Best Internet Providers in Payne Springs, TX
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Payne Springs, TX
Payne Springs has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Payne Springs.
Ranks compare Payne Springs with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Payne Springs, TX at a Glance
Payne Springs Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Optimum
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EarthLink
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Nextlink
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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 Payne Springs ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Payne Springs, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Payne Springs 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 Payne Springs, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 53.54% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Payne Springs?
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 Payne Springs
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Conquest Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- One Ring Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
How Payne Springs Compares to Places Its Size
Payne Springs's report card score is in the bottom 9% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 50%.
| Measure | Payne Springs | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Henderson County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 8% | 52.6% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 670 Mbps | bottom 8% | 1,119 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.7 | top 46% | 5.9 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 19% | 10% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 94% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 86% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 54% | bottom 24% | 57% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 43% | 72% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,285 | bottom 47% | $68,244 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 7% | 13% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Payne Springs, against 52.6% across Henderson County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Payne Springs are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,285 (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 Payne Springs
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Payne Springs?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Payne Springs, TX.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Payne Springs?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Payne Springs, TX
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
452 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Payne Springs homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 452 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 100, with an average of 99 Mbps throughout the city.
Conquest Wireless Fixed Wireless in Payne Springs, TX
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
285 Mbps
Conquest Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.2% of Payne Springs homes. Across the city, Conquest Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 285 Mbps, with speeds from 175 Mpbs up to 300 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Payne Springs, TX
Availability:
80.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
210 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.6% of Payne Springs homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 210 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Payne Springs, TX
Availability:
53.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.5% of Payne Springs homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Payne Springs, TX
Availability:
50.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.1% of Payne Springs homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Payne Springs, TX
Availability:
50.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.1% of Payne Springs homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
One Ring Networks Fixed Wireless in Payne Springs, TX
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
One Ring Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Payne Springs homes. Across the city, One Ring Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Payne Springs?
Optimum Cable in Payne Springs, TX
Availability:
47.5%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 47.5% of Payne Springs homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Payne Springs?
Brightspeed DSL in Payne Springs, TX
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 97.0% of Payne Springs homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 10, with an average of 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Payne Springs by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Payne Springs
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Payne Springs
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Payne Springs Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Payne Springs that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Gun Barrel City has the most homes with fiber (59.0%) and Trinidad the fewest (0.0%); Payne Springs has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payne Springs (this page) | 1,003 | 0.0% | 670 Mbps | 5.7 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Mabank | 12,907 | 4.8% | 765 Mbps | 5.7 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Gun Barrel City | 6,190 | 59.0% | 1,229 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Eustace | 3,799 | 50.2% | 851 Mbps | 6.7 | C | 42/100 |
| Trinidad | 2,410 | 0.0% | 886 Mbps | 6.4 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Tool | 2,360 | 5.1% | 860 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 34/100 |
| Pauline | 1,076 | 32.7% | 909 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 39/100 |
| Log Cabin | 678 | 56.2% | 994 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Star Harbor | 572 | 0.0% | 940 Mbps | 7.5 | C- | 23/100 |
| Enchanted Oaks | 347 | 0.0% | 940 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Caney City | 187 | 0.0% | 440 Mbps | 6.8 | D+ | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Payne Springs?
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, Optimum 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 Springs
| Optimum | 940 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Conquest Wireless | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| One Ring Networks | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Payne Springs Internet Providers
Based on 291 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Payne Springs 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 80.6% coverage in Payne Springs.
At a national level, based on 2598 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 Payne Springs Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Payne Springs, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Payne Springs Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| One Ring Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Conquest Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Payne Springs
Based on data reported by Payne Springs ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in Payne Springs. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 940 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 | Payne Springs 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 | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| One Ring Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Conquest Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Payne Springs?
Of the providers in Payne Springs, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Payne Springs 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 Payne Springs, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Payne Springs
| ISP / Tech Type | Payne Springs Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| One Ring Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Conquest Wireless | (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 Payne Springs?
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 Springs is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. 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 Payne Springs is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Payne Springs, available to 97.0% 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.