Best Internet Providers in Portland, TX
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Portland, TX
Portland has 8 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 Portland.
Ranks compare Portland with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Portland, TX at a Glance
Portland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Gtek 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 Portland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Portland, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Portland 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 Portland, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.99% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Portland?
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 Portland
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Gtek Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Portland Compares to Places Its Size
Portland's report card score is in the top 28% and its connectivity index is in the top 25%.
| Measure | Portland | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | San Patricio County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.7% | top 25% | 75.0% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 6,758 Mbps | top 11% | 5,096 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 | 5.9 | bottom 30% | 5.6 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 30% | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | bottom 39% | 8% | 15% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 93% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 14% | 85% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 85% | top 20% | 66% | 74% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | top 45% | 72% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $85,127 | bottom 49% | $74,068 | $92,311 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 49% | 15% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 95.7% of homes in Portland, against 75.0% across San Patricio County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Portland are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $85,127 (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 Portland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Portland?
Frontier Fiber in Portland, TX
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 95.7% of Portland homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Portland, TX
Availability:
24.5%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 24.5% of Portland homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Portland?
Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless in Portland, TX
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Gtek Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Portland homes. Across the city, Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Portland, TX
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
256 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Portland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 256 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Portland, TX
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Portland homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Portland, TX
Availability:
30.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.1% of Portland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Portland, TX
Availability:
30.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.1% of Portland homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Portland?
Spectrum Cable in Portland, TX
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.6% of Portland homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Portland, TX
Availability:
21.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 21.3% of Portland 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 Portland?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Portland, TX.
Internet in Portland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Portland has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Portland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Portland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78374 | 20,461 | 96.0% | 6,772 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 77/100 |
How Portland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Portland that have their own pages are all within 16 miles. Among them, Port Aransas has the most homes with fiber (97.5%) and Taft the fewest (84.8%); Portland has 95.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland (this page) | 18,798 | 95.7% | 6,758 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Corpus Christi | 321,029 | 88.3% | 4,100 Mbps | 9.3 | A- | 62/100 |
| Aransas Pass | 12,074 | 91.0% | 6,371 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 44/100 |
| Ingleside | 9,722 | 91.8% | 6,525 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 53/100 |
| Taft | 5,461 | 84.8% | 5,959 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 38/100 |
| Gregory | 3,279 | 92.0% | 6,511 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 46/100 |
| Port Aransas | 3,130 | 97.5% | 2,444 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 69/100 |
| Ingleside on the Bay | 646 | 95.5% | 6,793 Mbps | 4 | B | 54/100 |
| Bayside | 474 | 0.0% | 181 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 23/100 |
| Sodville | 206 | 14.1% | 501 Mbps | 2.7 | D | 45/100 |
| Taft Southwest | 144 | 2.1% | 351 Mbps | 1.6 | D- | 37/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Portland?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Portland
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Gtek Communications | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Portland Internet Providers
Based on 468 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Portland 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 99.6% coverage in Portland.
At a national level, based on 4432 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 Portland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Portland, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Portland Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) |  (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Gtek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Portland
Based on data reported by Portland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Portland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,983 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Portland Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Gtek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Portland?
Of the providers in Portland, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Portland 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 Portland, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Portland
| ISP / Tech Type | Portland 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Gtek Communications | (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 Portland?
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 Portland is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Portland is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Gtek Communications has the broadest coverage in Portland, available to 99.7% 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.