14 Best Internet Providers in Salado, TX
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Salado ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,523 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Salado Customer Ratings | 3 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Salado has 14 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Salado.
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Salado has 14 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Salado.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Salado, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Salado ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Salado, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Salado 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 Salado, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.31% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Salado, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Salado
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Salado Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Salado Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications |  (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Falcon Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Heritage Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Altitude ISP | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 419 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Salado residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.96 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 18.6% coverage in Salado.
At a national level, based on 3901 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, SOS Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Salado?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Salado?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Bandera Electric Cooperative 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 Salado
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Bandera Electric Cooperative | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Heritage Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 700 Mbps | ||
| Altitude ISP | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Western Broadband | 200 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| SOS Communications | 100 Mbps | ||
| Falcon Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Salado
| ISP / Tech Type | Salado Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Falcon Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Heritage Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Altitude ISP | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Salado ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Bandera Electric Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Salado. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Salado?
Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Brightspeed is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Salado customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Salado, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Salado
| ISP / Tech Type | Salado Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (176) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Falcon Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Heritage Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Altitude ISP | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Salado Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Salado below, including the metrics used and how Salado compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Salado | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Salado that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 62.55% | 78.37% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 1,523 Mbps | 3,946 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Salado. | 9.6 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 11% | 13% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 97% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 94% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 74% | 73% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 74% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Salado ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Salado is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Salado is high with a score of 71 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Salado have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Salado ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
94% of Salado households have an internet connection despite having 99.69% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Salado residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Salado?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
How Much Speed does a Salado Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Salado is 2.6, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Salado's average household income is $109,351 which is much higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Salado also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Salado has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Salado households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 93% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Salado?
BEC Fiber in Salado, TX
Availability:
28.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Bandera Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 28.5% of Salado homes. Across the city, BEC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Salado, TX
Availability:
19.7%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
925 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 19.7% of Salado homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 925 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Salado from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Salado, TX
Availability:
16.4%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 16.4% of Salado homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Salado, TX
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 3.2% of Salado homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Salado?
Astound Broadband Cable in Salado, TX
Availability:
61.3%
Customer Rating:
(90)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 61.3% of Salado homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Salado, TX
Availability:
6.6%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 6.6% of Salado homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Salado?
Brightspeed DSL in Salado, TX
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 96.0% of Salado homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 95 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Salado from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Salado?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Salado, TX
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Salado homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Falcon Internet Fixed Wireless in Salado, TX
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Falcon Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Salado homes. Across the city, Falcon Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
SOS Communications Fixed Wireless in Salado, TX
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
SOS Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.2% of Salado homes. Across the city, SOS Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 96 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Salado, TX
Availability:
80.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.5% of Salado homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Salado, TX
Availability:
71.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.5% of Salado homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Salado, TX
Availability:
71.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.5% of Salado homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Altitude ISP Fixed Wireless in Salado, TX
Availability:
70.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
365 Mbps
Altitude ISP offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.9% of Salado homes. Across the city, Altitude ISP Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 365 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 83 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Salado, TX
Availability:
59.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
380 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.6% of Salado homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 380 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 700 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 300, with an average of 117 Mbps throughout the city.
Heritage Broadband Fixed Wireless in Salado, TX
Availability:
59.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
224 Mbps
Heritage Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.0% of Salado homes. Across the city, Heritage Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 224 Mbps, with speeds from 50 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 50, with an average of 24 Mbps throughout the city.
Western Broadband Fixed Wireless in Salado, TX
Availability:
33.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Western Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.7% of Salado homes. Across the city, Western Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Salado?
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 Salado is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Bandera Electric Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Salado is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Salado, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Salado compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Salado stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Salado's B ISP Report Card and 71 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100