Best Internet Providers in Rowlett, TX
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rowlett, TX
Rowlett has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Rowlett.
Ranks compare Rowlett with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rowlett, TX at a Glance
Rowlett Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Rowlett ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rowlett, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Rowlett 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 Rowlett, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.47% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rowlett?
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 Rowlett
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wi-Five - fixed wireless coverage map
How Rowlett Compares to Places Its Size
Rowlett's report card score is tied 63rd of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 51st of 749.
| Measure | Rowlett | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Dallas County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.2% | Tied 23rd of 749 | 91.3% | 82.8% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 6,965 Mbps | 59th of 749 | 4,671 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.7 | Tied 511th of 749 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | Tied 164th of 749 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | Tied 217th of 749 | 16% | 15% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 11th of 749 | 97% | 96% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 98% | Tied 5th of 749 | 92% | 92% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 87% | Tied 91st of 749 | 75% | 74% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | Tied 109th of 749 | 80% | 80% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $115,192 | 210th of 749 | $90,015 | $92,311 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 214th of 749 | 16% | 17% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 99.2% of homes in Rowlett, against 91.3% across Dallas County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Rowlett are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $115,192 (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 Rowlett
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rowlett?
Frontier Fiber in Rowlett, TX
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 99.1% of Rowlett homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Rowlett, TX
Availability:
11.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.4% of Rowlett homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Rowlett, TX
Availability:
7.9%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
5,203 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 7.9% of Rowlett homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,203 Mbps, with speeds from 2,500 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber.
EarthLink Fiber in Rowlett, TX
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,219 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Rowlett homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,219 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 Rowlett from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Rowlett, TX
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
1,219 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Rowlett homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 1,219 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 Rowlett from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rowlett?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rowlett, TX
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Rowlett homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rowlett, TX
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
218 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.5% of Rowlett homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 218 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rowlett, TX
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.3% of Rowlett homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rowlett, TX
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.3% of Rowlett homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Rowlett, TX
Availability:
55.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.9% of Rowlett homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband 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 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Rowlett, TX
Availability:
31.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
405 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.1% of Rowlett homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 405 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 100, with an average of 94 Mbps throughout the city.
Wi-Five Fixed Wireless in Rowlett, TX
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Wi-Five offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Rowlett homes. Across the city, Wi-Five 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 Rowlett?
Spectrum Cable in Rowlett, TX
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.6% of Rowlett homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rowlett?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Rowlett, TX.
Internet in Rowlett by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Rowlett has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Rowlett
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Rowlett
How Rowlett Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rowlett that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, St. Paul has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Sunnyvale the fewest (68.5%); Rowlett has 99.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett (this page) | 63,010 | 99.2% | 6,965 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 90/100 |
| Garland | 254,104 | 96.7% | 6,259 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Wylie | 64,364 | 92.5% | 6,431 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 95/100 |
| Rockwall | 51,923 | 94.4% | 4,507 Mbps | 12.2 | A- | 93/100 |
| Sachse | 27,310 | 99.4% | 6,830 Mbps | 6 | A- | 92/100 |
| Murphy | 20,092 | 99.9% | 7,025 Mbps | 7.4 | A | 95/100 |
| Fate | 16,581 | 93.9% | 3,329 Mbps | 12.1 | A- | 96/100 |
| Heath | 11,170 | 92.9% | 4,455 Mbps | 12 | A- | 93/100 |
| Sunnyvale | 8,239 | 68.5% | 3,203 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Lavon | 6,082 | 93.7% | 6,215 Mbps | 10.6 | A | 86/100 |
| St. Paul | 1,957 | 100.0% | 7,396 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 98/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rowlett?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Rowlett
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Wi-Five | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Rowlett Internet Providers
Based on 488 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Rowlett 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 93.5% coverage in Rowlett.
At a national level, based on 4402 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 Rowlett Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rowlett, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rowlett Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (5) | (32) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rowlett
Based on data reported by Rowlett ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Rowlett. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rowlett Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (5) | (32) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rowlett?
Of the providers in Rowlett, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rowlett 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 Rowlett, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rowlett
| ISP / Tech Type | Rowlett 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 | ||
| Frontier | (5) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | 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 | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (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 Rowlett?
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 Rowlett is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Rowlett is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rowlett, available to 99.6% 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.