Best Internet Providers in Richland Hills, Waco, TX
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Richland Hills, Waco, TX
Richland Hills has 8 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Richland Hills.
Ranks compare Richland Hills with the 13 neighborhoods in Waco.
The Best Internet in Richland Hills, Waco, TX at a Glance
Richland Hills Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Richland Hills ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Richland Hills, Waco, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Richland Hills based on 459 Texas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Richland Hills?
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 Richland Hills, Waco
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Central Link Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Richland Hills Compares to the Rest of Waco
Richland Hills's report card score is 4th of 13 and its connectivity index is 12th of 13.
| Measure | Richland Hills | Rank among neighborhoods in Waco | Waco | McLennan County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.5% | 4th of 13 | 75.8% | 64.7% | 71.5% | Brookview (99.5%) |
| Average top speed | 3,369 Mbps | 11th of 13 | 4,010 Mbps | 3,550 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Alta Vista-Waco (6,959 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10.1 | 5th of 13 | 9.1 | 9 | 7.1 | Alta Vista-Waco and Landon Branch (10.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.8 | 13th of 13 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | University (3.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 3rd of 13 | 10% | 11% | 15% | Baylor (18%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 11th of 13 | 95% | 96% | 96% | Baylor (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 9th of 13 | 88% | 90% | 91% | Brookview (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | Tied 9th of 13 | 70% | 69% | 76% | Brookview (87%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 44% | 13th of 13 | 71% | 76% | 81% | Baylor (89%) |
| Median household income | $44,088 | 11th of 13 | $55,044 | $75,769 | $93,246 | North Lake Waco ($102,466) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | 13th of 13 | 25% | 19% | 16% | Baylor (81%) |
Fiber reaches 98.5% of homes in Richland Hills, against 75.8% across Waco and 64.7% across McLennan County. Households in Richland Hills are smaller than the US average (1.8 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $44,088 (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 Richland Hills
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Richland Hills?
EarthLink Fiber in Richland Hills, Waco, TX
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,231 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 95.7% of Richland Hills homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,231 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 Richland Hills from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Richland Hills, Waco, TX
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,231 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 95.7% of Richland Hills homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,231 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 Richland Hills from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Richland Hills, Waco, TX
Availability:
27.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 27.8% of Richland Hills homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Richland Hills, Waco, TX
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Richland Hills homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Richland Hills?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Richland Hills, Waco, TX
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Richland Hills homes. Across the neighborhood, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Richland Hills, Waco, TX
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
299 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Richland Hills homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 299 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 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Richland Hills, Waco, TX
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.2% of Richland Hills homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 95 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 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Richland Hills, Waco, TX
Availability:
54.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.2% of Richland Hills homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 26 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Richland Hills, Waco, TX
Availability:
54.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.2% of Richland Hills homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 26 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless in Richland Hills, Waco, TX
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Central Link Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.5% of Richland Hills homes. Across the neighborhood, Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Richland Hills?
Spectrum Cable in Richland Hills, Waco, TX
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.7% of Richland Hills homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Richland Hills, Waco, TX
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 98.6% of Richland Hills homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Richland Hills?
EarthLink DSL in Richland Hills, Waco, TX
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 92.2% of Richland Hills homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Richland Hills, Waco, TX
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 92.2% of Richland Hills homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
How Richland Hills Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Richland Hills that have their own pages are all within 4 miles. Among them, Brookview has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Baylor the fewest (38.8%); Richland Hills has 98.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Hills (this page) | 3,508 | 98.5% | 3,369 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 41/100 |
| Baylor | 8,876 | 38.8% | 5,447 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 76/100 |
| West Waco (Woodway) | 6,924 | 86.2% | 3,691 Mbps | 10.5 | A- | 70/100 |
| Kendrick | 6,637 | 96.9% | 4,321 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 53/100 |
| Parkdale Viking Hills | 5,582 | 90.9% | 4,473 Mbps | 10 | A- | 56/100 |
| Alta Vista-Waco | 4,974 | 89.1% | 6,959 Mbps | 10.8 | A- | 62/100 |
| Landon Branch | 3,802 | 99.3% | 3,574 Mbps | 10.8 | A | 60/100 |
| Cedar Ridge | 3,739 | 69.4% | 3,495 Mbps | 10.2 | B+ | 40/100 |
| Brookview | 3,593 | 99.5% | 4,982 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 85/100 |
| University | 3,560 | 97.6% | 4,239 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 53/100 |
| North Waco | 3,548 | 99.0% | 4,965 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Richland Hills?
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 Richland Hills
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Central Link Broadband | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Richland Hills Internet Providers
Based on 459 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Richland Hills residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Astound Broadband wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.14 out of 5 stars and 98.6% coverage in Richland Hills.
At a national level, based on 4314 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 Richland Hills Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Richland Hills, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Richland Hills Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Richland Hills
Based on data reported by Richland Hills ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Richland Hills. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,124 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 | Richland Hills Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | 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 | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Richland Hills?
Of the providers in Richland Hills, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Richland Hills 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 Richland Hills, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Richland Hills
| ISP / Tech Type | Richland Hills Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (14) | (122) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (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 Richland Hills?
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 Richland Hills 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 Richland Hills is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Richland Hills, available to 99.7% 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.