Best Internet Providers in Ricardo, TX
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ricardo, TX
Ricardo has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber 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 Ricardo.
Ranks compare Ricardo with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ricardo, TX at a Glance
Ricardo Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Riviera Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Gtek Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 Ricardo ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ricardo, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ricardo 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 Ricardo, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 95.14% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ricardo?
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 Ricardo
- Gtek Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Riviera Telephone Company - fixed wireless coverage map
- VTX1 Companies - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Riviera Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Ricardo Compares to Places Its Size
Ricardo's report card score is in the bottom 25% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 43%.
| Measure | Ricardo | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Kleberg County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 3.2% | bottom 24% | 75.3% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 176 Mbps | bottom 9% | 2,022 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5 | top 34% | 8.2 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | top 8% | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 18% | 8% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 87% | bottom 20% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 81% | bottom 30% | 85% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 37% | bottom 16% | 62% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 60% | bottom 19% | 73% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $66,097 | bottom 43% | $66,074 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 24% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 3.2% of homes in Ricardo, against 75.3% across Kleberg County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Ricardo are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,097 (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 Ricardo
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ricardo?
Riviera Telephone Company Fiber in Ricardo, TX
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
900 Mbps
Riviera Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 3.2% of Ricardo homes. Across the city, Riviera Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 900 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ricardo?
Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless in Ricardo, TX
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
120 Mbps
Gtek Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Ricardo homes. Across the city, Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 120 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ricardo, TX
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% of Ricardo homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Riviera Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Ricardo, TX
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
Riviera Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% of Ricardo homes. Across the city, Riviera Telephone Company Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 9.2 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ricardo, TX
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% of Ricardo homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ricardo, TX
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% of Ricardo homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the city.
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in Ricardo, TX
Availability:
10.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.5% of Ricardo homes. Across the city, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ricardo?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Ricardo, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ricardo?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Ricardo, TX.
Internet in Ricardo by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ricardo
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Ricardo
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Ricardo Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ricardo that have their own pages are all within 21 miles. Among them, Premont has the most homes with fiber (87.9%) and Driscoll the fewest (7.3%); Ricardo has 3.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo (this page) | 370 | 3.2% | 176 Mbps | 5 | D | 36/100 |
| Kingsville | 28,832 | 78.6% | 2,149 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Falfurrias | 6,340 | 87.8% | 6,089 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Bishop | 4,026 | 84.3% | 6,021 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 37/100 |
| Premont | 3,031 | 87.9% | 5,945 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 35/100 |
| Driscoll | 2,058 | 7.3% | 833 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 23/100 |
| Riviera | 1,359 | 42.9% | 504 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Flowella | 547 | 73.1% | 5,441 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 10/100 |
| Palo Alto | 351 | 0.0% | 336 Mbps | 5 | D | 12/100 |
| Vattmannville | 284 | 43.0% | 501 Mbps | 3.4 | D | 33/100 |
| Sarita | 255 | 89.0% | 838 Mbps | 1.3 | D+ | 28/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ricardo?
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, Gtek Communications 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 Ricardo
| Riviera Telephone Company | 900 |
|---|---|
| VTX1 Companies | 400 |
| Gtek Communications | 120 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ricardo Internet Providers
Based on 214 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ricardo 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 95.1% coverage in Ricardo.
At a national level, based on 1408 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 Ricardo Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ricardo, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ricardo 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Riviera Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gtek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ricardo
Based on data reported by Ricardo ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Gtek Communications. The company offers speeds up to 120 Mbps in Ricardo. 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 | Ricardo Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Riviera Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gtek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ricardo?
Of the providers in Ricardo, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ricardo 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 Ricardo, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ricardo
| ISP / Tech Type | Ricardo Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Riviera Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gtek Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (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 Ricardo?
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 Ricardo is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Gtek Communications. 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 Ricardo is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Riviera Telephone Company, HughesNet, and Gtek Communications has the broadest coverage in Ricardo, available to 98.4% 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.