Best Internet Providers in Penwell, TX
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Penwell, TX
Penwell has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in Penwell.
Ranks compare Penwell with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Penwell, TX at a Glance
Penwell Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Reach Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
BBT
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Net Ops Communications
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 Penwell ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Penwell, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Penwell 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 Penwell, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 39.58% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Penwell?
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.
How Penwell Compares to Places Its Size
Penwell's report card score is in the bottom 5% and its connectivity index is in the top 33%.
| Measure | Penwell | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Ector County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 59.3% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 188 Mbps | bottom 10% | 3,258 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.6 | bottom 9% | 9.7 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | top 4% | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 34% | 4% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | top 39% | 88% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 54% | bottom 43% | 66% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 40% | 69% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $63,558 | bottom 38% | $80,712 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 23% | top 3% | 17% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Penwell, against 59.3% across Ector County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Penwell are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $63,558 (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 Penwell
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Penwell?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Penwell, TX.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Penwell?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Penwell, TX
Availability:
39.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.6% of Penwell homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Reach Broadband Fixed Wireless in Penwell, TX
Availability:
39.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
268 Mbps
Reach Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.6% of Penwell homes. Across the city, Reach Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 268 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 150, with an average of 117 Mbps throughout the city.
BBT Fixed Wireless in Penwell, TX
Availability:
36.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
130 Mbps
BBT offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.5% of Penwell homes. Across the city, BBT Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 130 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 250 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 26 Mbps throughout the city.
Net Ops Communications Fixed Wireless in Penwell, TX
Availability:
26.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Net Ops Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.0% of Penwell homes. Across the city, Net Ops Communications 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 Penwell?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Penwell, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Penwell?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Penwell, TX.
Internet in Penwell by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Penwell has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Penwell
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Penwell
How Penwell Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Penwell that have their own pages are all within 27 miles. Among them, Odessa has the most homes with fiber (73.2%) and Crane the fewest (1.0%); Penwell has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penwell (this page) | 96 | 0.0% | 188 Mbps | 1.6 | F | 49/100 |
| Odessa | 132,184 | 73.2% | 3,858 Mbps | 10.1 | B+ | 52/100 |
| West Odessa | 33,178 | 6.9% | 1,011 Mbps | 8 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Monahans | 9,625 | 7.9% | 532 Mbps | 5.7 | D+ | 44/100 |
| Gardendale | 4,810 | 37.7% | 2,451 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 56/100 |
| Crane | 4,576 | 1.0% | 512 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 42/100 |
| Thorntonville | 686 | 0.0% | 469 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Grandfalls | 478 | 0.0% | 51 Mbps | 1.2 | F | 35/100 |
| Goldsmith | 461 | 0.0% | 964 Mbps | 6.9 | C- | 30/100 |
| Wickett | 443 | 10.4% | 154 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 31/100 |
| Notrees | 58 | 0.0% | 191 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 49/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Penwell?
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, Reach Broadband 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 Penwell
| Reach Broadband | 400 |
|---|---|
| BBT | 250 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Net Ops Communications | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Penwell. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Penwell Internet Providers
Based on 29 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Penwell residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 342 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 Penwell Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Penwell, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Penwell Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Net Ops Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BBT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Reach Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Penwell
Based on data reported by Penwell ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Reach Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 400 Mbps in Penwell. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 268 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 | Penwell Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Net Ops Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BBT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Reach Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Penwell?
Of the providers in Penwell, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Penwell 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.
The table below shows how customers in Penwell, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Penwell
| ISP / Tech Type | Penwell Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Net Ops Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BBT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Reach Broadband | (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 Penwell?
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 Penwell is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Reach Broadband. 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 Penwell is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Reach Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Penwell, available to 39.6% 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.