Best Internet Providers in Plains, TX
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Plains, TX
Plains has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, 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 Plains.
Ranks compare Plains with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Plains, TX at a Glance
Plains Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Triple Crown Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
TWN 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 Plains ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Plains, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Plains 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 Plains, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.48% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Plains?
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 Plains
- Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Triple Crown Internet - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- TWN Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Triple Crown Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Plains Compares to Places Its Size
Plains's report card score is in the bottom 41% and its connectivity index is in the top 24%.
| Measure | Plains | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Yoakum County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 80.1% | top 47% | 84.4% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 707 Mbps | bottom 9% | 1,522 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6 | top 39% | 5.8 | 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% | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 19% | 5% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 4% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 5% | 96% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | top 28% | 78% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | bottom 24% | 74% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $77,259 | top 45% | $96,085 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 18% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 80.1% of homes in Plains, against 84.4% across Yoakum County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Plains are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $77,259 (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 Plains
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Plains?
Triple Crown Internet Fiber in Plains, TX
Availability:
64.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Triple Crown Internet offers Fiber service to 64.8% of Plains homes. Across the city, Triple Crown Internet Fiber has speeds up to 200 Mbps
Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Plains, TX
Availability:
61.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 61.2% of Plains homes. Across the city, Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Plains?
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Plains, TX
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Plains homes. Across the city, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Triple Crown Internet Fixed Wireless in Plains, TX
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Triple Crown Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Plains homes. Across the city, Triple Crown Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Plains, TX
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of Plains homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Plains, TX
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
289 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.9% of Plains homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 289 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Plains?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Plains, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Plains?
Windstream DSL in Plains, TX
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 91.7% of Plains homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Plains by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Plains has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Plains
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Plains
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79355 | 1,872 | 73.0% | 668 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 66/100 |
How Plains Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Plains that have their own pages are all within 26 miles, 1 of them in New Mexico. Among them, Denver City has the most homes with fiber (86.4%) and Seagraves the fewest (69.0%); Plains has 80.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plains (this page) | 1,667 | 80.1% | 707 Mbps | 6 | C | 65/100 |
| Denver City | 6,351 | 86.4% | 1,769 Mbps | 6 | B- | 65/100 |
| Seagraves | 3,603 | 69.0% | 1,438 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Higginbotham | 463 | 18.4% | 209 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 34/100 |
| Wellman | 352 | 96.3% | 1,284 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 61/100 |
| Prairieview, NM | 335 | 59.4% | 885 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 58/100 |
| Bronco | 104 | 15.4% | 220 Mbps | 1.9 | D- | 71/100 |
| Tokio | 104 | 54.8% | 638 Mbps | 1.7 | D | 61/100 |
| Lehman | 88 | 97.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.6 | C | 42/100 |
| Johnson | 76 | 85.5% | 1,137 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 51/100 |
| Gomez | 59 | 79.7% | 1,128 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Plains?
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, Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative 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 Plains
| Windstream | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Triple Crown Internet | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| TWN Communications | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Plains Internet Providers
Based on 49 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Plains 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 89.9% coverage in Plains.
At a national level, based on 1267 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 Plains Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Plains, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Plains Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Triple Crown Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Plains
Based on data reported by Plains ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Plains. 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 | Plains Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Triple Crown Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Plains?
Of the providers in Plains, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Plains 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 Plains, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Plains
| ISP / Tech Type | Plains Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Triple Crown Internet | (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 Plains?
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 Plains is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative. 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 Plains is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, TWN Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Plains, available to 99.2% 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.