Best Internet Providers in Putnam, TX
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Putnam, TX
Putnam has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Putnam.
Ranks compare Putnam with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Putnam, TX at a Glance
Putnam Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AMA Techtel
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
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 Putnam ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Putnam, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Putnam 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 Putnam, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 64.79% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Putnam?
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.
How Putnam Compares to Places Its Size
Putnam's report card score is in the bottom 14% and its connectivity index is in the top 38%.
| Measure | Putnam | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Callahan County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 84.0% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 120 Mbps | bottom 7% | 1,349 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.4 | top 45% | 5.6 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 13% | 10% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 6% | 91% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 55% | bottom 45% | 57% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 63% | bottom 26% | 74% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $70,227 | top 50% | $74,395 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 16% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Putnam, against 84.0% across Callahan County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Putnam are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,227 (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 Putnam
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Putnam?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Putnam, TX.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Putnam?
AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless in Putnam, TX
Availability:
88.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
AMA Techtel offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.7% of Putnam homes. Across the city, AMA Techtel Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 75 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Putnam, TX
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.3% of Putnam homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Putnam, TX
Availability:
64.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.8% of Putnam homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Putnam, TX
Availability:
48.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.6% of Putnam homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Putnam, TX
Availability:
48.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.6% of Putnam homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Putnam?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Putnam, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Putnam?
Windstream DSL in Putnam, TX
Availability:
60.6%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
120 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 60.6% of Putnam homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 120 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Putnam by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Putnam has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Putnam
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Putnam
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76469 | 80 | 0.0% | 139 Mbps | 5.4 | D | 44/100 |
How Putnam Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Putnam that have their own pages are all within 17 miles. Among them, Baird has the most homes with fiber (84.3%) and Cisco the fewest (0.0%); Putnam has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam (this page) | 142 | 0.0% | 120 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 46/100 |
| Cisco | 4,484 | 0.0% | 880 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 16/100 |
| Baird | 2,670 | 84.3% | 1,434 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Moran | 488 | 0.0% | 169 Mbps | 4.5 | D- | 33/100 |
| Dothan | 308 | 0.0% | 461 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 22/100 |
| Pleasant Hill | 206 | 0.0% | 587 Mbps | 7 | D+ | 22/100 |
| Nimrod | 198 | 0.0% | 498 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 29/100 |
| Rowden | 157 | 6.4% | 163 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 37/100 |
| Scranton | 127 | 0.0% | 481 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 25/100 |
| Gunsight | 81 | 0.0% | 674 Mbps | 6.1 | D+ | 23/100 |
| Sabanno | 54 | 0.0% | 764 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 22/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Putnam?
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, Windstream 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 Putnam
| Windstream | 200 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| Nextlink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| AMA Techtel | 75 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Putnam Internet Providers
Based on 234 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Putnam residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.63 out of 5 stars and 48.6% coverage in Putnam.
At a national level, based on 1526 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 Putnam Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Putnam, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Putnam Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Putnam
Based on data reported by Putnam ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 200 Mbps in Putnam. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 120 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 | Putnam Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Putnam?
Of the providers in Putnam, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Putnam 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. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Putnam, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Putnam
| ISP / Tech Type | Putnam Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AMA Techtel | (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 Putnam?
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 Putnam is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 Putnam is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and AMA Techtel has the broadest coverage in Putnam, available to 88.7% 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.