8 Best Internet Providers in Smiths Bend, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Smiths Bend, 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 Smiths Bend, TX?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Smiths Bend based on Texas 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 Smiths Bend, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, EarthLink is an option for 27.67% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Smiths Bend, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Smiths Bend

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Smiths Bend Internet Providers

Based on 243 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Smiths Bend 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 Texas, with 3.96 out of 5 stars and 52.5% coverage in Smiths Bend.

At a national level, based on 2155 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Smiths Bend?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Brightspeed 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 Smiths Bend

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Brightspeed	2,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	300 Mbps
	Windstream	200 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Smiths Bend

Based on data reported by Smiths Bend ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Smiths Bend. 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.

Additionally, actual customers in the city 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 Smiths Bend?

Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

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 Smiths Bend customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Smiths Bend

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

Smiths Bend ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Smiths Bend	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Smiths Bend that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	3.38%	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.	473 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 Smiths Bend.	4.4	7.8	6.8

 

Smiths Bend Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Smiths Bend	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.	2.4	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.	6%	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.	89%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	83%	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.	42%	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.	42%	74%	76%

Smiths Bend ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Smiths Bend is D+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Smiths Bend is high with a score of 22 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Smiths Bend have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Smiths Bend 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.

83% of Smiths Bend households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 42% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 19% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 42% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 42% subscribe to it. A very low number of Smiths Bend 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 Smiths Bend?

How Much Speed does a Smiths Bend Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Smiths Bend is 2.4, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Smiths Bend's average household income is $75,053 which is about average for the Texas average of $89,715 and about average for 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.

Smiths Bend also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 6% 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 Smiths Bend has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Smiths Bend households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 83% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Smiths Bend?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Smiths Bend?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Smiths Bend?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Smiths Bend?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Smiths Bend?

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 Smiths Bend is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. 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 Smiths Bend is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Smiths Bend, 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 Smiths Bend compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Smiths Bend 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 Smiths Bend's D+ ISP Report Card and 22 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.