Best Internet Providers in Salem, TX
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Salem, TX
Salem has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Salem.
Ranks compare Salem with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Salem, TX at a Glance
Salem Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CCECA Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Salem ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Salem, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Salem based on 442 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 Salem?
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 Salem
How Salem Compares to Places Its Size
Salem's report card score is in the top 13% and its connectivity index is in the top 50%.
| Measure | Salem | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Smith County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 83.9% | 82.8% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | top 16% | 3,140 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.8 | top 38% | 7.6 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | top 4% | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | top 12% | 10% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 34% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 70% | bottom 8% | 91% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 45% | bottom 27% | 54% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | bottom 28% | 74% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $81,399 | top 30% | $81,022 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 16% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Salem, against 83.9% across Smith County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Salem are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,399 (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 Salem
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
Spectrum Fiber in Salem, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Salem homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CCECA BROADBAND Fiber in Salem, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Salem homes. Across the city, CCECA BROADBAND Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
ETEX Fiber in Salem, TX
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ETEX offers Fiber service to 7.1% of Salem homes. Across the city, ETEX Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Salem, TX
Availability:
84.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.5% of Salem homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Salem, TX
Availability:
61.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
122 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.2% of Salem homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 122 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Salem, TX
Availability:
14.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.5% of Salem homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Salem, TX
Availability:
14.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.5% of Salem homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Salem, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
Brightspeed DSL in Salem, TX
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 96.0% of Salem homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 10, with an average of 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Salem by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Salem
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Salem
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Salem Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Salem that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Troup has the most homes with fiber (78.0%) and New London the fewest (71.5%); Salem has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem (this page) | 477 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 40/100 |
| Troup | 4,590 | 78.0% | 1,456 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 36/100 |
| Arp | 3,118 | 77.2% | 1,555 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 35/100 |
| New London | 1,191 | 71.5% | 1,492 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Price | 738 | 88.5% | 2,071 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Walnut Grove | 636 | 100.0% | 1,945 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 25/100 |
| Sinclair City | 573 | 96.2% | 1,802 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 39/100 |
| Wright City | 343 | 93.6% | 1,069 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Griffin | 312 | 100.0% | 1,997 Mbps | 4.2 | B | 21/100 |
| Turnertown | 258 | 99.2% | 1,603 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 33/100 |
| Selman City | 184 | 93.5% | 1,143 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 28/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Salem?
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, Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association 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 Salem
| Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| ETEX | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Salem Internet Providers
Based on 442 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Salem residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association wins for second-place in Texas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Salem.
At a national level, based on 4258 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 Salem Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Salem, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Salem Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCECA Broadband | (1) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | 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 | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Salem
Based on data reported by Salem ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Salem. 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.
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 | Salem Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CCECA Broadband | (1) |  (3) | (3) | 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Salem?
Of the providers in Salem, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Salem 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. Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Salem, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Salem
| ISP / Tech Type | Salem Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CCECA Broadband | (1) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ETEX | (0) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | 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 Salem?
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 Salem is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association. 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 Salem is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, HughesNet, and Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association has the broadest coverage in Salem, available to 100.0% 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.