6 Best Internet Providers in Shannon, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Shannon, 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 Shannon, TX?

Community Telephone Company is the highest-rated internet provider in Shannon based on 212 Texas customer reviews, and Community Telephone Company 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 Shannon, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Shannon

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

Based on 212 reviews from Texas internet customers, Community Telephone Company is the best internet service provider for Shannon residents. Community Telephone Company was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 32.3% coverage in Shannon.

At a national level, based on 1265 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Community Telephone Company is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shannon?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Shannon, the fastest internet in the city comes from Community Telephone Company.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Community Telephone Company	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	400 Mbps
	Texhoma Wireless	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shannon

Based on data reported by Shannon ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Community Telephone Company. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Shannon. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Community Telephone Company. This indicates Community Telephone Company reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shannon?

Texas customers rate Community Telephone Company 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.

Community Telephone Company received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Shannon customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Shannon

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

Shannon ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Shannon	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Shannon that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	64.62%	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.	700 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 Shannon.	3.2	7.8	6.8

 

Shannon Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Shannon	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.	2.8	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.	15%	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.	98%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	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.	61%	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.	63%	74%	76%

Shannon ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Shannon is C-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Shannon is high with a score of 63 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Shannon have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Shannon 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.

90% of Shannon households have an internet connection despite having 96.92% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 17% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 63% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Shannon 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 Shannon?

How Much Speed does a Shannon Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Shannon is 2.8, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Shannon's average household income is $111,663 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.

Shannon also has 8% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Shannon has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Shannon households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% 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 Shannon?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shannon?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shannon?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Shannon?

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 Shannon is Community Telephone Company.
• The fastest internet provider should be Community Telephone Company. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Community Telephone Company may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Shannon is Community Telephone Company.
• Nextlink, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Shannon, 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 Shannon compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Shannon 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 Shannon's C- ISP Report Card and 63 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.