Best Internet Providers in Plainview, TX
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Plainview, TX
Plainview has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, 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 4 available internet technologies in Plainview.
Ranks compare Plainview with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Plainview, TX at a Glance
Plainview Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Metronet
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Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Plainview ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Plainview, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Plainview 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 Plainview, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 88.31% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Plainview?
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 Plainview
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AW Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- TWN Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Plains Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- South Plains - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Plainview Compares to Places Its Size
Plainview's report card score is in the bottom 28% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 13%.
| Measure | Plainview | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Hale County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 81.9% | top 50% | 80.7% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 963 Mbps | bottom 3% | 1,017 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | top 44% | 6.4 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 21% | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 4% | 4% | 15% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 17% | 92% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 6% | 82% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | bottom 16% | 63% | 74% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 58% | bottom 4% | 60% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $49,221 | bottom 5% | $52,451 | $92,311 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 19% | 16% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 81.9% of homes in Plainview, against 80.7% across Hale County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Plainview are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $49,221 (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 Plainview
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Plainview?
Metronet Fiber in Plainview, TX
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
1,019 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 80.8% of Plainview homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,019 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,120 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Metronet Fiber.
South Plains Fiber in Plainview, TX
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
South Plains offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Plainview homes. Across the city, South Plains 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 Plainview?
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Plainview, TX
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Plainview homes. Across the city, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Plains Internet Fixed Wireless in Plainview, TX
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Plains Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of Plainview homes. Across the city, Plains Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Plainview, TX
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
281 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Plainview homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 281 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 Plainview, TX
Availability:
88.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.3% of Plainview homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
AW Broadband Fixed Wireless in Plainview, TX
Availability:
43.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
AW Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.8% of Plainview homes. Across the city, AW Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 96 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 24, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Plainview, TX
Availability:
12.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.5% of Plainview homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Plainview, TX
Availability:
12.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.5% of Plainview homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Plainview?
Optimum Cable in Plainview, TX
Availability:
91.3%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 91.3% of Plainview 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 Plainview?
EarthLink DSL in Plainview, TX
Availability:
32.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 32.6% of Plainview homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Plainview, TX
Availability:
32.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 32.6% of Plainview homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Plainview by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Plainview has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Plainview
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Plainview
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79072 | 25,605 | 77.6% | 909 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 40/100 |
How Plainview Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Plainview that have their own pages are all within 21 miles. Among them, Kress has the most homes with fiber (97.5%) and Seth Ward the fewest (0.0%); Plainview has 81.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview (this page) | 23,817 | 81.9% | 963 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 41/100 |
| Hale Center | 2,397 | 96.3% | 974 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 42/100 |
| Lockney | 1,807 | 81.7% | 871 Mbps | 7 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Seth Ward | 1,636 | 0.0% | 89 Mbps | 2.3 | F | 27/100 |
| Kress | 1,025 | 97.5% | 975 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Halfway | 426 | 99.5% | 998 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 47/100 |
| Edmonson | 398 | 91.7% | 957 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 49/100 |
| Happy Union | 186 | 90.9% | 961 Mbps | 2.6 | C- | 23/100 |
| Sandhill | 84 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 1.4 | F | 29/100 |
| Sterley | 81 | 0.0% | 93 Mbps | 2.4 | F | 39/100 |
| Muncy | 26 | 0.0% | 163 Mbps | 2.3 | F | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Plainview?
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, Metronet 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 Plainview
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| South Plains | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AW Broadband | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| TWN Communications | 25 |
| Plains Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Plainview Internet Providers
Based on 296 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Plainview 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 94.7% coverage in Plainview.
At a national level, based on 2590 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 Plainview Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Plainview, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Plainview Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AW Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Plains Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Plainview
Based on data reported by Plainview ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Plainview. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,019 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 | Plainview Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| AW Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Plains Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Plainview?
Of the providers in Plainview, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Plainview 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 Plainview, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Plainview
| ISP / Tech Type | Plainview Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (24) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AW Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Plains Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (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 Plainview?
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 Plainview is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. 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 Plainview is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, TWN Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Plainview, available to 98.4% 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.