Best Internet Providers in Rankin, TX
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rankin, TX
Rankin has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL 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 Rankin.
Ranks compare Rankin with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rankin, TX at a Glance
Rankin Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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AT&T
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DSL
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Verizon
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Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
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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 Rankin ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rankin, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Rankin 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 Rankin, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 64.69% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rankin?
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 Rankin Compares to Places Its Size
Rankin's report card score is in the bottom 16% and its connectivity index is in the top 29%.
| Measure | Rankin | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Upton County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 26.7% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 298 Mbps | bottom 13% | 502 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.6 | top 42% | 5.2 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.3 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 31% | 7% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 33% | 75% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | top 19% | 64% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 58% | bottom 16% | 48% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $71,038 | top 48% | $51,209 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 10% | 15% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Rankin, against 26.7% across Upton County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Rankin are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $71,038 (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 Rankin
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rankin?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Rankin, TX.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rankin?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rankin, TX
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.5% of Rankin homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Rankin, TX
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Rankin 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 Rankin, TX
Availability:
64.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.7% of Rankin homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rankin, TX
Availability:
9.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.5% of Rankin homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rankin, TX
Availability:
9.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.5% of Rankin homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rankin?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Rankin, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rankin?
EarthLink DSL in Rankin, TX
Availability:
86.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 86.2% of Rankin homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Rankin, TX
Availability:
86.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 86.2% of Rankin homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Rankin by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Rankin has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Rankin
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Rankin
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79778 | 870 | 0.0% | 298 Mbps | 4.6 | D- | 50/100 |
How Rankin Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rankin that have their own pages are all within 39 miles. Among them, Big Lake has the most homes with fiber (92.5%) and Crane the fewest (1.0%); Rankin has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rankin (this page) | 892 | 0.0% | 298 Mbps | 4.6 | D- | 51/100 |
| Crane | 4,576 | 1.0% | 512 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 42/100 |
| Big Lake | 3,164 | 92.5% | 6,556 Mbps | 8.3 | A- | 53/100 |
| McCamey | 2,225 | 39.4% | 580 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 26/100 |
| Iraan | 1,138 | 48.9% | 664 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 21/100 |
| St. Lawrence | 387 | 90.4% | 970 Mbps | 3 | C- | 35/100 |
| Midkiff | 258 | 13.2% | 465 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 49/100 |
| Sheffield | 255 | 85.1% | 982 Mbps | 1.6 | D+ | 25/100 |
| Bakersfield | 162 | 43.2% | 677 Mbps | 1.1 | D | 54/100 |
| Texon | 94 | 26.6% | 3,208 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 27/100 |
| Stiles | 54 | 14.8% | 449 Mbps | 2.1 | D- | 14/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rankin?
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, Verizon 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 Rankin
| Verizon | 300 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| Nextlink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Rankin Internet Providers
Based on 246 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Rankin 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 94.5% coverage in Rankin.
At a national level, based on 2243 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 Rankin Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rankin, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rankin Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rankin
Based on data reported by Rankin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Rankin. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 300 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 | Rankin Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rankin?
Of the providers in Rankin, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rankin 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 Rankin, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rankin
| ISP / Tech Type | Rankin 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 | ||
| 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 |
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 Rankin?
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 Rankin is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 Rankin is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rankin, available to 94.5% 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.