8 Best Internet Providers in Prairie View, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Prairie View, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Prairie View, TX?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Prairie View, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Prairie View

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Prairie View Internet Providers

Based on 256 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Prairie View residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.97 out of 5 stars and 33.1% coverage in Prairie View.

At a national level, based on 2168 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Prairie View?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Prairie View

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Ezee Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Alternative Internet Resources	75 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Prairie View

Based on data reported by Prairie View ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ezee Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Prairie View. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with EarthLink. This indicates EarthLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Prairie View?

Texas customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

AT&T received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Prairie View customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Prairie View, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Prairie View

Prairie View Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Prairie View below, including the metrics used and how Prairie View compares to the rest of Texas and nation.

Prairie View ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Prairie View	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Prairie View that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	27.53%	82.85%	71.53%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	2,913 Mbps	4,265 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Prairie View.	6.7	8.1	7.1

 

Prairie View Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Prairie View	Texas	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.8	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	9%	15%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	98%	96%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	73%	92%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	36%	74%	76%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	46%	75%	77%

Prairie View ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Prairie View is B-, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Prairie View is high with a score of 29 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Prairie View have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Prairie View ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

73% of Prairie View households have an internet connection despite having 77.07% availability. 36% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 18% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 36% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 46% subscribe to it. A very low number of Prairie View residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Prairie View?

How Much Speed does a Prairie View Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Prairie View is 2.5, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Prairie View’s average household income is $37,139 which is much lower than the Texas average of $92,311 and much lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Prairie View also has 67% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Prairie View has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Prairie View households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Prairie View?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Prairie View?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Prairie View, TX.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Prairie View?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Prairie View?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Prairie View?

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 Prairie View is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be Ezee Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, EarthLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Prairie View is AT&T.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Alternative Internet Resources has the broadest coverage in Prairie View, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Prairie View compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Prairie View stacks up on the national level, it’s useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Prairie View’s B- ISP Report Card and 29 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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