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Best Internet Providers in Ratcliff, TX

All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Ratcliff has 4 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 Ratcliff.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber0.0%Houston County 73.6%bottom 22%
Average top speed75 MbpsHouston County 1,076 Mbpsbottom 4%
Providers42.8 at a typical addressbottom 27%
Homes with internet77%Houston County 83%bottom 18%
ISP Report CardFscore 6 of 100bottom 7%
Connectivity index16/100Houston County 29/100bottom 6%

Ranks compare Ratcliff with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Ratcliff, TX at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Ratcliff ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestWindstreamUp to 200 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 3.97 out of 5 by its customers, available to 84.59% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Ratcliff Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Windstream

Windstream logo

Availability:

87.5%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(99)

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1-866-558-4090 Price: Starting at $19.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ratcliff.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ratcliff residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

87.5%

69 Mbps

200 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(52)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

46.8%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ratcliff.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ratcliff residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

46.8%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

84.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ratcliff.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ratcliff residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

84.6%

45 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

46.8%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ratcliff.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ratcliff residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

46.8%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Ratcliff residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Ratcliff ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ratcliff, TX?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ratcliff 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 Ratcliff, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 84.59% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ratcliff?

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.

Ratcliff, TX map of internet availability

How Ratcliff Compares to Places Its Size

Ratcliff's report card score is in the bottom 7% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 6%.

Fscore 6 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 7%
16/100Houston County 29/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 6%
Measure Ratcliff Rank among US places under 1,000 people Houston County Texas US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 0.0% bottom 22% 73.6% 82.8% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 75 Mbps bottom 4% 1,076 Mbps 4,265 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 2.8 bottom 27% 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 2.2 bottom 24% 2.5 2.8 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 4% bottom 20% 7% 15% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 93% top 47% 91% 96% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 77% bottom 18% 83% 92% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 41% bottom 21% 52% 74% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 63% bottom 26% 66% 80% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $58,294 bottom 28% $61,667 $92,311 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 20% top 5% 14% 17% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Ratcliff, against 73.6% across Houston County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Ratcliff are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,294 (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 Ratcliff

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ratcliff?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ratcliff?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ratcliff, TX

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

84.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

45 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.6% of Ratcliff homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Ratcliff from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ratcliff, TX

EarthLink logo

Availability:

46.8%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.8% of Ratcliff homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Ratcliff from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ratcliff, TX

AT&T logo

Availability:

46.8%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.8% of Ratcliff homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Ratcliff from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ratcliff?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ratcliff?

Windstream DSL in Ratcliff, TX

Windstream logo

Availability:

87.5%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(52)

Avg. Download Speed

69 Mbps

Windstream offers DSL service to 87.5% of Ratcliff homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ratcliff from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Ratcliff by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Ratcliff has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Ratcliff

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Ratcliff

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
7585828 0.0%157 Mbps2F15/100

How Ratcliff Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Ratcliff that have their own pages are all within 16 miles. Among them, Wells has the most homes with fiber (89.8%) and Kennard the fewest (0.0%); Ratcliff has 0.0%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Ratcliff (this page)344 0.0%75 Mbps2.8F16/100
Wells1,765 89.8%1,254 Mbps3.3C32/100
Kennard906 0.0%233 Mbps3.7D-24/100
Apple Springs704 46.3%541 Mbps4.3D+43/100
Nogalus510 0.0%84 Mbps1.7F61/100
Brunswick472 89.6%1,809 Mbps2.7C40/100
Pennington434 0.0%196 Mbps3.7D-9/100
Belott406 83.0%933 Mbps3.6C-33/100
Weches248 1.2%49 Mbps1F46/100
Tadmor243 18.5%321 Mbps1.7D-23/100
Nigton139 15.8%272 Mbps2.5D-43/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ratcliff?

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 Ratcliff

Max Advertised Speed in Ratcliff, TX
Windstream200
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25
AT&T25
EarthLink25

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Customer Ratings for Ratcliff Internet Providers

Based on 218 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ratcliff 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 46.8% coverage in Ratcliff.

At a national level, based on 1507 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 Ratcliff Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ratcliff, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeRatcliff OverallTexas OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (184)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (4)3.5 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (4)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ratcliff

Based on data reported by Ratcliff ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 200 Mbps in Ratcliff. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 69 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 TypeRatcliff SpeedTexas SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (184)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (4)3.5 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (4)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ratcliff?

Of the providers in Ratcliff, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ratcliff 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 Ratcliff, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Ratcliff

ISP / Tech TypeRatcliff AffordabilityTexas AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (29)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (4)3 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (184)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (4)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas

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Mike M

Spectrum Cable

1 of 5 stars November 10, 2026

Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Evelyn O.

Optimum Cable

1 of 5 stars November 05, 2026

It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Peoples Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 26, 2026

great service and great customer service

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Glen M

Brazos Communications Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 06, 2026

Great

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Paul West

Nortex Communications Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 06, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ratcliff?

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 Ratcliff 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 Ratcliff is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ratcliff, available to 87.5% 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.