8 Best Internet Providers in Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX
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| Sayles Boulevard Area ISP Report Card | A | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,926 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 8 | |
| Real Sayles Boulevard Area Customer Ratings | 2 |
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.
Sayles Boulevard Area 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 Sayles Boulevard Area.
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Sayles Boulevard Area 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 Sayles Boulevard Area.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.
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 Sayles Boulevard Area ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX?
EarthLink is the best internet provider in Sayles Boulevard Area based on Abilene customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Sayles Boulevard Area, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 99.85% of the neighborhood.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Sayles Boulevard Area, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Sayles Boulevard Area
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sayles Boulevard Area Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Sayles Boulevard Area Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Optimum | (2) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans |
Based on 266 reviews from Abilene internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Sayles Boulevard Area residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Abilene, with 3.96 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Sayles Boulevard Area.
At a national level, based on 2288 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, MetroNet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.13 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Sayles Boulevard Area?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the neighborhood, 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 Sayles Boulevard Area?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Sayles Boulevard Area
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sayles Boulevard Area
| ISP / Tech Type | Sayles Boulevard Area Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Optimum | (2) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Sayles Boulevard Area ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Sayles Boulevard Area. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,349 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sayles Boulevard Area?
Abilene customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Sayles Boulevard Area customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sayles Boulevard Area
| ISP / Tech Type | Sayles Boulevard Area Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Optimum | (2) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans |
Sayles Boulevard Area 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 neighborhood 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 Sayles Boulevard Area below, including the metrics used and how Sayles Boulevard Area compares to the rest of Abilene and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Sayles Boulevard Area that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 99.85% | 96.20% | 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. | 2,926 Mbps | 2,381 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 Sayles Boulevard Area. | 9.1 | 8.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.2 | 2.5 | 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. | 9% | 9% | 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. | 91% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 91% | 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. | 64% | 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. | 64% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Sayles Boulevard Area ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Sayles Boulevard Area is A, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Sayles Boulevard Area is high with a score of 41 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Sayles Boulevard Area have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Sayles Boulevard Area ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.
90% of Sayles Boulevard Area households have an internet connection despite having 99.85% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Sayles Boulevard Area 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Sayles Boulevard Area?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
How Much Speed does a Sayles Boulevard Area Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Sayles Boulevard Area is 2.2, which is smaller than the Abilene average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Sayles Boulevard Area's average household income is $55,717 which is lower than the Abilene average of $71,146 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Sayles Boulevard Area also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Abilene average of 19%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Abilene who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Sayles Boulevard Area has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Sayles Boulevard Area households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 66% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sayles Boulevard Area?
MetroNet Fiber in Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 99.9% of Sayles Boulevard Area homes. Across the neighborhood, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,055 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,120 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for MetroNet Fiber.
EarthLink Fiber in Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 46.7% of Sayles Boulevard Area homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX
AT&T offers Fiber service to 46.7% of Sayles Boulevard Area homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sayles Boulevard Area?
Optimum Cable in Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX
Optimum offers Cable service to 99.9% of Sayles Boulevard Area homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sayles Boulevard Area?
EarthLink DSL in Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX
EarthLink offers DSL service to 79.2% of Sayles Boulevard Area homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX
AT&T offers DSL service to 79.2% of Sayles Boulevard Area homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sayles Boulevard Area?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Sayles Boulevard Area homes. Across the neighborhood, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 92 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Sayles Boulevard Area homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 86 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Sayles Boulevard Area 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 Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.0% of Sayles Boulevard Area homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.5% of Sayles Boulevard Area homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Sayles Boulevard Area, Abilene, TX
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.5% of Sayles Boulevard Area homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Sayles Boulevard Area?
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 Sayles Boulevard Area is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Sayles Boulevard Area is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- EarthLink, HughesNet, AT&T, Nextlink, MetroNet, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Optimum, and Rise Broadband has the broadest coverage in Sayles Boulevard Area, 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 Sayles Boulevard Area compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Sayles Boulevard Area 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 Sayles Boulevard Area's A ISP Report Card and 41 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 92 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
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