Best Internet Providers in Riesel, TX
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Riesel, TX
Riesel has 7 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 Riesel.
Ranks compare Riesel with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Riesel, TX at a Glance
Riesel Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
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EarthLink
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Central Link Broadband
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Nextlink
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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 Riesel ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Riesel, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Riesel 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 Riesel, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.61% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Riesel?
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 Riesel
How Riesel Compares to Places Its Size
Riesel's report card score is in the bottom 10% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 32%.
| Measure | Riesel | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | McLennan County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 8% | 64.7% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 703 Mbps | bottom 9% | 3,550 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | top 41% | 9 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 16% | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 39% | 11% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 36% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 44% | 90% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 40% | bottom 7% | 69% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 40% | 76% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $78,078 | top 44% | $75,769 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 17% | 19% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Riesel, against 64.7% across McLennan County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Riesel are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,078 (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 Riesel
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Riesel?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Riesel, TX.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Riesel?
Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless in Riesel, TX
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Central Link Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Riesel homes. Across the city, Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Riesel, TX
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
715 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.5% of Riesel homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 715 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 489 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Riesel, TX
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Riesel homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Riesel, TX
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
261 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.3% of Riesel homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 261 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Riesel, TX
Availability:
59.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.9% of Riesel homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Riesel, TX
Availability:
59.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.9% of Riesel homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Riesel?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Riesel, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Riesel?
Windstream DSL in Riesel, TX
Availability:
78.7%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
119 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 78.7% of Riesel homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 119 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Riesel by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Riesel has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Riesel
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Riesel
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76682 | 2,771 | 0.0% | 712 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 37/100 |
How Riesel Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Riesel that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Marlin has the most homes with fiber (88.1%) and Mart the fewest (0.0%); Riesel has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riesel (this page) | 2,409 | 0.0% | 703 Mbps | 5.9 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Robinson | 13,095 | 87.2% | 7,095 Mbps | 10.1 | A- | 71/100 |
| Marlin | 5,898 | 88.1% | 916 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 28/100 |
| Mart | 2,915 | 0.0% | 530 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Hallsburg | 734 | 0.0% | 820 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 28/100 |
| Golinda | 621 | 0.0% | 320 Mbps | 4.8 | D | 19/100 |
| Elk | 492 | 0.0% | 492 Mbps | 5.8 | D | 33/100 |
| McClanahan | 416 | 28.1% | 566 Mbps | 6 | C- | 34/100 |
| Rocky Hill | 241 | 0.0% | 320 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 37/100 |
| Ben Hur | 164 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 34/100 |
| Satin | 109 | 0.0% | 276 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 16/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Riesel?
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, Nextlink 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 Riesel
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 300 |
| Central Link Broadband | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Riesel Internet Providers
Based on 250 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Riesel 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 90.3% coverage in Riesel.
At a national level, based on 2342 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 Riesel Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Riesel, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Riesel 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 | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Riesel
Based on data reported by Riesel ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Riesel. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 715 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 | Riesel 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Central Link Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Riesel?
Of the providers in Riesel, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Riesel 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 Riesel, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Riesel
| ISP / Tech Type | Riesel Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | 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 | ||
| 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 Riesel?
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 Riesel is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Riesel is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Central Link Broadband has the broadest coverage in Riesel, 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.