12 Best Internet Providers in Sheppard Afb, TX

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sheppard Afb, TX?

Community Telephone Company is the highest-rated internet provider in Sheppard Afb based on 400 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 Sheppard Afb, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Sheppard Afb

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sheppard Afb Internet Providers

Based on 400 reviews from Texas internet customers, Community Telephone Company is the best internet service provider for Sheppard Afb 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 20.5% coverage in Sheppard Afb.

At a national level, based on 3783 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 Sheppard Afb?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Community Telephone Company. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum, Community Telephone Company, and MetroNet 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 Sheppard Afb

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	MetroNet	1,000 Mbps
	Community Telephone Company	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Syntrio	1,000 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Texhoma Wireless	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Web Fire Communications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sheppard Afb

Based on data reported by Sheppard Afb ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum, Community Telephone Company, and MetroNet. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Sheppard Afb. 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.

Additionally, 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 Sheppard Afb?

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 Sheppard Afb customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Sheppard Afb

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

Sheppard Afb ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Sheppard Afb	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Sheppard Afb that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	21.12%	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.	996 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 Sheppard Afb.	11.6	7.8	6.8

 

Sheppard Afb Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Sheppard Afb	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.	2.6	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.	5%	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.	99%	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.	82%	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.	348%	74%	76%

Sheppard Afb ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Sheppard Afb is B-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Sheppard Afb is high with a score of 75 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Sheppard Afb have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Sheppard Afb 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 Sheppard Afb households have an internet connection while having 23.61% availability. 82% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 82% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 348% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Sheppard Afb 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 Sheppard Afb?

How Much Speed does a Sheppard Afb Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Sheppard Afb is 2.6, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Sheppard Afb's average household income is $71,497 which is about average for the Texas average of $89,715 and about average for 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.

Sheppard Afb also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 5% 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 Sheppard Afb has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Sheppard Afb households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 99% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sheppard Afb?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sheppard Afb?

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Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sheppard Afb?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Sheppard Afb?

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 Sheppard Afb is Community Telephone Company.
• The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum, Community Telephone Company, and MetroNet. 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 Sheppard Afb is Community Telephone Company.
• Viasat, Syntrio, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sheppard Afb, 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 Sheppard Afb compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Sheppard Afb 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 Sheppard Afb's B- ISP Report Card and 75 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.