9 Best Internet Providers in Schwertner, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Schwertner, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Schwertner, TX?

Bandera Electric Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Schwertner based on 57 Texas customer reviews, and Bandera Electric Cooperative 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Schwertner, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Schwertner

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Schwertner Internet Providers

Based on 57 reviews from Texas internet customers, Bandera Electric Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Schwertner residents. Bandera Electric Cooperative was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. SOS Communications wins for second-place in Texas, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 96.1% coverage in Schwertner.

At a national level, based on 349 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Bandera Electric Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.66 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Schwertner?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Schwertner, the fastest internet in the city comes from Bandera Electric Cooperative.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Schwertner

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Bandera Electric Cooperative	2,000 Mbps
	Heritage Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	1,000 Mbps
	Western Broadband	200 Mbps
	VTX1 Companies	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Falcon Internet	100 Mbps
	SOS Communications	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Schwertner

Based on data reported by Schwertner 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 Schwertner. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Bandera Electric Cooperative. This indicates BEC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Schwertner?

Texas customers rate Bandera Electric Cooperative 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.

Bandera Electric Cooperative received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. SOS Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Schwertner customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Schwertner, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Schwertner

Schwertner 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 Schwertner below, including the metrics used and how Schwertner compares to the rest of Texas and nation.

Schwertner ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Schwertner	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Schwertner that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	36.07%	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.	1,141 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 Schwertner.	6.0	7.8	6.8

 

Schwertner Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Schwertner	Texas	USA
	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.	2.5	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.	12%	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.	96%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	77%	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.	37%	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.	39%	74%	76%

Schwertner ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Schwertner is C+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Schwertner is high with a score of 33 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Schwertner have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Schwertner 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.

77% of Schwertner households have an internet connection despite having 96.07% availability. 37% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 25% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 13% 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 37% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 39% subscribe to it. A very low number of Schwertner 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 Schwertner?

How Much Speed does a Schwertner Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Schwertner is 2.5, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Schwertner's average household income is $85,640 which is higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Schwertner also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 12% 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 Schwertner has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Schwertner households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Schwertner?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Schwertner?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Schwertner, TX.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Schwertner?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Schwertner, TX.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Schwertner?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Schwertner?

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 Schwertner is BEC.
• The fastest internet provider should be Bandera Electric Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Bandera Electric Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Schwertner is BEC.
• Western Broadband, Viasat, SOS Communications, Nextlink, HughesNet, and Heritage Broadband has the broadest coverage in Schwertner, 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 Schwertner compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Schwertner 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 Schwertner's C+ ISP Report Card and 33 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.