Best Internet Providers in Small, TX
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Small, TX
Small has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Small.
Ranks compare Small with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Small, TX at a Glance
Small Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Point Broadband
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 Small ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Small, TX?
Peoples Telecom is the best internet provider in Small based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Peoples Telecom had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Small, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Peoples Telecom is an option for 100.00% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Small?
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 Small
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Peoples - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wi-Five - fixed wireless coverage map
- Point Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Texas CellNet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Small Compares to Places Its Size
Small's report card score is in the top 19% and its connectivity index is in the top 48%.
| Measure | Small | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Van Zandt County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.3% | top 20% | 92.0% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 991 Mbps | bottom 25% | 1,465 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8 | top 9% | 8.8 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | top 8% | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | top 11% | 12% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 93% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 50% | 85% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 48% | bottom 15% | 43% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 33% | 72% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $77,004 | top 45% | $71,503 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 14% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 98.3% of homes in Small, against 92.0% across Van Zandt County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Small are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $77,004 (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 Small
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Small?
Spectrum Fiber in Small, TX
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 98.3% of Small homes. Across the city, Spectrum 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 Small?
Peoples Fixed Wireless in Small, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
494 Mbps
Peoples Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Small homes. Across the city, Peoples Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 494 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 40 and as high as 60, with an average of 60 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Small, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
493 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Small homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 493 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 100, with an average of 99 Mbps throughout the city.
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Small, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Small homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Small, TX
Availability:
94.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.2% of Small 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
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Small, TX
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Small 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 Small, TX
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Small homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Wi-Five Fixed Wireless in Small, TX
Availability:
60.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Wi-Five offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.6% of Small homes. Across the city, Wi-Five Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Small, TX
Availability:
39.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.8% of Small homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Texas CellNet Fixed Wireless in Small, TX
Availability:
32.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Texas CellNet offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.1% of Small homes. Across the city, Texas CellNet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Small?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Small, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Small?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Small, TX.
Internet in Small by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Small
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Small
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Small Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Small that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, West Tawakoni has the most homes with fiber (98.7%) and Fruitvale the fewest (80.8%); Small has 98.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (this page) | 1,090 | 98.3% | 991 Mbps | 8 | B | 49/100 |
| Wills Point | 12,750 | 97.8% | 989 Mbps | 9.7 | B+ | 41/100 |
| Grand Saline | 5,364 | 87.4% | 3,287 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 33/100 |
| Emory | 5,169 | 83.6% | 918 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Point | 3,597 | 87.3% | 3,430 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 42/100 |
| Edgewood | 3,364 | 95.0% | 976 Mbps | 9.6 | B | 56/100 |
| West Tawakoni | 2,835 | 98.7% | 3,658 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 36/100 |
| Fruitvale | 1,887 | 80.8% | 2,232 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 19/100 |
| Myrtle Springs | 1,845 | 95.8% | 980 Mbps | 9.7 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Lawrence Springs | 855 | 86.2% | 2,079 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 33/100 |
| East Tawakoni | 824 | 95.2% | 3,859 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 43/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Small?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Peoples Telecom. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Small
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Peoples Telecom | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Wi-Five | 100 |
| Point Broadband | 40 |
| Texas CellNet | 30 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Small. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Small Internet Providers
Based on 452 reviews from Texas internet customers, Peoples Telecom is the best internet service provider for Small residents. Peoples Telecom was rated at an average of 4.83 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.97 out of 5 stars and 94.2% coverage in Small.
At a national level, based on 4217 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Peoples Telecom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.83 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Small Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Small, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Small Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (1) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Texas CellNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Small
Based on data reported by Small ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Small. 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 rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Peoples Telecom. This indicates Peoples reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Small Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples | (0) |  (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (1) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Texas CellNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Small?
Of the providers in Small, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Small 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. Peoples Telecom is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Small, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Small
| ISP / Tech Type | Small Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (1) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Texas CellNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Small?
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 Small is Peoples.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Peoples Telecom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Small is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Point Broadband, Peoples Telecom, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Small, 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.