne County, OK
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 1.4% of Payne County homes. Across the county, Vyve Broadband 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 Payne County?
EarthLink DSL in Payne County, OK
Availability:
64.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 64.4% of Payne County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.7 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Payne County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Payne County, OK
Availability:
64.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 64.4% of Payne County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.7 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Payne County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightnet DSL in Payne County, OK
Availability:
45.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Chickasaw (Brightnet) offers DSL service to 45.0% of Payne County homes. Across the county, Brightnet DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Payne County?
AtLink Broadband Fixed Wireless in Payne County, OK
Availability:
92.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
AtLink Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.9% of Payne County homes. Across the county, AtLink Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Payne County, OK
Availability:
87.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.8% of Payne County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
ProValue.Net Fixed Wireless in Payne County, OK
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
252 Mbps
ProValue.Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.7% of Payne County homes. Across the county, ProValue.Net Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 252 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 222 Mbps throughout the county.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Payne County, OK
Availability:
84.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.5% of Payne County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 16 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.8 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Payne County, OK
Availability:
69.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.0% of Payne County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Payne County, OK
Availability:
69.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.0% of Payne County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Payne County, OK
Availability:
50.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.2% of Payne County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Payne County, OK
Availability:
19.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
119 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.8% of Payne County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 119 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 400, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Payne County?
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 Payne County is Centranet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Bluepeak. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Centranet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Payne County is Centranet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and AtLink Broadband has the broadest coverage in Payne County, 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 Payne County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Payne County 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 Payne County's B+ ISP Report Card and 40 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100