Best Internet Providers in Penland, TX
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Penland, TX
Penland has 7 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 Penland.
Ranks compare Penland with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Penland, TX at a Glance
Penland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
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 Penland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Penland, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Penland 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 Penland, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Penland?
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 Penland
How Penland Compares to Places Its Size
Penland's report card score is in the bottom 30% and its connectivity index is in the top 40%.
| Measure | Penland | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Grayson County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 69.3% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 564 Mbps | bottom 22% | 4,238 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.3 | top 17% | 7.8 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 24% | top 6% | 13% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 95% | 96% | 96% | Tied with 1,493 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 90% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 50% | bottom 35% | 67% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 24% | 76% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $107,390 | top 8% | $80,765 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 14% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Penland, against 69.3% across Grayson County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Penland are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 24% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $107,390 (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 Penland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Penland?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Penland, TX.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Penland?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Penland, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Penland homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
360 Communications Fixed Wireless in Penland, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
360 Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Penland homes. Across the city, 360 Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 6.0, with an average of 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Penland, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
286 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Penland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 286 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Penland, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Penland 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
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Penland, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
233 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Penland homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 233 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 100, with an average of 56 Mbps throughout the city.
TekWav Fixed Wireless in Penland, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
TekWav offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Penland homes. Across the city, TekWav Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Penland?
Sparklight Cable in Penland, TX
Availability:
32.8%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 32.8% of Penland 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 Penland?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Penland, TX.
Internet in Penland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Penland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Penland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Penland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Penland that have their own pages are all within 10 miles, 4 of them in Oklahoma. Among them, Sherman has the most homes with fiber (80.8%) and Colbert, OK the fewest (2.4%); Penland has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penland (this page) | 317 | 0.0% | 564 Mbps | 6.3 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Sherman | 48,837 | 80.8% | 5,822 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Denison | 31,103 | 74.7% | 3,698 Mbps | 9.6 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Bells | 3,969 | 50.2% | 3,719 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 53/100 |
| Colbert, OK | 2,186 | 2.4% | 1,709 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 40/100 |
| Savoy | 1,445 | 56.0% | 4,079 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 53/100 |
| Achille, OK | 786 | 0.0% | 787 Mbps | 5.9 | D+ | 24/100 |
| Knollwood | 764 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 9 | A+ | 79/100 |
| Hendrix, OK | 528 | 0.0% | 427 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 26/100 |
| Kemp, OK | 283 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 26/100 |
| Smith Oaks | 229 | 17.0% | 1,486 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Penland?
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, Sparklight 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 Penland
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| TekWav | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| 360 Communications | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Penland. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Penland Internet Providers
Based on 80 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Penland 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 100.0% coverage in Penland.
At a national level, based on 1279 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 Penland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Penland, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Penland Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TekWav | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Penland
Based on data reported by Penland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Penland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Penland Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TekWav | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Penland?
Of the providers in Penland, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Penland 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 Penland, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Penland
| ISP / Tech Type | Penland Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TekWav | (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 Penland?
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 Penland is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. 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 Penland is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, TekWav, T-Mobile Home Internet, Rise Broadband, Nextlink, HughesNet, and 360 Communications has the broadest coverage in Penland, available to 100.0% 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.