Best Internet Providers in Princeton, TX
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Princeton, TX
Princeton has 14 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 Princeton.
Ranks compare Princeton with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Princeton, TX at a Glance
Princeton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Princeton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Princeton, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Princeton 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 Princeton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 88.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Princeton?
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 Princeton
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Element8 - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- 360 Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Centric Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Point Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Peoples - fixed wireless coverage map
How Princeton Compares to Places Its Size
Princeton's report card score is in the top 37% and its connectivity index is in the top 29%.
| Measure | Princeton | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Collin County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 68.2% | bottom 37% | 91.1% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,566 Mbps | top 36% | 5,053 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 | 8.7 | top 11% | 8 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | top 7% | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 36% | 28% | 15% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 99% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 32% | 96% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | bottom 46% | 87% | 74% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 18% | 93% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $100,169 | top 37% | $135,527 | $92,311 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 19% | 18% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 68.2% of homes in Princeton, against 91.1% across Collin County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Princeton are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $100,169 (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 Princeton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Princeton?
EarthLink Fiber in Princeton, TX
Availability:
62.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,777 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 62.2% of Princeton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,777 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Princeton from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Princeton, TX
Availability:
62.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,777 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 62.2% of Princeton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,777 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Princeton from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Princeton, TX
Availability:
21.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 21.1% of Princeton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Princeton, TX
Availability:
10.2%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
7,279 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 10.2% of Princeton homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,279 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber.
Optimum Fiber in Princeton, TX
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 8.3% of Princeton homes. Across the city, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Centric Fiber in Princeton, TX
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Centric Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Princeton homes. Across the city, Centric 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 Princeton?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Princeton, TX
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
244 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Princeton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 244 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Princeton, TX
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
484 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.5% of Princeton homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 484 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 100, with an average of 97 Mbps throughout the city.
Element8 Fixed Wireless in Princeton, TX
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Element8 offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Princeton homes. Across the city, Element8 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Princeton, TX
Availability:
88.0%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.0% of Princeton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
360 Communications Fixed Wireless in Princeton, TX
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
127 Mbps
360 Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of Princeton homes. Across the city, 360 Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 127 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Princeton, TX
Availability:
25.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.2% of Princeton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Princeton, TX
Availability:
25.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.2% of Princeton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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.
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Princeton, TX
Availability:
16.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.3% of Princeton homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Princeton, TX
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.7% of Princeton homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Peoples Fixed Wireless in Princeton, TX
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
23 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.6% of Princeton homes. Across the city, Peoples Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 23 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 5.0, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Princeton?
Spectrum Cable in Princeton, TX
Availability:
79.7%
Customer Rating:
(1738)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 79.7% of Princeton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Princeton, TX
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 8.3% of Princeton homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Princeton?
EarthLink DSL in Princeton, TX
Availability:
40.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
15 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 40.0% of Princeton homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 15 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 2.3 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Princeton from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Princeton, TX
Availability:
40.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
15 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 40.0% of Princeton homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 15 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 2.3 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Princeton from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Princeton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Princeton has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Princeton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Princeton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75407 | 25,768 | 69.5% | 3,602 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 77/100 |
How Princeton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Princeton that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, St. Paul has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lowry Crossing the fewest (56.7%); Princeton has 68.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton (this page) | 24,200 | 68.2% | 3,566 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Melissa | 15,127 | 88.7% | 3,623 Mbps | 9.5 | A- | 95/100 |
| Fairview | 12,118 | 98.8% | 4,879 Mbps | 10.9 | A | 83/100 |
| Farmersville | 8,598 | 69.3% | 2,736 Mbps | 9.4 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Lucas | 7,510 | 85.4% | 4,192 Mbps | 10 | A- | 91/100 |
| Lowry Crossing | 2,901 | 56.7% | 2,776 Mbps | 10.5 | B | 78/100 |
| St. Paul | 1,957 | 100.0% | 7,396 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 98/100 |
| New Hope | 661 | 16.2% | 1,207 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 60/100 |
| Copeville | 365 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 14 | A+ | 57/100 |
| Verona | 336 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 7.7 | C- | 43/100 |
| Lavon Beach Estates | 174 | 100.0% | 2,379 Mbps | 11.5 | A | 60/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Princeton?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Princeton
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Nextlink | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Centric Fiber | 1,000 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| Rise Broadband | 500 |
| Element8 | 500 |
| 360 Communications | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Point Broadband | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Peoples Telecom | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Princeton Internet Providers
Based on 508 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Princeton 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 97.6% coverage in Princeton.
At a national level, based on 4532 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Princeton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Princeton, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Princeton Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Centric Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (199) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Princeton
Based on data reported by Princeton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Princeton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,691 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 | Princeton Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples | (0) |  (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Centric Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (199) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Princeton?
Of the providers in Princeton, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Princeton 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 Princeton, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Princeton
| ISP / Tech Type | Princeton Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Centric Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| 360 Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (40) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (199) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Element8 | (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 Princeton?
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 Princeton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Princeton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Princeton, available to 97.6% 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.